University of Madras plans to tap solar energy

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Decision taken to cut down on electricity bill of Rs. 9 lakh

MADURAI: The University of Madras has decided to switch over to solar power within a year in order to cut down its monthly electricity bill.

A one-time investment of Rs.3 crore was being made to purchase the solar equipment and install it in the university campus, said G. Thiruvasagam, Vice-Chancellor.

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05/03/2010