Indian Railways looking to set up Rs. 200 crore 50 MW solar power plant in Bhilai, Chhattisgarh: Report Updated On Tue, Apr 25th, 2017 by Saurenergy The project cost of the 50 MW solar power plant is estimated to be around Rs. 200 crore. Of the total cost, 20 per cent will be borne by the Indian Railways. The Indian Railways is reportedly looking to set up a 50 MW solar power plant in Bhilai, Chhattisgarh, through Railway Energy Management Company […] Read more
Indian Railways Plans to Setup Solar Power Plants at 8000 Stations Updated On Tue, Apr 11th, 2017 by Saurenergy The Indian Railway is working on the plan to make use of 500 MW of solar power plants in 8000 stations to meet its electricity needs and cut down carbon footprint. Indian Railways has planned to install 500 MW of solar power plant to meet the energy needs of more than 8000 stations in the […] Read more
Railways join hands with BHEL for setting up of a roof top solar power plant in Patiala Updated On Mon, Apr 3rd, 2017 by Saurenergy Indian Railways Organization for Alternate Fuel (IROAF) signed an agreement with Bharat Heavy Electricals Ltd (BHEL) for constructing the 2MW roof top solar power plant under the government’s incentive scheme Railways has joined hands with power equipment maker BHEL for setting up of a roof top solar power plant in Patiala to meet the energy […] Read more
Azure Power Wins Indian Railway’s Largest Rooftop Solar Power Project Updated On Thu, Mar 30th, 2017 by Saurenergy Azure Power wins 46 MWs of solar projects from Indian Railways across 11 states in India, and company’s rooftop portfolio now more than 100 MWs across 14 states in India. Azure Power, a leading solar power producer in India, announced that it has won 46 MWs of rooftop solar power projects across eleven states pan […] Read more
India Played Major Role In Initiating Climate Action Plan As Part Of Solutions: Suresh Prabhu Updated On Mon, Feb 20th, 2017 by Saurenergy “Under the leadership of Prime Minister Narendra Modi, India has played a key role in initiating climate action plan during Paris meet.” Railway Minister Suresh Prabhu has described climate change as a major global issue and pointed out that India played a key role in initiating climate action plan as part of solutions. “Climate Change […] Read more
20 Railway Stations Under Mysore Railway Divison to go solar: Report Updated On Fri, Feb 17th, 2017 by Saurenergy A MoU has been signed with private firms for operation and maintenance of the solar panels at Mysore and Hassan stations and is expected to be completed by 2017-2018. Mysore division of the South Western Railway (SWR) is reportedly planning to install solar panels at 20 railway stations as part of Indian Railways current drive […] Read more
Solar Power To Feed 7,000 Railway Stations: Arun Jaitely Updated On Wed, Feb 1st, 2017 by Saurenergy “It is proposed to feed about 7,000 stations with solar power in the medium term. A beginning has already been made in 300 stations. Works will be taken up for 2,000 railway stations as part of 1000 MW solar mission” Finance Minister, Arun Jaitely presenting Union Budget 2017 announced that 7000 railways stations in the […] Read more
Indian Railways is giving a big push to renewable energy to attain cost efficiency: Suresh Prabhu Updated On Thu, Jan 12th, 2017 by Saurenergy The Railway Ministry is giving a big push to use renewable energy, electrification for ensuring sustainability and cost efficiency In a bid to adopt green energy, Indian Railways is giving a big push to renewable energy to attain cost efficiency said Railway Minister Suresh Prabhu on Wednesday. “The Railway Ministry is giving a big push […] Read more
ReNew Power to install solar rooftop for Indian Railways Updated On Mon, Nov 28th, 2016 by Saurenergy After successfully securing the highest subsidy allocation from SECI for rooftop solar projects, ReNew Power Ventures has won bids for 5MW solar installations across various locations for the Indian Railways. India’s leading renewable energy development company will invest around Rs 35 crore in these projects which will supply energy to Railways through a 25-year power […] Read more