In an eco-friendly initiative, Delhi's leading power discom BSES has come out with a solar-powered water pumping system, aimed at cutting down on consumption of electricity.

The Renewal Energy Assisted Pump (REAP), claimed to be first of its kind in the country, has been developed by BSES Yamuna Power Ltd, a subsidiary of BSES, in collaboration with IIT Delhi.

A complete REAP system including the solar panels has been priced at Rs 4 lakh and a consumer can place an order for its installation through BSES' call centre.