Published 20:20 IST, September 6th 2019

India gifted solar panels to United Nations, to be installed on roof

In lieu of the current energy and environmental crisis around the world, India gifted solar panels to the United Nations. It will be installed on the roof.

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In lieu of current energy and environmental crisis around world, India has gifted solar panels to United Nations. se panels will be installed on  roof of United Nation office hequarters. This will help in conserving and generating electricity and it is likely to fulfill power consumption needs of building

With capacity to generate about 50 kilowatts of energy, a green roof system is also being placed next to panels to decorate roof. 

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