NCR generates 124 lakh units of energy using solar power in 2021-22, highest among all Indian Railways zones

The productivity of solar plants in 2021-22 has been the highest in North Central Railway among all Indian Railways zones due to excellent upkeep, very close monitoring of operations of solar power plants as well as numerous innovative steps taken under Solar Mission 2021-22. While in 2020-21, the North Central Railway zone generated 106 lakhs units of energy utilizing solar power, in fiscal 2021-22, 124 lakhs units of energy were generated utilizing solar power, registering an improvement of 17 per cent over last year. According to a statement issued by North Central Railways, it’s not o­nly a big leap towards a larger goal of environment protection as solar energy is a greener energy source, it has led to substantial savings in revenue as well.