Excelsior Sports Correspondent
LEH, May 10: In a major step towards promoting renewable energy and sustainable infrastructure, the Union Territory Administration of Ladakh has approved the installation of a 500 KWp on-grid Solar Photovoltaic (SPV) Plant on the rooftop of the NDS Ice Hockey Rink in Leh.
The project, approved by Lieutenant Governor Vinai Kumar Saxena, will be developed at an estimated cost of Rs 2.38 crore under the Special Development Package (SDP) of the Youth Services and Sports Department, UT Ladakh.
Officials said the initiative aims to integrate clean energy solutions with modern sports infrastructure while supporting Ladakh’s long-term vision of becoming a carbon-neutral and environmentally sustainable region.
“The installation of the rooftop solar plant at the NDS Ice Hockey Rink is an important step towards integrating clean energy solutions with modern sports infrastructure. As Ladakh moves towards becoming a carbon-neutral and environmentally sustainable region, such initiatives will help reduce the carbon footprint while promoting green and energy-efficient development,” the Lieutenant Governor said.
Being an ecologically sensitive Himalayan region, Ladakh requires climate-responsive and sustainable infrastructure development. The proposed SPV plant is expected to harness the region’s abundant solar energy, reduce dependence on conventional power sources and significantly cut electricity consumption costs at the facility.
The administration said the project would also serve as a model for integrating renewable energy systems into public infrastructure projects across the Union Territory.
The NDS Ice Hockey Rink in Leh has emerged as a prominent venue for winter sports in the country and has successfully hosted the prestigious Khelo India Winter Games for three consecutive years. Authorities are also planning to make the facility operational throughout the year to further strengthen sports infrastructure and provide world-class facilities to the youth of Ladakh.
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