By Arshad Ali Khan
SWAT: University of Swat on Thursday signed a formal agreement with a private company under a Public-Private Partnership to shift all offices and departments to solar power.
On the occasion, Vice Chancellor Prof. Dr. Husnul Amin said that the University of Swat has the honor of being the first to take initiative towards this eco-friendly solarisation project.
“The completion of this 500-kilowatt project will not only significantly reduce electricity expenses but will also help in utilizing the university’s resources in a better manner,” he added.
He termed this project a role model for other universities in the province and said that this important project has been handed over to the private company concerned after fulfilling all merit requirements.
The Vice chancellor stated the concerned company will be bound to supply electricity at the actual cost for ten years.
The signing ceremony was attended by the Vice Chancellor, along with Director P&D Asif Saud, Prof. Dr. Anwar Hussain, Provost Dr. Muhammad Imad, Tahir Alam, Engineer Imran, and other officials.
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