GHMC replaces over 5.53 lakh street lights with energy-efficient LEDs across Hyderabad

Hyderabad: The Greater Hyderabad Municipal Corporation (GHMC) has retrofitted around 5.53 lakh conventional street lights with energy-efficient LED fixtures across the city.

The GHMC achieved this feat with support of Energy Efficiency Services Limited (EESL), a joint venture of public sector undertakings under the Ministry of Power.

Implemented under the Street Lighting National Programme (SLNP) launched by Prime Minister Narendra Modi, the initiative ranks among the largest LED street lighting projects undertaken by any metropolitan city in India.

Energy efficiency at the Core of Urban Governance

With a population exceeding one crore and projected to touch 1.12 crore shortly, GHMC, one of the world’s largest municipal corporations, has placed energy efficiency (EE) and energy conservation (EC) at the centre of its urban development strategy.

Officials said these measures are aimed at improving quality of life, ensuring sustainable economic growth and sharply reducing greenhouse gas emissions.

Strengthening the city’s Climate Action Framework

GHMC officials reiterated that large-scale adoption of energy-efficient infrastructure plays a decisive role in tackling climate change. Energy efficiency alone contributes over 40 per cent to global mitigation efforts, making such initiatives critical for rapidly growing cities like Hyderabad.

Global technologies, higher service standards ahead

Acting on the directions of Chief Minister A. Revanth Reddy, GHMC is preparing a dedicated action plan to further strengthen Hyderabad’s street lighting network. The plan envisages the adoption of global technologies and international service standards, in consultation with national energy efficiency experts.

Energy Conservation Week: Report Released

As part of National Energy Conservation Week (December 14–20), GHMC Commissioner RV Karnan unveiled a comprehensive report outlining the role of energy efficiency in Hyderabad’s climate action roadmap. The report was prepared in collaboration with EESL and the State Designated Agency TSREDCO.

Addressing the gathering, the Commissioner warned that unchecked human activity has led to severe air, water and soil pollution, adversely affecting public health, biodiversity and sustainable development. He stressed the need for collective responsibility in conserving energy and protecting the environment.

Public awareness and social responsibility

GHMC, he said, is intensifying public outreach programmes not only on energy efficiency and conservation, but also on urban cleanliness, waste management and environmental protection, to ensure citizen participation in sustainability initiatives.

Cool roof pilot project highlighted

The Commissioner also appreciated the Cool Roof Pilot Project implemented at the University of Hyderabad by TSREDCO with financial support from the Bureau of Energy Efficiency (BEE).

Covering about 36,746 square feet, the project is expected to generate annual energy savings of nearly 7,000 kWh, demonstrating the potential of climate-resilient building solutions.

Measurable gains from LED and EE initiatives

According to EESL, Hyderabad’s energy efficiency interventions have resulted in substantial annual benefits:

Energy savings: 238.83 million units (MU)

Peak demand reduction: 59.49 MW

Cost savings: Rs 193.45 crore

CO₂ emission reduction: 0.19 million tonnes

With the support of the Municipal Administration & Urban Development Department, Government of Telangana, EESL has completed the retrofitting of 5.53 lakh LED street lights within GHMC limits, contributing significantly to the 15.41 lakh LED street lights installed across Telangana.

Aligned with National Climate Goals

GHMC reiterated that it remains firmly committed to aligning urban governance with national climate objectives, global best practices and citizen-centric sustainability outcomes, positioning Hyderabad as a leading model for energy-efficient urban transformation.