Delhi Metro launches first solar plant

 The first solar module of Delhi Metro’s introductory inaugural roof top solar power plant has been inaugurated at the Dwarka sector 21 metro station. The plant, with a capacity of 500 kWp is expected to start generation by the end of July.
With this, the Delhi Metro Rail Corporation (DMRC) will become the first ever Metro system in the country to install ‘Roof Top Solar Power Plants’ at its Metro stations.
The power produced from this plant will be used to cater to the power requirements of DMRC at this station. A Power Purchase Agreement (PPA) regarding the installation of the plant was signed between DMRC and the developer, a multinational firm engaged in the installation and production of solar power worldwide last February.
This is the largest roof top plant with such capacity in Delhi NCR region under the RESCO model.
 

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