{"id":5007,"date":"2016-03-26T11:39:38","date_gmt":"2016-03-26T06:09:38","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/blog.barusahib.org\/?p=5007"},"modified":"2024-12-19T17:58:36","modified_gmt":"2024-12-19T12:28:36","slug":"solar-power-transforming-rural-education-the-kalgidhar-society","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/barusahib.org\/blog\/solar-power-transforming-rural-education-the-kalgidhar-society\/","title":{"rendered":"Solar Power Transforming Rural Education &#8211; The Kalgidhar Society"},"content":{"rendered":"<div id=\"ez-toc-container\" class=\"ez-toc-v2_0_88 counter-hierarchy ez-toc-counter ez-toc-grey ez-toc-container-direction\">\n<div class=\"ez-toc-title-container\">\n<p class=\"ez-toc-title\" style=\"cursor:inherit\">Table of Contents<\/p>\n<span class=\"ez-toc-title-toggle\"><a href=\"#\" class=\"ez-toc-pull-right ez-toc-btn ez-toc-btn-xs ez-toc-btn-default ez-toc-toggle\" aria-label=\"Toggle Table of Content\"><span class=\"ez-toc-js-icon-con\"><span class=\"\"><span class=\"eztoc-hide\" style=\"display:none;\">Toggle<\/span><span class=\"ez-toc-icon-toggle-span\"><svg style=\"fill: #999;color:#999\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" class=\"list-377408\" width=\"20px\" height=\"20px\" viewBox=\"0 0 24 24\" fill=\"none\"><path d=\"M6 6H4v2h2V6zm14 0H8v2h12V6zM4 11h2v2H4v-2zm16 0H8v2h12v-2zM4 16h2v2H4v-2zm16 0H8v2h12v-2z\" fill=\"currentColor\"><\/path><\/svg><svg style=\"fill: #999;color:#999\" class=\"arrow-unsorted-368013\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" width=\"10px\" height=\"10px\" viewBox=\"0 0 24 24\" version=\"1.2\" baseProfile=\"tiny\"><path d=\"M18.2 9.3l-6.2-6.3-6.2 6.3c-.2.2-.3.4-.3.7s.1.5.3.7c.2.2.4.3.7.3h11c.3 0 .5-.1.7-.3.2-.2.3-.5.3-.7s-.1-.5-.3-.7zM5.8 14.7l6.2 6.3 6.2-6.3c.2-.2.3-.5.3-.7s-.1-.5-.3-.7c-.2-.2-.4-.3-.7-.3h-11c-.3 0-.5.1-.7.3-.2.2-.3.5-.3.7s.1.5.3.7z\"\/><\/svg><\/span><\/span><\/span><\/a><\/span><\/div>\n<nav><ul class='ez-toc-list ez-toc-list-level-1 ' ><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-1\" href=\"https:\/\/barusahib.org\/blog\/solar-power-transforming-rural-education-the-kalgidhar-society\/#Pioneering_Solar_Energy_in_Rural_Education\" >Pioneering Solar Energy in Rural Education<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-2\" href=\"https:\/\/barusahib.org\/blog\/solar-power-transforming-rural-education-the-kalgidhar-society\/#Visionary_Leadership_of_Baba_Iqbal_Singh_Ji\" >Visionary Leadership of Baba Iqbal Singh Ji<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-3\" href=\"https:\/\/barusahib.org\/blog\/solar-power-transforming-rural-education-the-kalgidhar-society\/#Decade_of_Solar_Initiatives_at_Baru_Sahib\" >Decade of Solar Initiatives at Baru Sahib<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-4\" href=\"https:\/\/barusahib.org\/blog\/solar-power-transforming-rural-education-the-kalgidhar-society\/#Environmental_and_Financial_Benefits\" >Environmental and Financial Benefits<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-5\" href=\"https:\/\/barusahib.org\/blog\/solar-power-transforming-rural-education-the-kalgidhar-society\/#Leading_the_Way_in_Rural_Sustainability\" >Leading the Way in Rural Sustainability<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-6\" href=\"https:\/\/barusahib.org\/blog\/solar-power-transforming-rural-education-the-kalgidhar-society\/#Press_Coverage\" >Press Coverage<\/a><\/li><\/ul><\/nav><\/div>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Pioneering_Solar_Energy_in_Rural_Education\"><\/span>Pioneering Solar Energy in Rural Education<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>TERI ENVIS, supported by the Ministry of Environment, Forests &amp; Climate Change, has spotlighted The Kalgidhar Society\u2019s groundbreaking solar energy project in rural institutions. This case study, featured in the \u2018Compendium of Renewable Energy and Climate Change Case Studies in India \u2013 Volume 5,\u2019 highlights their transformative work.<\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Visionary_Leadership_of_Baba_Iqbal_Singh_Ji\"><\/span>Visionary Leadership of Baba Iqbal Singh Ji<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>The late Shiromani Panth Ratan Baba Iqbal Singh Ji envisioned sustainable solutions to combat global warming and rising electricity costs. Utilizing vacant rooftops, the society installed 3750 solar panels for a 1.2 MWp project, covering 1.3 lakh square feet and advancing environmental conservation.<\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Decade_of_Solar_Initiatives_at_Baru_Sahib\"><\/span>Decade of Solar Initiatives at Baru Sahib<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>The society\u2019s journey began a decade ago with projects like Himachal Pradesh\u2019s first stand-alone 200 kWp solar plant, solar water heating systems, and thermal solar cooking solutions for large-scale community meals. These initiatives extended to various academies and earned recognition, including a 2016 Solar Award from MNRE.<\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Environmental_and_Financial_Benefits\"><\/span>Environmental and Financial Benefits<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>This solar PV project is set to reduce 35,000 metric tonnes of carbon emissions over 25 years, equating to planting 82,000 trees. It also saves \u20b91 crore annually on electricity bills. The initiative boosts rural education, aiming to install solar panels across all 129 schools, promoting a greener future.<\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Leading_the_Way_in_Rural_Sustainability\"><\/span>Leading the Way in Rural Sustainability<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p><span style=\"font-size: 16px;\">The Kalgidhar Society\u2019s solar energy project exemplifies how renewable energy can uplift rural education while combating climate change. Their commitment to sustainability ensures a brighter and greener tomorrow for underprivileged communities.<\/span><\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Press_Coverage\"><\/span>Press Coverage<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"aligncenter wp-image-5013\" src=\"https:\/\/blog.barusahib.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/12\/Screenshot-2024-12-19-120338.png\" alt=\"\" width=\"800\" height=\"567\" srcset=\"https:\/\/barusahib.org\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/12\/Screenshot-2024-12-19-120338.png 1045w, https:\/\/barusahib.org\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/12\/Screenshot-2024-12-19-120338-300x213.png 300w, https:\/\/barusahib.org\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/12\/Screenshot-2024-12-19-120338-1024x726.png 1024w, https:\/\/barusahib.org\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/12\/Screenshot-2024-12-19-120338-768x545.png 768w, https:\/\/barusahib.org\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/12\/Screenshot-2024-12-19-120338-370x262.png 370w, https:\/\/barusahib.org\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/12\/Screenshot-2024-12-19-120338-270x191.png 270w, https:\/\/barusahib.org\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/12\/Screenshot-2024-12-19-120338-570x404.png 570w, https:\/\/barusahib.org\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/12\/Screenshot-2024-12-19-120338-705x500.png 705w, https:\/\/barusahib.org\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/12\/Screenshot-2024-12-19-120338-740x525.png 740w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 800px) 100vw, 800px\" \/><\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Pioneering Solar Energy in Rural Education TERI ENVIS, supported by the Ministry of Environment, Forests &amp; Climate Change, has spotlighted The Kalgidhar Society\u2019s groundbreaking solar energy project in rural institutions. 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