AHMEDABAD: The ambitious incentive scheme of the civic body to encourage Amdavadis to install for rooftop solar panels has fallen flat on its face. Till date, just 50 citizens have applied for the rebate scheme and none of these applications have been cleared by the Ahmedabad Municipal Corporation (AMC). The scheme was only open to […]
Noida Metro To Power All 21 Stations Using Solar Power; Will Save Over 50 Per Cent In Electricity Costs
The Noida Metro Rail Corporation (NMRC) is presently engaged in the process of installing rooftop solar panels at all of its 21 stations, looking to substitute the purchase of much costlier power from the Uttar Pradesh Power Corporation Ltd (UPPCL), reports Rail Analysis. Presently, the power purchased from UPPCL costs the NMRC Rs 6.81 per […]
Four Underground Chennai Metro Stations Now Solar-Powered, Elevated Stations To Go ‘Green’ By Year-End
Four underground stations of Chennai Metro will now be run on solar power, starting from lights to air-conditioners to trains. A 103kWp rooftop solar system has been commissioned by Chennai Metro Rail Limited (CMRL) for the purpose. The panels have already begun generating power at Thirumangalam, Anna Nagar Tower, Anna Nagar East and Shenoy Nagar […]