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DRDO's Green Power Push: 300 MW Solar Projects for Net-Zero Defense

The Defence Research and Development Organisation has taken a major step toward sustainable energy by signing an MoU with SECI. This partnership will develop 300 MW of solar power capacity across DRDO establishments nationwide. The initiative aims to create self-reliant, Net-Zero campuses at all strategic defense locations by 2027. This move represents significant progress in India's green energy transformation within the defense sector.

Key Points: DRDO SECI Sign MoU for 300 MW Solar Energy Projects

  • MoU signed between DRDO and Solar Energy Corporation of India for renewable energy
  • Projects will establish Net-Zero campuses across DRDO locations by 2027
  • Collaboration supports India's green energy and defense self-reliance goals
  • Ceremony attended by top officials including DRDO Chairman Dr Samir Kamat
  • Solar installations will power strategic defense establishments nationwide
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DRDO signs MoU to develop 300 MW solar renewable energy projects across its establishments

DRDO partners with SECI to develop 300 MW solar power across defense establishments, aiming for Net-Zero campuses by 2027 in major renewable energy initiative.

"This agreement aims to establish self-reliant, Net-Zero campuses across all strategic DRDO locations by 2027 - DRDO"

New Delhi, October 15

Defence Research & Development Organisation on Tuesday signed an MoU to collaborate on the development of 300 MW capacity of solar-based renewable energy projects across DRDO establishments in India.

New Delhi [India], October 15 (ANI): Defence Research & Development Organisation on Tuesday signed an MoU to collaborate on the development of 300 MW capacity of solar-based renewable energy projects across DRDO establishments in India.

In a post on X, the DRDO stated that a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) was signed with the Solar Energy Corporation of India (SECI), which operates under the Ministry of New and Renewable Energy.

"Defence Research & Development Organisation (DRDO) under the Ministry of Defence and the Solar Energy Corporation of India (SECI) under the Ministry of New & Renewable Energy(MNRE) signed a landmark Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) to collaborate on the development of 300 MW capacity of solar-based renewable energy projects across DRDO establishments in India," wrote DRDO.

https://x.com/DRDO_India/status/1978072605287457186

The MoU exchange ceremony took place at DRDO Bhawan in New Delhi. Dr Samir V. Kamat, Secretary of the Department of Defence R&D and Chairman of DRDO, along with Santosh Kumar Sarangi, IAS, Secretary of the Ministry of New and Renewable Energy, attended the event.

The DRDO stated that this agreement aims to establish self-reliant, Net-Zero campuses across all strategic DRDO locations by 2027.

Earlier, the Defence Research and Development Organisation (DRDO), in collaboration with the Integrated Defence Staff (IDS) and the Tri-Services, formally released Indian Radio Software Architecture (IRSA) standard 1.0 to enable interoperability in Military Communication, during the National workshop at DRDO Bhawan in New Delhi.

According to a release issued by the Ministry of Defence, IRSA is a comprehensive software specification for Software Defined Radios (SDR), defining standardised interfaces, APIs, execution environments, and waveform portability mechanisms.

IRSA is designed to ensure waveform portability, SDR Interoperability, Certification and Conformance.The launch of IRSA represents a defining step in India's journey toward self-reliance in defence communication technologies, embodying the vision of building indigenous, interoperable, and future-ready SDR solutions -- designed in India, for India and ready for the world.

- ANI

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Rohit P
Great initiative but I hope the implementation is efficient. Sometimes these MoUs remain on paper only. Would be good to see regular progress updates on how many MW actually get installed each quarter.
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Arjun K
🛜 300 MW solar power for defense establishments is a smart move. Reduces dependency on grid power and makes our strategic locations more self-reliant. Atmanirbhar Bharat in action! 💪
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Sarah B
As someone working in renewable energy sector, this collaboration between DRDO and SECI is significant. SECI has good experience in large-scale solar projects. Hope this sets a benchmark for other ministries too.
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Vikram M
Between this solar initiative and the IRSA standard launch, DRDO is really stepping up. Clean energy for operations and indigenous communication tech - both crucial for national security. Jai Hind!
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Kavya N
Hope they use Indian-made solar panels and equipment. Should support our domestic manufacturing under Make in India. Would create jobs and boost local industry while going green. 🌱

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