Direct supply of solar energy to Indian Railways will save tonnes of carbon: Study

Direct supply of solar energy to Indian Railways will enable two billion passengers to travel on solar powered trains and help save almost seven millions tonnes of carbon a year, according to a study. The study conducted by NGO Climate Trends and UK-based green tech start-up Riding Sunbeams said direct supply of solar energy to Indian Railway lines – without the need to connect via the grid – will power at least one in four trains on the national network on competitive terms.