Kolkata Metro takes green step, launches rooftop solar plant in Tollygunge to reduce carbon footprint – EQ
In Short : Kolkata Metro has launched a rooftop solar plant at its Tollygunge station, marking a significant step toward sustainability. This initiative aims to reduce the metro’s carbon footprint by harnessing renewable energy for operations. By integrating solar power, the project aligns with India’s green energy goals, promoting eco-friendly urban transit and energy efficiency in public infrastructure.
In Detail : Kolkata Metro announced the inauguration of a rooftop solar photovoltaic power plant at its Tollygunge premises in southern Kolkata on Monday, as part of efforts to reduce its carbon footprint.
A Metro Railways spokesperson stated that the 168-kWp grid-connected plant was officially launched by a senior official, with General Manager P. Uday Kumar Reddy also present at the event.
“This power plant is spread over the roofs of 14 buildings of A&C blocks of Metro staff quarters. This is the first such endeavour in the residential quarters area… The solar power that will be generated here will be used to supply electricity to this quarter complex as well as fed to the grid connected with substation,” he said.
Metro Railway authorities have announced plans to install an additional 27,000 kWp (27 MWp) solar power plant across various locations on the Metro premises.
This will include the rooftops of stations, railway quarters, hospitals, office buildings, depots, sheds, and vacant land, according to the official statement.
