Solar Mission: NCR generates 78.8 lakh units of energy in first seven months of FY 2022-23

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Net revenue saving of 3.27 crores achieved in 6 months through the use of solar energy

This has led to a reduction of 6622 metric tonnes of carbon emissions

Prayagraj bureau: In line with National initiative on Solar Mission, North Central Railway (#NCR) has attached top priority to #solar energy generation in the able leadership of A. K. Agrawal, #PCEE/NCR, due to excellent upkeep, very close monitoring of operations of solar power plant & numerous innovative steps taken under #SolarMission- 2022-23, NCR generated 125 lakh units of #electricity using solar power and a net revenue saving of ₹5.2 crores in FY 2022-23.

Continuing the momentum this FY 2023-24 from April to October too, 78.8 lakh units of electricity has been generated by NCR in the first seven months. Not only it’s a big leap towards a larger goal of #environment protection as solar energy is a greener source of #energy, it has led to substantial savings in revenue too. Net revenue saving of ₹3.27 crore has thereby recorded through the usage of solar power.

NCR has a total installed capacity of 11.13 MWp. While 185 kWp has been installed by the Railway, remaining 10949 kWp capacities has been installed by two major Solar Power Developers (#SPD) Azure and ReNew on a #PPP mode.

Among the major places where roof top solar plants have been installed are station buildings, workshops, training schools, GM office and DRM office buildings.

6622 metric tons of reduction in carbon emissions has been achieved by NCR using solar power in these seven months.

Productivity of solar plants is measured in terms of Capacity Utilization Factor (#CUF). NCR solar panels have recorded a CUF of 13.8 % during April-Oct 2023.

In order to promote solar energy, utmost importance is being given to maintenance of solar plants. Some of the steps taken are:

  • Monitoring of Solar Energy generation is being done for each plant, inverter wise.
  • Daily monitoring, instead of monthly, of Energy & CUF% of plants is being done.
  • Defective/Decommissioned plants due to roof repairs, inverters, cables, etc have been put right.
  • Focused attention  for quality cleaning of solar panels.
  • Tree trimming in shadow affected zones.
  • 25 points Solar Mission ready reckoner in pictorial form issued for education & sensitization of maintenance staff.
  • Technical & practical useful educational videos on 25 topics in HINDI have been issued to field supervisors for enhancing their knowledge.
  • Solar Diary introduced to SSEs for systematic documentation & focussed monitoring of energy & other important data in a structured manner.

1.34 MWp of Roof Top Solar plants will be installed by #NCR in the current financial year. #Prayagraj Division will be installing 0.75 MWp of solar plants while #Jhansi and #Agra divisions will add 0.4 and 0.19 MWp to the existing capacity respectively. These roof top solar plants are expected to be commissioned at various locations like railway stations, office/service buildings by December 2023.

Area wise performance of Railway solar plants between April-Oct. 2023

Prayagraj area:

  1. Total Installed capacity- 1771 kWp
  2. Locations: Prayagraj station, Naini station, Prayagraj Chheoki station, Mela shed, GM office, DRM office and Central Hospital
  3. Solar energy generated: 1308802 kWh
  4. Revenue saved: ₹4481629.00
  5. Reduction in carbon footprints: 1099 tonnes

Kanpur area:

  1. Total Installed capacity- 949.6 kWp
  2. Locations: Kanpur Central, MEMU Shed, Electric loco shed, Electric training centre, Running rooms, CETA school and hostel, new coaching complex and officers rest house
  3. Solar energy generated: 637282 kWh
  4. Revenue saved: ₹2138560.00
  5. Reduction in carbon footprints: 535 tonnes

Aligarh area:

  1. Total Installed capacity- 182 kWp
  2. Locations: Aligarh junction
  3. Solar energy generated: 140701 kWh
  4. Revenue saved: ₹438987.00
  5. Reduction in carbon footprints: 118 tonnes

Tundla:

  1. Total Installed capacity- 350 kWp
  2. Location: Tundla Junction
  3. Solar energy generated: 220178 kWh
  4. Revenue saved: ₹686957.00
  5. Reduction in carbon footprints: 185 tonnes

Jhansi area:

  1. Total Installed capacity-  331.1 kWp  Locations: DRM office, Railway Hospital and Electric Loco shed
  2. Solar energy generated: 243915 kWh
  3. Revenue saved: ₹809798.00
  4. Reduction in carbon footprints: 205 tonnes

Agra area:

  1. Total Installed capacity- 1034.9 kWp
  2. Locations: Agra Cantt, Agra Fort station , Railway Hospital, running room, Idgah station, DRM office and sick line
  3. Solar energy generated: 823505 kWh
  4. Revenue saved: ₹3407325.00
  5. Reduction in carbon footprints: 692 tonnes

Mathura area:

  1. Total Installed capacity- 383 kWp
  2. Locations: Mathura Jn and Second entry gate
  3. Solar energy generated: 269206Kwh
  4. Revenue saved: ₹1127973.00
  5. Reduction in carbon footprints: 226 tonnes

Gwalior area:

  1. Total installed capacity- 675.2 kWp
  2. Locations: Gwalior station (640 KWP) and Birlanagar station (35.2 kwp)
  3. Solar energy generated: 380562 kWp
  4. Revenue saved: ₹1092213.00
  5. Reduction in carbon emissions: 320 tonnes