National level seminar Greennxt inaugurated at St Agnes College

Mangalore Today News Network

Mangaluru, Mar 02, 2018:  A two-day national level seminar-cum-workshop on ‘Utilization of Solar Energy for Power Generation – Greennxt’ was inaugurated at St Agnes College on March 2, Friday by Shivashankar, Assistant General Manager, Karnataka Renewable Energy Development Limited (KREDL). The event has been organised by the Departments of Economics and Physics of the College.

Speaking on the occasion, Shivashanker while pointing out that KREDL has been  training students regarding  maintenance and operation of solar panels, hoped that such workshops go a long way  in highlighting the importance of solar energy.

JR  Lobo, MLA of Mangaluru South  said  there was a greater need to make the best use of solar power  and  ensure protection of environment by minimising pollution.  He also   spoke about the world’s largest solar park set  up at Pavagada in Tumakuru district at a cost of Rs  16,500 crores.

MLC Capt Ganesh Karnik, MLC and Chief whip of Legislative council Ivan D’Souza, Principal of St Agnes College Sr Dr Jeswina were present among others.