ENVIRONMENT

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From importing all the electricity it needed from Gujarat, Diu now generates power to meet all its day-time needs. This power comes from its two solar parks — spread over of 0.2 sq km — and the rooftop panels on 112 government establishments.

Which means that through the day, the sun is powering all homes, the resorts with central air-conditioning, Diu’s 60-bed hospital, government buildings, air-conditioned office buildings, and the ice factories and fish warehouses that are its main power-consuming industries.

The switch to solar has also proven to be economically advantageous for consumers in Diu, as monthly electric bills have fallen sharply since the new energy system has been operating.

To cope with nighttime power needs, Diu may transfer surplus energy to the larger grid, then source energy as needed when the sun is not shining.

Much further south, the Kochi International Airport holds the distinct honor of being the world’s first solar-powered airport.

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