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V. K. Saxena, IN(Retd), CMD, GRSE, the Chief
Guest for the occasion hoisted the National Flag
in the presence of Cmde Sanjeev Nayyar, IN (Retd),
Director (Shipbuilding), Cmde P. R. Hari, IN (Retd),
Director (Personnel), Mr. R. K. Dash, Director
(Finance), Mr. Dipankar Mahto, IP&T AFS, Chief
Vigilance Officer and other senior officials and em-
ployees of GRSE.
Rear Admiral V. K. Saxena, IN(Retd), CMD, GRSE,
addressed the gathering and reiterated the impor-
tance of Independence Day for every Indian and
spoke about the sacrifices made by freedom fight-
ers. On the current pandemic which has hit the
world, CMD GRSE expressed hope on the devel-
opment of a vaccine and mentioned that it is just a
matter of time before we overcome the challenging
situation at hand. We however need to continue to
take all precautionary measures to stop the spread
of the disease. Rear Admiral Saxena applauded all
officers, workers and CISF personnel for working
together to see the company sail through this dif-
ficult time.
CMD, GRSE Rear Adml V. K. Saxena, IN (Retd.) hoisting the
National Flag on the occasion of Independence Day.

1 MW (AC) Solar Power Plant energized by CEL

in a Border Village of Shimla, Himachal Pradesh

entral Electronics Limi- solar power plant during the
ted, has achieved a mile- COVID-19 pandemic situation.
Cstone by energizing 1MW Mr. Manoj Sharma, PRO, CEL
(AC) Solar Power Plant at re- informed that the work at this lo-
mote Wadhal village in Shimla cation has been a challenge right
District of Himachal Pradesh. from the beginning of the proj-
The company has received an ect. The plant site is located 3km
order for design, engineering, down from Naini on the NH-5 on
supply, installation, commis- tabular land in a valley just above
sioning and O&M for 5 years for the river Satluj. Transportation
1MW (AC) solar power plant of manpower and material was
from SJVN Limited. It is a joint quite challenging due to serpen- installation history and a feather
venture between the Govt. of tine rough road, harsh weather in the cap of CEL.
India and Govt. of Himachal conditions and frequent road CEL has done solar power plant
Pradesh. Mr. Bholanath Sarkar, blockages on NH-5 and nearby installation works in many
CMD of Central Electronics roads due to landslides, road ex- treacherous Himalayan regions
Limited appreciated the dedica- pansion works and other reasons. including Leh and Ladakh in the
tion and the efforts of CEL’s engi- This evacuation of solar PV pow- past and its engineers are highly
neers and officers in achieving the er to the high voltage 22kV grid qualified and experienced in the
energization of the 1 MW (AC) is a daunting task, a first in CEL’s solar PV installations.

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