Southern Railway saves big with solar plants at stations
Southern Railway is set to install 2,600 KWPH of solar power capacity at its city stations in the financial year 2026-27. This initiative aims to double the solar capacity to over 5,000 KWPH, significantly reducing fossil fuel usage. The project has already resulted in substantial savings on electricity costs at various stations, with plans for further expansion.
- ▪Southern Railway plans to install 2,600 KWPH of solar power capacity this financial year.
- ▪The initiative aims to double solar capacity to over 5,000 KWPH, reducing fossil fuel reliance.
- ▪At Central station, solar power meets over half of electricity needs, saving ₹11 lakh monthly.
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Southern Railway has planned to install 2,600 kilo watt per hour (KWPH) of solar power capacity in the current financial year 2026-27, at its city stations. Once completed, the solar capacity would double to more than 5,000 KWPH of renewable energy generation and help in curbing the use of fossil fuels.Proposed plansA senior official of the Chennai division of Southern Railway said the renewable energy initiative, which was launched from the Dr. MGR Chennai Central station, has been steadily expanding with plans to meet a major portion of the electricity demand of the railway stations through solar power.As part of the renewable power initiative, solar plants were installed at St.
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