Kolkata Metro update: Generating rooftop solar power to reduce carbon footprintKolkata Metro has made significant progress in using renewable energy to reduce its carbon footprint, aligning with the Indian Railways' goal of becoming Net Zero Carbon by 2030. They currently operate 4.2 MWp of solar power across various stations and depots, with major installations at Noapara, Dum Dum, Belgachia, Salt...
more... Lake Sector V, Central Park, Joka Carshed, and Kavi Shubhash. A new 106 KWp plant at the Belgachia-Dum Dum tunnel ramp is generating 400 units per day. Further expansion is planned with 360 KWp on rooftops at Belgachia and Tollygunge quarters by September 2024, and a future 1500 KWp plant near Jessore Road.
Kolkata Metro, Indian Railways ke 2030 tak Net Zero Carbon banne ke lakshya ko achieve karne mein, solar energy ka use karke apna carbon footprint kam karne mein aage badh raha hai. Unke paas abhi 4.2 MWp ki solar power capacity hai, jo different stations aur depots mein lagai hai....
more... Important installations Noapara, Dum Dum, Belgachia, Salt Lake Sector V, Central Park, Joka Carshed, aur Kavi Shubhash mein hain. Belgachia-Dum Dum tunnel ramp par 106 KWp ka ek naya plant 400 units per day generate kar raha hai. September 2024 tak Belgachia aur Tollygunge quarters ki rooftops par 360 KWp ka aur expansion hone wala hai, aur future mein Jessore Road ke paas 1500 KWp ka plant bhi lagaya jaayega.