Swarna Naravaripalli – District Collectorate Tirupati
SWARNA NARAVARIPALLI
Problem
- Heavy reliance on conventional power sources with high carbon emissions.
- Absence of decentralized renewable energy infrastructure in rural gram panchayats.
- Lack of public awareness and adoption of sustainable consumption practices.
- Vulnerability to grid instability and rising energy costs.
- Limited examples of community-led Net-Zero energy transitions in rural areas.
Solution
- Deployed rooftop solar panels in saturation mode across three Gram Panchayats.
- Muft Bijli Yojana to fund and scale implementation.
- Engaged seven agencies for fast-tracked installation and grid synchronisation.
- Undertook community engagement to create awareness about sustainability and responsible consumption.
- Enabled District Collector-led coordination for seamless inter-departmental convergence.
Outcomes
- 100% of households in three Gram Panchayats have converted to solar-powered homes.
- Expected generation of 48 lakh electricity units per year.
- Reduction of 4,500 metric tons of CO2 annually, equivalent to the absorption capacity of 2.04 lakh trees.
- Model village for Net-Zero transition with potential for statewide replication.
- Positive behavioural shift among residents towards eco-friendly practices.
SKOCH Award Nominee
Category: State Government – Power
Sub-Category: State Government – Power
Project: Swarna Naravaripalli
Start Date: 2-23-2024
Organisation: District Collectorate Tirupati
Respondent: S. Venkateswar
https://tirupati.ap.gov.in/
Level: Club
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S. Venkateswar at collectortirupati@gmail.com
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