Mumbai: As part of the plan by Indian Railways to generate solar energy to meet all its energy consumption requirements, the Western Railway (WR) has saved more than ₹ 1.5 crore in the last four months by using solar energy. In the year 2021- 2022, WR achieved monetary savings of ₹3 crore.“The panels which are set atop prominent stations and railway buildings across WR, generate 230-volt electricity that can help operate domestic appliances. The remaining power is then returned to the grid. During summers, the solar energy generated is much more than in other months. It all depends upon the weather,” said a senior WR officer.The solar panels are used in 95 stations and 46 buildings within the Mumbai division and parts of Gujarat and Madhya Pradesh which come under the WR jurisdiction. “On most suburban stations, the lights and fans are running on solar energy. This is…
WR saves energy worth ₹1.5-cr in four months using solar energy | Mumbai news
