Dredging Corporation of India Limited has informed the Exchange regarding a press release dated May 07, 2026, titled "Press release DCIL Goes Green: 150 kW Solar Plant Commissioned, Cuts Costs and Carbon Footprint Significantly".
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DCIL has commissioned a 150 kW Solar Rooftop Plant at its Visakhapatnam Head Office, generating approximately 750 units of clean energy per day. The plant is expected to produce around 2.7 lakh units annually, delivering estimated savings of ₹2.5 lakhs per month or ₹30 lakhs annually. The project was implemented under the PM Surya Ghar Yojana with NTPC Vidyut Vyapar Nigam Limited as implementation partner and executed by Ledure Lightings Limited. It also aligns with Ministry of Ports, Shipping and Waterways guidelines and was inaugurated by Union Minister Sarbananda Sonowal during DCIL's Golden Jubilee celebrations in March 2026.
Positive for shareholders - reduces operational electricity costs by approximately ₹30 lakhs annually while demonstrating ESG commitment and sustainability initiatives.