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The National Capital Region Transport Corporation (NCRTC) is moving ahead with a 110 MW solar power plant in Uttar Pradesh to supply clean energy to the Delhi-Ghaziabad-Meerut Namo Bharat rapid rail corridor. Awarded to NLC India Limited, the plant is expected to be completed within about two years and will cover nearly 60 percent of the corridor's electricity requirements. The project will reduce electricity costs by approximately 25 percent and lower carbon dioxide emissions, complementing NCRTC's ongoing renewable energy initiatives along the corridor, including rooftop solar installations at stations and depots.
The National Capital Region Transport Corporation (NCRTC) has announced plans to develop a 110 MW solar power plant in Uttar Pradesh to provide electricity for the Delhi-Ghaziabad-Meerut Namo Bharat corridor. The project, awarded to NLC India Limited, a central public sector company under the Ministry of Coal, is expected to be completed within two years and supply roughly 60 percent of the corridor-s electricity needs. Advertisement
The solar plant will be integrated with the Uttar Pradesh power grid. Electricity generated will be routed to substations along the corridor in both Uttar Pradesh and Delhi, ensuring uninterrupted power supply for train operations. NCRTC expects the project to significantly reduce carbon dioxide emissions annually, supporting cleaner urban transport while advancing India's renewable energy goals.
Electricity accounts for about 30-35 percent of operational costs for the Namo Bharat corridor. With the solar plant in place, NCRTC anticipates a reduction of nearly 25 percent in electricity expenses, improving operational efficiency. The initiative is part of NCRTC's broader energy strategy, which includes renewable sources to reduce reliance on conventional power and stabilize long-term costs.
The project introduces a captive solar power plant model for rapid transit systems in India. Apart from supplying clean electricity, it aims to enhance sustainability in transport infrastructure by reducing dependence on conventional fossil fuels and lowering the corridor's carbon footprint. The solar plant also complements existing solar installations at corridor stations and depots, which have already contributed to a reduction in emissions and increased renewable energy use.
This effort is consistent with NCRTC's long-term approach to integrating clean energy into transit operations. By leveraging solar power, the corporation is aligning with national climate action plans and setting a model for other urban transit projects to follow.
Source PTI
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