Indian Railways: Rooftop solar panels at 148 stations across the South Western Railway (SWR) have been commissioned by Indian Railways, advancing its renewable energy initiatives and net-zero carbon emissions target by 2030.
What Will These Installations Cover?
A large-scale rollout of solar photovoltaic systems across South Western Railway (SWR) facilities in Karnataka and parts of Goa has been reported by officials. These installations cover workshops, traction and non-traction installations, level crossing gates, stations, service and administrative buildings and water pumping systems.
Which All Stations Will Be Covered By Indian Railways?
Some of the major stations equipped with rooftop solar facilities include Krantiveera Sangolli Rayanna (KSR) Bengaluru at Majestic, Hubballi, Mysuru, Dharwad, Belagavi, Hosapete, Gadag and Ballari. Furthermore, solar installations have also been fitted on 38 service buildings, including Rail Soudha, divisional offices, railway hospitals, and training institutes.
A senior SWR official said.“Key production and maintenance units such as the Hubballi Workshop (1,045 kilo Watt Peak kWp), Mysuru Workshop (530 kWp), Krishnarajapuram Diesel Loco Shed (240 kWp) and Hubballi EMD Shed (640 kWp) have further strengthened the zone’s renewable energy footprint. Solar rooftop systems have also been installed at 302 level crossing gates, ensuring uninterrupted and environment-friendly power supply.”
