Central Railway's Innovative Floating Solar Plant and Renewable Energy Initiatives
| Category | Details |
|---|---|
| Initiative | Installation of a 10 MWp floating solar plant in Igatpuri lake by Central Railway. |
| Location | Igatpuri lake, Western Ghats. |
| Capacity | 10 MWp (Mega Watt Peak). |
| Total Solar Plants | 12.05 MWp (including 4 MWp commissioned last year). |
| Savings (2023-24) | Rs. 4.62 crores and 6594.81 MT of carbon footprints. |
| Future Plans | Additional 7 MWp solar plants in the current year. |
| Current Renewable Energy | 56.4 MW wind energy and 61 MW solar energy. |
| PPAs Signed | 325 MW solar and wind energy on a 'Round-the-Clock' basis. |
| Expected Addition | 180 MW solar and 50 MW wind power in the current financial year. |
| Environmental Impact | Equivalent to saving 2,50,000 trees. |
| Power Consumption | 236.92 million units monthly for traction; 9.7 million units for non-traction. |
| Green Energy Goal | 70% of traction energy to be green. |
| Recognition | Shunya Plus label awarded to five buildings; Shunya label to two buildings. |
| Ultimate Goal | Zero carbon emission by 2030. |