ADB Grants $750 Mn For Railway Track Electrification in India Updated On Mon, May 27th, 2019 by Saurenergy ADB has signed off on what is its largest single nonsovereign loan ever committed, for the electrification of the Indian railway network. A project expected to help India’s railway sector transition to electric power and away from dependence on fossil fuels. The Asian Development Bank (ADB) has signed an agreement to provide $750 million (Rs […] Read more
Indian Railways Looking to Bid Out 4 GW of Solar Projects Updated On Thu, Jan 17th, 2019 by Saurenergy In the first phase, the project will produce 6.6 billion units of power. In a bid to become a net-green transporter, the Indian Railways is planning to replace 4,000 MW of coal-fired electricity to run its trains with solar energy from modules deployed on both sides of select electrified tracks in 10 states. The Railway […] Read more
Railways to Install Solar Panel on More Trains Updated On Thu, Jan 3rd, 2019 by Saurenergy Indian Railways have already provided solar panels on roof top of 19 Narrow Gauge coaches on Trains in Kalka – Shimla and Kangra Valley. Railways have taken a decision to install rooftop solar panels on two day running trains in Northern and Southern Railway, Minister of State of Railways, Rajen Gohain said in the Lok […] Read more
Rajkot Division of Western Railway Awarded for Saving Energy Updated On Mon, Dec 17th, 2018 by Saurenergy The award which is given out by the Bureau of Energy Efficiency and the central government’s Ministry of power, recognizes public and private entities for optimum saving of electricity. Achieving milestones in energy efficiency, the Rajkot Division of Western Railway has received five awards for saving huge amounts on their electricity bills because of using […] Read more
Indian Railways Embraces Mission 100% Electrification Updated On Wed, Sep 12th, 2018 by Saurenergy It will cost the national transporter around Rs 12,000 crore and all broad gauge lines of Indian Railways will be electrified. In a bid to enhance Indian Railways’ operations, the PM-led cabinet has approved the Railway Ministry’s suggestion to electrify the remaining 13,675 kms of railway tracks. The approval comes as a part of Railway […] Read more
Indian Railways Debuts Solar-Powered Non-AC Coaches Updated On Thu, Jul 26th, 2018 by Saurenergy These solar panels will help run the fans, lights and mobile charging points in the coaches of Indian Railways In another significant initiative towards solar application, Indian Railways has launched the first batch of non-AC coaches fitted with flexible solar panels. These solar panels will help run the fans, lights and mobile charging points. The […] Read more
260 KW Solar PV Plant to be Installed at Indore Railway Station Updated On Fri, Jun 22nd, 2018 by Saurenergy Indore railway station has already 20 KW capacity of a solar plant which saves around 5 percent of total electricity consumption of the station. In a major move to shift from conventional source of energy to green energy, Indian Railways have decided to install a mega solar power plant at Indore railway station. The station […] Read more
Guwahati Railway Station Goes Solar, Becomes first in North East Updated On Tue, May 15th, 2018 by Saurenergy The power station was commissioned in April 2017. It will help in reducing the carbon emission and also downsize the power bills of the station. As the country is aggressively striving to shift from conventional to greener source of energy, the Guwahati railway station has become the latest entry to run completely on solar power. […] Read more
Indian Railways to Provide Rooftop Solar Panels at More Stations Updated On Wed, Apr 11th, 2018 by Saurenergy It has planned to source 500 MW solar energy by providing rooftop solar panels at its railway stations and other buildings. In a move to go green, Indian Railways (IR) has planned to provide solar panels at many of its railway stations. Railway Ministry in reply to a question in Rajya Sabha said, it has […] Read more
