Indian Railways’ SWR installs 4656.60 KWp solar panels at Service buildings and major stations so far; details

South Western Railway is o­ne of the Indian Railways zones which has taken giant strides aimed at the conservation of energy. The SWR zone, so far, has installed 4656.60 KWp Solar panels at Service buildings and major railway stations. SWR has provided solar panels at 120 stations rooftop as well as seven service buildings. Besides, Solar Rooftop plants have also been provided to both the Workshops in the zone and both the Sheds, Krishnarajapuram Diesel Shed and Hubballi EMD Shed. Additionally, as many as 295 Level Crossing gates have been provided with Solar Panels. During the last financial year, the solar electricity generation was 46.11 lakh units in the SWR zone resulting in saving in electricity bills to the tune of Rs 1.96 crores.