Solar-Powered Transition: The Ernakulam Regional Cooperative Milk Producers’ Union (ERCMPU) is transitioning to a fully solar-powered dairy operation, aiming to set a benchmark in sustainable dairy production.
Inauguration of Solar Project: Minister George Kurian will dedicate a 2-MW solar power project at ERCMPU’s Thripunithura plant on November 9, marking a significant milestone in green energy adoption.
Expansion and Upgradation Initiatives: Alongside the solar project, Dairy Development Minister J. Chinchurani will lay the foundation for Milma’s Products Dairy Upgradation Project, aimed at enhancing production efficiency.
Investment and Funding: The project’s total cost is ₹16 crore, funded through a ₹9.2 crore loan from the Dairy Processing and Infrastructure Development Scheme, with an additional ₹6.8 crore from the union’s resources.
Innovative Solar Installation: The project features an 8 KW floating solar panel setup on the dairy’s lake and 1,890 KW ground-mounted panels across 4.7 acres, emphasizing resourceful land and water utilization.
Commitment to Environmental Responsibility: Ernakulam Union Chairman M.T. Jayan stated that the carbon-neutral project underlines the Indian dairy industry’s commitment to sustainable practices and environmental stewardship.
Quality Control Facility Launch: As part of the event, Milma Federation Chairman K.S. Mani will hand over the Central Quality Control Lab to NDDB Chairman Meenesh Shah, reinforcing the cooperative’s focus on quality standards.