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Renewable target moves closer as 750 Indian railway stations receive solar boost.By : sustainabilityo..., Sep 6, 2017
Train stations along one of the most used railway corridors in the world will soon have their dependence on traditional sources of energy loosened thanks to the power of the sun. The 750 stations in north India belonging to Indian Railways, one of the largest railway networks... Read more.. |
Railways launches first DEMU train with solar-powered coachesBy : sustainabilityo..., Jul 17, 2017
The railways today launched its first solar-powered local train here with a battery bank facility which ensures sufficient power even in the absence of sunlight. ... Read more.. Subject Tags: Clean Energy , environment friendly , non-conventional energy , railways , solar power |
Indian Railways to add 400 Megawatt solar power capacity current fiscalBy : sustainabilityo..., Jun 28, 2017
The Indian railways, which is working on an ambitious plan to reduce its dependence on conventional fuels and cut down energy bill, is planning to award 400 Megawatt (Mw) of solar energy... Read more.. |
Indian Railways to set up additional 8,500 km of transmission lines to end dependence on state discomsBy : sustainabilityo..., Jun 9, 2017
Indian Railways, which is working towards saving its energy bill and ending dependence on state discoms, is planning to expand its own power transmission lines by an additional 8,500 km.... Read more.. |
Solar panels, batteries may power lights and fans on 250 trainsBy : sustainabilityo..., Jun 6, 2017
Indian Railways will install flexible solar panels and batteries to power fans and lights on 250 local trains, giving another boost to India’s rapidly growing renewable energy programme.... Read more.. |
Railways to reduce emission by 33 per cent by 2030By : sustainabilityo..., Jun 5, 2017
Going green, the Indian Railways is stepping up efforts to reduce emission by 33 per cent in the next 10-12 years through sustained energy efficiency measures and and maximum use of clean fuel... Read more.. |
Visakhapatnam railway station to get solar units soonBy : sustainabilityo..., May 30, 2017
In an attempt to go green, the Waltair railway division is planning to set up roof-top solar plants at the city railway stations and other offices in public private partnership (PPP mode).... Read more.. |
Emission standards soon for RailwaysBy : sustainabilityo..., May 3, 2017
Indian Railways will soon come under emission standards, with the Engine Development Directorate of the Research Designs and Standards Organisation drawing up the draft norms for diesel locos... Read more.. |
Railways eyes Rewa-type solar plant with Madhya Pradesh GovernmentBy : sustainabilityo..., Apr 20, 2017
The Rewa Ultra Mega Solar (RUMS) park could turn out to be a game-changer in renewable energy in India. Soon after bids were cleared for the 750MW project, the railways approached the MP... Read more.. |
Railways to add 1000 MW of solar, 200 MW of wind energy: Suresh PrabhuBy : sustainabilityo..., Apr 6, 2017
Railways plans to use renewable energy in a "big" way and is looking to add 1,000 MW of solar and 200 MW of wind energy, Railway Minister Suresh Prabhu today said. ... Read more.. |