Generation of 12.3 mn units of green energy from solar power

plants in first half of year

Total installed solar green energy capacity increased to

26.8 MWp

Prayagraj, 10 Oct (HS): North Central Railway is committed

to the sustainable use of green energy and, under the guidance of General

Manager Naresh Pal Singh, has undertaken this initiative as a mission. North

Central Railway has consistently achieved remarkable milestones in

environmental conservation and energy efficiency. Continuing these efforts, the

railway is working on installing an additional 18 MW of solar power capacity;

this will push the total installed solar capacity beyond 30 MW, with the

project scheduled for completion by the coming year.

It is noteworthy that the total installed solar (green)

energy capacity of North Central Railway stood at 12.7 MWp by the year 2024-25.

An additional 9.7 MWp of solar (green) energy capacity was added during the

2025-26 financial year, bringing the total installed capacity to 22.4 MWp.

Subsequently, an additional 4.4 MWp of solar (green) energy capacity was added

during the 2026-27 year (April–September), raising the current total installed

solar (green) energy capacity to 26.8 MWp.

North Central Railway generated a total of 12.3 million

units of electricity (green energy) from its 26.8 MW solar power plants during the

first half (April–September) of the 2026-27 financial year. This has reduced

our reliance on traditional energy sources and is motivating us to establish

even more solar power plants. Solar-based electricity generation resulted in

savings of Rs. 7.7 crore in railway revenue during the 2026-27 fiscal year

(April–September), while also preventing the emission of 10,375 metric tonnes

of carbon dioxide (a greenhouse gas).

North Central Railway is continuously advancing in the field

of energy conservation. Over the past two years, the zone has excelled in this

area, achieving remarkable milestones by winning the first prize in the

Zonal Railway Category at the National Energy Conservation Awards

2023 and the Uttar Pradesh Energy Conservation Award 2024, as well

as securing a Certificate of Merit for Subedarganj Railway Station

in the Building Category. These awards have garnered national and

global recognition for our efforts and initiatives in energy conservation. The

green energy program was implemented across North Central Railway with great

dedication and resolve under the leadership and guidance of J.C.S. Bora,

Principal Chief Electrical Engineer.

Hindusthan Samachar / Abhishek Awasthi