KMRL to boost solar power generation, more panels laid

KOCHI: To attain its goal of self-sufficiency in electricity, the Kochi Metro Rail Ltd (KMRL) will increase the capacity of its solar power production by commissioning an additional 5.4MWP capacity system on its buildings and tracks this year. This will increase the output to 1.57 crore units/year and maintain 60 per cent energy neutrality.

The KMRL authorities said the agency is well on its way to utilise solar energy to meet a major chunk of its power consumption. In line with its objective to achieve energy neutrality, the agency had already successfully commissioned three large-scale solar power generation systems in the past two years.The KMRL has already completed the installation of solar panels at Thykoodam metro station. Work is progressing at Vyttila, Petta, South, Kadavanthra and Elamkulam.