Nagpur....the orange city..!

Nagpur to be the first solar city

In February 2009, government announced that Nagpur in Maharashtra will be developed as India's first solar city.

Nagpur, the 'Orange City', will become a model solar city by 2012, deriving up to 10 per cent of its energy consumption through renewable energy sources and implementing other energy efficiency measures, a government statement said.

The city can also opt for additional funding from the ministry if the project cost goes beyond the estimates.

Solar energy systems, including street lights, garden lights, traffic lights, hoardings and solar water heaters will be installed in the city. Energy efficient 'green buildings' will be promoted on a large scale.