Chennai Metro Rail uses solar power for 22% of its non-train electricity needs
Chennai Metro Rail has successfully integrated solar power to meet 22% of its non-train electricity needs, resulting in significant cost savings. The installation of solar panels across various locations has generated approximately 51,000 kWh daily, contributing to an annual savings of ₹5.6 crore. Future plans include expanding solar capacity to further reduce operational costs.
- ▪Chennai Metro Rail has saved ₹5.6 crore on annual electricity charges.
- ▪Solar power covers nearly 22% of its non-train electricity needs across a 54 km network.
- ▪Plans are in place to install an additional 12 MWp of solar power capacity in the Phase-I and Phase-II networks.
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.Chennai Metro Rail has saved ₹5.6 crore on annual electricity charges, as nearly 22% of its non-train electricity needs are covered by solar power across the 54 km Phase-I and Phase-I extension network.Chennai Metro Rail has installed 10.77 Mega watt peak (MWp) of solar power in the 54 km network in 36 locations be it car parking spaces, stabling sheds and train sheds in Koyambedu, and the rooftops of stations including Ashok Nagar, Alandur, Thirumangalam, Anna Nagar, Shenoy Nagar, Nehru Park, Egmore, Meenambakkam, Vadapalani, Arumbakkam, Tiruvottiyur, Wimco Nagar depot, Ekkatuthangal, Toll Gate, Mannadi and Kaladipet.According to officials of Chennai Metro Rail Limited (CMRL), a total of 4 lakh kilowatt hours (kWh) is the energy requirement per day for the 54 km network.
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