Feb 05, 2021 Visakhapatnam: 12,000 street lights to go solar in 2021 Nearly 12,000 street lights in the city will be replaced with solar-powered lights this year. New Delhi-based Energy Efficiency Services Ltd is preparing a project report for this. Existing street lights of the Greater Visakhapatnam Municipal Corporation have to be removed for a World Bank-funded power supply project
Oct 20, 2020 Floating solar power plant on Meghadrigedda reservoir The floating solar power plant on Meghadrigedda reservoir is likely to be ready by the end of December. The 3 MW plant, which is being designed by a Haryana-based solar firm, will cost around Rs. 14 crore. The reservoir, including the catchment area, covers an area of around 5 sq km.
Sep 05, 2020 GVMC has taken up de-silting of Raiwada canal The civic body has finalised the tender for a 56km-long open canal, which will be de-silted at a cost of 2 crore. Accumulated silt and debris have compromised the water storing capacity of the canal by about 40 per cent over the years. The capacity has come down from nearly 17 million gallons per day to around 12 MGD.
Aug 05, 2020 Redevelopment project for RK Beach The proposed redevelopment project for RK Beach funded by the World Bank is expected to be finalised soon, and it will be completed within 12 months. The project will be executed without affecting environmental parameters and coastal regulation zone (CRZ) norms. Parking space and bus terminal will come up at Kalimata Temple.
Jun 05, 2020 GVMC Invites Bids for Polavaram DPR GVMC has decided to invite bids to prepare a detailed project report on the Polavaram Project. The scope includes preparation of a plan to draw and convey allocated water of about 12 thousand million cubic feet (TMC) to meet the water requirements of the city and other places along the route of the project.
Sep 01, 2017 Floating solar plant on reservoir Plans to set up floating solar power project on Mudasarlova reservoir to generate 2 MW.
Sep 01, 2017 Solar plant on Raiwada canal Plans to set up solar project on Raiwada water supply canal targeting power generation of 5 MW.
Sep 01, 2017 Solar installations on schools in A.P. Plans to set up solar energy installations on 22 GVMC structures and 144 municipal schools to generate 1.5 MW.
Aug 24, 2017 5 MW grid connected solar pv system on Raiwada canal Greater Visakhapatnam Municipal Corporation has invited request for proposal for implementation of 5 mw grid connected canal top solar pv system on Raiwada canal in Visakhapatnam under RESCO model under implementation of the smart city mission.