NCRTC to Develop 110 MW Solar Power Plant in Uttar Pradesh, Boosting Eco-Friendly Initiatives
Meerut.Taking a major step towards powering the Delhi–Ghaziabad–Meerut Namo Bharat Corridor with green energy, the National Capital Region Transport Corporation (NCRTC) is set to develop a 110 MW solar power plant in Uttar Pradesh, for which the work has now been awarded to NLC India Limited (NLC), a central public sector undertaking under the administrative control of the Ministry of Coal, Government of India. The plant is scheduled to be completed within the next 24 months and is expected to meet nearly 60 percent of the corridor’s total electricity requirement.
With this project, the concept of captive solar power plant is being introduced in the RRTS and Metro transit systems in the country. NCRTC will set up the solar power plant through a joint venture with NLC. The plant will be in Uttar Pradesh and connected to the state power grid. Electricity will be supplied through the state grid to the receiving substations (RSS) in UP and Delhi along the corridor, from where power will be distributed across the entire Namo Bharat corridor.
The initiative is significant from an environmental perspective. It is estimated that the project will help reduce carbon dioxide (CO₂) emissions by approximately 1,77,000 tonnes annually, thereby supporting cleaner and more sustainable urban mobility.
Electricity expenditure is a major cost component in the operation of the Delhi–Ghaziabad–Meerut Namo Bharat corridor. This accounts for about 30 to 35 percent of NCRTC’s total operational costs. Once the solar power plant becomes operational, about 25% reduction in electricity expenses is expected.
This initiative aligns with the objectives of the National Solar Mission and represents a significant step towards increasing the share of renewable energy in NCRTC’s transport systems. The project is expected to strike an effective balance between urban transport development and environmental conservation.
The large-scale integration of solar energy into public transport systems positions this initiative as a potential model project, which could encourage other urban and regional transport projects to adopt clean energy solutions in the future.
In addition, the project is likely to contribute to controlling air pollution in urban areas. Unlike electricity generated from fossil fuels, solar power systems do not emit harmful pollutants such as nitrogen oxides (NOx) and sulphur dioxide (SO₂), which are major contributors to air pollution and related health issues. As a result, the initiative is expected to support cleaner air and improved quality of life across the Delhi–NCR.
No comments:
Post a Comment