BCCL's Renewable Energy Initiatives and Sustainability Efforts
| Aspect | Details |
|---|---|
| Event | Inauguration of 51 rooftop solar power plants by Bharat Coking Coal Limited (BCCL) |
| Inaugurated by | Union Minister of State for Coal and Mines, Shri Satish Chandra Dubey |
| Location | Remote inauguration from Ranchi |
| Cumulative Capacity | 2.428 MW |
| Additional Projects | - 3 MW rooftop solar plant by FY 2024-25 - 20 MW ground-mounted project at Dugdha Washery by 2024 - 25 MW project at Bhojudih Coal Washery by March 2025 |
| Purpose | Reducing carbon emissions, utilizing unused building spaces, and contributing to India's renewable energy mission |
| Hackathon | "Coal Gasification" Hackathon organized by CMPDI |
| Hackathon Participants | Start-ups, research organizations, and academic institutes |
| Hackathon Proposals | 34 proposals addressing six problem statements |
| Other Initiatives | - Three 5 kW solar trees inaugurated - "Deer structure" made from scrap under Waste to Wealth initiative - "Ek Ped Maa ke Naam" sapling planting campaign - New sports facilities (badminton court, gymnasium, high mast lights) under "Khelo India" program |