The Vadodara division of Western Railway is making significant progress in energy efficiency by continuously increasing the use of solar energy in line with Indian Railways' green energy policy. During the financial year 2025-26, under the guidance of Divisional Railway Manager Raju Bhadke, the electrical department of the Vadodara division installed rooftop solar plants with a total capacity of 2.722 megawatts peak (MWp).
These solar plants will result in an annual savings of approximately Rs. 2.92 crore for the division, marking a significant achievement in optimizing energy costs. Senior Divisional Electrical Engineer (Power) Pradeep Meena mentioned that this initiative is also making a significant contribution to environmental protection.
The plants are expected to produce approximately 3.64 million units of solar energy annually, leading to a remarkable improvement in energy utilization efficiency. Additionally, based on the standard grid emission factor, these plants are estimated to reduce CO₂ emissions by about 2632 tons. Over the estimated lifespan of 25 years, approximately 65,800 tons of CO₂ emissions can be avoided.
He noted that the electrical department (Power) is promoting clean energy through the installation of rooftop solar plants at railway stations, service buildings, and complexes, thereby reducing dependence on traditional energy sources. Solar plants have been installed at various key locations in the division, including the Vadodara station complex, electric loco shed, and other service buildings such as Ankleshwar station. Solar energy production has been ensured by utilizing the rooftops of the running room, TTE rest room, retiring room, RRI, lobby, and office buildings at Vadodara station.
Similarly, effective use of available infrastructure has been made in the loco shed and other complexes. The Vadodara division is committed to further enhancing the use of clean energy through the expansion of solar energy capacity and the implementation of energy efficiency measures in the future. With planned implementation and continuous monitoring, the division is progressing towards building an energy-efficient, cost-effective, and environmentally friendly railway system.
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