1) Requirement of traction power in Maharashtra state for running of various trains is 450 Megawatt. Out of these 450 MW energy requirement, 300 MW requirement is met through thermal power and 56 MW is met through wind plants and rest through purchase from Indian Energy Exchange. 2) To reduce dependance on thermal energy, new […]
Indian Railways shows slow progress in switch to renewables – EQ Mag
The Railways is a long way from generating the amount of clean energy it needs to become net carbon neutral by 2030 Indian Railways, a sprawling network that ranks among the world’s largest, is a long way from generating the amount of clean energy it needs to become net carbon neutral by 2030, its own […]
Next stop net zero: Indian Railways plans to become a net zero emitter by 2030; here’s how – EQ Mag
Instead of going the usual offset route, the Indian Railways plans to source the bulk of its energy needs from renewable sources to become a net zero emitter The Indian Railways — the world’s fourth-largest railway network — aims to become a net zero carbon emitter in the next seven years. The Railways plans to […]
Indian Railways plans to become Net Zero Carbon Emitter by 2030 – EQ Mag Pro
The Government of India, as part of its Nationally Determined Contributions (NDCs), has set a target of 33% emissions intensity reduction, with the transport sector being one of the key sectors with substantial mitigation potential. One of the most vital transportation emissions mitigation strategies agreed to by the Government of India was increasing the share […]
REMCL, TERI sign MoU to work on capacity building and development of renewable energy projects for Indian Railways – EQ Mag Pro
New Delhi : The Energy and Resources Institute (TERI) and the REMC Limited, a joint venture of Ministry of Railways and RITES Limited, signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) to collaborate on capacity building and development of renewable energy projects for the Indian Railways in New Delhi on Monday. The two organizations aim to collaborate […]
SECI: A PSA of 100 MW RTC Power under ISTS RTC Tranche 1 was signed with Indian Railways at Lucknow – EQ Mag Pro
A PSA of 100 MW RTC Power under ISTS RTC Tranche 1 was signed with Indian Railways at Lucknow today. It is the first PSA between SECI and Indian Railways.
Indian Railways Installs Solar Panels at 3 Stations Under Central Railway’s Mumbai Division – EQ Mag Pro
INDIAN RAILWAYS : With an aim to contribute in Indian Railways’ bid to make itself carbon-free by 2030, the Central Railway, Mumbai Division has taken a number of initiatives for using renewable energy to safeguard the environment and also to save several lakhs of rupees. In a step towards the goal, Titwala, Kasara and Igatpuri […]
Indian Railways marching towards Mission 100 percent electrification; See monthly data for 2021-22 – EQ Mag Pro
To become the largest Green Railway network in the world, Indian Railways is working on a mission mode. Electrification of Indian Railways: The national transporter is marching towards Mission 100 per cent electrification! In a bid to curb carbon emission and enhance the efficiency of train operations, Indian Railways is consistently working to achieve 100 […]
Zest Outdoor announces its Green India mission by launching 12,000 sq. ft solar panels in Mumbai for Indian Railways – EQ Mag Pro
The solar panels will be used as hoardings that will be open for brands to advertise. A 11675 sq. ft of advertising space is allotted for the solar panels of 20 years life span to stand that will produce 1200000 units per panel. The solar energy produced from these solar panels will be used by […]
Indian railways plans to install 70.7 MWatt solar power plants on its unused land – EQ Mag Pro
Indian Railways is going to install solar energy projects on the unused vacant Railway land so as to promote renewable energy and make the best use of unused lands, said Union Railway Minister Ashwini Vaishnaw in a written reply in the Lok Sabha here on Wednesday. Giving state-wise details, he said the Ministry has planned […]