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The government of Punjab has directed educational institutions to shift to solar energy under the Clean and Green Pakistan program.

The Islamia University of Bahawalpur’s Vice-Chancellor (VC), Dr. Athar Mahboob, said that 5,624 solar panels are being installed on an area of 11 acres at the university to provide electricity to the national grid system.

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According to the VC, the pilot project will generate four million units of electricity annually at a nominal rate of Rs. 1.7 per unit and will save the university a yearly expenditure of about Rs. 70 million.

He also revealed that the 2.5 MW power project will be completed before 31 March.

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The VC added that this project is special as the university students have also participated in it.

The efforts made by the IUB in shifting towards an environment-friendly electric supply have been appreciated by its academic and social circles.

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