The Sahibabad, Guldhar, and Duhai solar power plants, which each have over 1,600 high-efficiency solar panels installed on the rooftop, are expected to generate more than 10 lakh units of electricity per year, significantly lowering electricity costs
The National Capital Regional Transport Corporation (NCRTC) is making significant progress in renewable energy adoption by installing solar power infrastructure along the Delhi-Ghaziabad-Meerut RRTS Corridor, according to officials.
According to the NCRTC, three megawatt peak (MWp) in-house solar power reduces carbon dioxide (CO2) emissions by 3,100 tonnes per year.
"This initiative has transformed stations, depots, and receiving substations into clean, sustainable energy hubs. Currently, the NCRTC generates three megawatt peak (MWp) of in-house solar power, resulting in an annual reduction of 3,100 tonnes of carbon dioxide (CO2) emissions, according to a senior NCRTC official.
The NCRTC's transition from conventional fossil fuel-based power to clean solar energy is consistent with its vision for sustainability and operational efficiency. With a target of 11 MW solar power capacity, the NCRTC hopes to save approximately 11,500 tonnes of CO2 emissions per year, a significant step towards combating climate change, according to the official.
Solar power plants are now operational at the Sahibabad and Guldhar RRTS stations, each with a peak power capacity of 729 kilowatts (kWp), the Duhai RRTS station with 736 kWp, and the Duhai Depot and Duhai Depot stations, with capacities of 585 kWp and 108 kWp, respectively, according to the statement.
Furthermore, they stated that the Murad Nagar Receiving Sub Station (RSS) with a capacity of 43 kWp and the Ghaziabad RSS with a capacity of 20 kWp both generate solar power.
Solar power installations at other stations are currently underway. The plant's solar energy generation is monitored using a 'cloud-based application,' according to officials.
The Sahibabad, Guldhar, and Duhai solar power plants, which each have over 1,600 high-efficiency solar panels installed on the rooftop, are expected to generate more than 10 lakh units of electricity per year, significantly lowering electricity costs, according to the official.