St. Joseph's College Bangalore is a Jesuit run College since 1872. As part of it's fight against Global warming the college has installed a 100 KW Solar Power system, a first of its kind in South India under the Jawaharlal Nehru Solar mission. The system consists of 432 solar photo-voltaic panels each with a capacity of 230 W peak and a 100KW Delta solar inverter.
Covering a roof area of 11,000 sq. ft. and weighing close to 20 tons the system powers all types of electric loads on campus from lights, laboratory equipment, air conditioners, elevators and water pumps. The system generates an average of 425 KWH daily.
As responsible citizens, St. Josephs College, Bangalore has made a commitment to fight global warming. The solar electric system will reduce Carbon Dioxide emissions by 7600 Kg. per month and approximately 91,000 Kg. annually. During the 25 year life span of the solar electric system, the college hopes to reduce carbon emissions by 23 lakh Kg.