Transforming Delhi's metro stations to generate renewable energy
India's capital has been named the most polluted city in the world by the World Health Organisation. However, the DMRC, which transports Delhi's millions of residents, is paving the way for India to reach its target of using renewable energy for 57% of the country's total energy capacity by 2027.
to ensure skilled running of the project
generated on average per year
in the construction phase and on a permanent basis
built to promote sustainable infrastructure
reduced on average per year
DMRC is implementing solar PV systems at Metro stations, depot and metro parkings. Solar PV systems will generate renewable power and export the same to the grid, which will displace part of the electricity that would have otherwise been supplied by a majority of fossil fuel fired power plants constituting the grid mix. Thus, GHG emission reductions can be achieved via this SSC-CPA by avoiding the GHG emissions that would have occurred in the absence of the project activity.
This project aids the fulfillment of India's progressive renewable energy target; reducing harmful carbon emissions by replacing fossil fuels with clean and renewable solar power. The project has also boosted the economy by creating employment and leading the way for innovative sustainable industrialisation.
