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Friday, 7 April 2017

08:34

Pakistan to soon set up world's largest solar park

Pakistan to soon set up world's largest solar park

Islamabad [Pakistan], Nov.30 : Pakistan will soon have the world's largest solar park of 1,000 megawatts, the country's Minister of Climate Change Zahid Hamid has said.

Addressing a press conference here, Hamid briefed them about Pakistan's participation in the COP22 Conference in Morocco recently, which provided an opportunity to highlight the significant achievements made by the country to address the impact of climate change, reports the Express Tribune.

Hamid said the world community was informed that Pakistan's contribution to global warming was minimal as "we emit less than one percent of the annual global greenhouse gas emissions. Yet we are ranked amongst the top 10 countries that are most vulnerable to climate change."

The world community was also informed that Pakistan faced several major risks pertaining to climate change, including glacier melting, variable monsoons, recurrent floods, rise in sea levels, higher average temperatures and higher frequency of droughts.

Millions of people had been affected and a colossal damage was caused on a recurring basis, he said.

"These threats pose major survival concerns for Pakistan, particularly in relation to water security, food security and energy security," Hamid said, adding these threats also had enormous adverse consequences for all socio-economic sectors, limiting the country's ability to promote sustainable growth and development.

The minister emphasised that Pakistan as a responsible member of the global community had taken substantial steps, especially during 2016, to tackle the threat of climate change.

He termed the launch of Rs2-billion Prime Minister's Green Pakistan Programme, which would be implemented across the country, as a historic initiative.

Pakistan has developed the National Sustainable Development Strategy and is perhaps the first country in the world whose National Assembly passed a unanimous resolution adopting the SDGs as its own national development agenda, said the minister. (ANI)

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Thursday, 31 March 2016

19:00

Chennai Metro Rail to go Solar in 6 months

Chennai Metro Rail to go Solar in 6 months

The power panels will generate 1MW that will take care of 30 per cent of energy requirement
Chennai: In six months, Chennai Metro Rail may have its first solar power generation facilities with a production capacity of 1MW.
According to officials of Chennai Metro Rail Limited (CMRL), they have signed an agreement with a firm in this regard.
At first, the solar power panels will be installed on the rooftop of the shed in the depot at Koyambedu; then, they will explore the option of installing it in stations too, officials said.

This depot, which sprawls over 26 hectares, is being built at a cost of Rs. 198 crore; and it houses stabling lines, workshops, washing plants for trains and also the Operation Control Centre (OCC) from where all trains of Chennai Metro Rail can be controlled and monitored.
“Currently, we use about 40,000 units of electricity; if this solar power generation begins, it may be able to take about 30-40 per cent of the total energy consumption. We may be able to use it for various functions including running of escalators, lifts and other such purposes,” an official said.
Ramya Gopinath of Solar Mango, a solar energy consulting firm said aiding the supply of electricity with solar power is a great initiative for mass rapid transit.
“1MW may not be huge investment for a mass rapid transit like Chennai Metro Rail; but it is a good startWith 1MW, they can meet up to 30 per cent of the total energy requirement. But it will help to a great extent only if they eventually increase the production capacity. It will be better if they at least go up to 3 MW,” she said.
Delhi Metro Rail had exploited this resource to such an extent that they were given an award for the highest capacity installation of grid connected solar power plants on rooftops last year.
They have commissioned about 2,000 KWP of rooftops solar plants and also signed a power purchase agreement for another 7MW capacity.
In December, they signed an MoU with Solar Energy Corporation of India for production of 500MW for catering to its upcoming phase III project.
Similarly, Bangalore Metro Rail too has made plans to exploit solar energy potential in its station premises.
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Thursday, 10 March 2016

07:43

How Solar Panels Work

How Solar Panels Work

Although solar is becoming more popular everyday people still don’t know how solar panels work. Certain competing energy concerns have campaigns to discredit and confused consumers on how solar energy is generated. There are many considerations in regards to solar and distinctions between residential and industrial, between being off the grid and connecting the grid.  This simple guide will outline how Solar Panels Work. Here’s a quick “how solar panels work” guide to the steps that it takes to turn sunlight into electricity using solar panels:

Every day, light hits your roof’s solar panels with photons (particles of sunlight).

The panel converts those photons into electrons of direct current (“DC”) electricity. Naturally, the sunnier it is, the more energy is produced by the panels.
Those produced electrons flow out of the panel and into an inverter and other electrical safety devices.

The  inverter converts that “DC” power into alternating current or “AC” power. AC power is the kind of electric juice that your television, computer, and toasters use when plugged into the wall outlet.

A bi-directional meter keeps track of the all the power your solar system produces. Any solar energy that you don’t use immediately will go back into the grid through the meter. Then at night or on cloudy days, that extra solar juice is credited back to your bill. So, net metering is similar to having a virtual battery-back up system (we explain more about grid-tied solar home solar systems later)

States all have different setups for solar, California is leading the charge in increasing solar availability.

Some homes will store the energy created from solar panels with a battery, this is not as common as connecting to the grid.

Solar panels that can avoid shade, can maximize sun coverage will produce the most solar energy power.

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Tuesday, 4 August 2015

17:56

Railway Minister Suresh Prabhu Inaugurates The One-Day Seminar on Solar Energy – Opportunities in Rail Sector

Railway Minister Suresh Prabhu Inaugurates The One-Day Seminar on Solar Energy – Opportunities in Rail Sector 

The Minister of Railways Shri Suresh Prabhakar Prabhu inaugurated the one-day Seminar on “Solar Energy – opportunities in Rail Sector”.  This Seminar has been organized by Institution of Railway Electrical Engineers (IREE), Delhi Metro Rail Corporation (DMRC) and The Institute of Engineering and Technology (IET) under the aegis of United Nations Development Programme – Global Environment Facility (UNDP-GEF). Chairman, Railway Board, Shri A. K. Mital, Member Electrical, Railway Board and Patron IREE, Shri Navin Tandon, Managing Director, DMRC Dr. Mangu Singh, Country Director, UNDP-India Shri Jaco Cilliers other Members of the Railway Board, Shri Sunil Goyal, Chief Electrical Engineer, Northern Railway and General Secretary, IREE, Senior Officials of Ministry of Railways were among those present on the occasion.
          
Speaking on the occasion, Minister of Railway Shri Suresh Prabhu said that the fossile fuel which is the predominant source of energy has met the energy needs of the human beings in a big way. However, the extensive use of fossile fuel has been causing irreparable damage to eco system leading to climate change and global warming and hence global efforts are being made to work on alternative options and develop a suitable energy mix for meeting crucial energy needs. Shri Suresh Prabhu said that Railway is naturally a green mode of transport – we want to make it further greener by adopting renewal energy as a major source of energy for railways.  Indian Railways is the single biggest consumer of energy and hence it is imperative that Railways must look towards alternative sources of energy.  He pointed out that Indian Railways has targeted large scale harnessing of renewable energy, mainly solar and wind energy as well as adoption of energy efficient measures, to reduce electricity consumption.  The Minister said that it has already been announced in this year’s Railway Budget that Indian Railways will be setting up 1000 MW Solar Plants in next five years and the suitable initiatives for implementing this have been undertaken. Shri Suresh Prabhu said that Railways has already initiated the process of using rooftop of railway buildings for generating solar power. We have also taken innovative initiative for harnessing solar energy by putting solar panels on the roof of railway coaches. Such initiatives are to be taken forward and expanded to make game changer. We are considering developing solar power generation under PPP model.  He said there is a need to work on both solar voltaic cell and solar thermal way of generating solar energy.  There is also need for storage of technology.  The Minister said that Railway should take lead in reducing the carbon footprint and also work to earn more carbon credits. He hoped that the deliberations & presentations will help Railways to come out with a long term policy and road map for harnessing solar energy.
           
Speaking on the occasion, Chairman, Railway Board, Shri A.K. Mital said that the earth's climate is changing and such climatic change can have major impact on households, businesses, critical infrastructure such as transport, energy etc. We must, therefore, take measures to address the issue of climate change on priority. One of the ways to counter the menace of global warming would be to reduce greenhouse gas emissions. As we are all aware, in the light of depletion of traditional sources of energy and increasing green house gases emission there is a greater need to focus on the use of renewable sources of energy. Therefore a paradigm shift to meet our energy need is a must, incorporating a judicial mix of power from conventional sources and from renewable technologies. Usage of renewable energy by Indian Railways will provide energy security to the organization. A good strategy would be to evolve its own supporting energy system, consisting of renewal energy sources. There are various renewable energy options for the Indian Railways such as power from wind and solar, and bio fuels.  Wind and solar energies can be the major players to meet Traction and non Traction power requirements of railways.
         
Speaking on the occasion, Member Electrical, Railway Board and Patron, IREE, Shri Navin Tandon said that the challenges before Indian Railway today in achieving the aim of using renewable energy resources include the following (a) There is a need to take up feasibility assessments (b) Identify appropriate technologies, (c) Streamline procedures for utilizing and engaging private sector (d) Develop financing models for large scale solar deployment in Indian Railways, (e) Need to have proper line of credit modality, option of concessional loan mechanism through IRFC/REMC/IREDA, (f) Building capacities,
Shri Tandon further said that the Indian Railways is fully geared up to take up the challenge of ‘Global Warming’. With policy support from the government, Indian Railways will surely bring about positive changes on the energy front and will be a lead organization showing a path of taking care of increasing energy requirement with reduced carbon foot prints and thereby providing solutions towards growth with sustainability. IR due to its wide visibility can act as catalyst in accelerating use of renewal energy across the country & thereby bringing large scale social and environmental changes.

Managing Director, DMRC Dr. Mangu Singh, Country Director, UNDP-India Shri Jaco Cilliers also spoke on the occasion.
Eminent personalities from renowned Institution of Railways, DMRC and Ministries are sharing their experience through their papers in the Seminar.  The seminar has been divided in three technical sessions namely (i) Solar energy – Issue & Option for Rail Sector (ii) Technological Developments & New Trends in Solar System & (iii) Financial & commercial sustainability  - Economic, social & environment aspects of Solar energy in Rail Sector.

More than 300 delegates all over India, Railways, Industries and & other PSUs and Institutions are participating in the seminar.

BACKGROUND BRIEF : -
Indian Railways consumes about 18 billion units of electrical energy per annum for its traction and non-traction applications. Indian Railways, in its endeavour to counter the menace of global warming has targeted large scale harnessing of renewable energy, mainly solar and wind energy, in addition to adoption of energy efficient technologies. Accordingly Hon’ble Minister for Railways in his budget speech had announced a target of installing 1000 mega watt solar power in Railways in next 5 years.

IR has already installed about 21 MW of solar and wind plants. In addition  provision of 10 KWp solar PV modules at 200 stations under various Zonal Railways, provision of 4.05 MWp solar photovoltaic (SPV) at roof top of 21 Railway office buildings and provision of total 1.3 MWp capacity solar photovoltaic plants at 2000 level crossing gates is in progress. Railways are providing Grid / off grid connected solar panels on the Divisional and Zonal headquarters, maintenance depots, sheds and workshops. In this direction Railway have set up a grid connected 1 MW solar power plant at Katra Railway station, which is second largest roof top plant in the country.  Further solar power systems at all major Railway stations and stations of Tourist importance have been planned. The generation of solar supply will help Railways supply power at remote locations and achieve saving on diesel consumption due to reduced running of diesel generators.

In addition Indian Railway had successfully commissioned a 10.5 MW Wind Mill which is supplying power to ICF, Chennai, and plans to take the total capacity of wind mills to more than 150 MW.

Normally for solar units availability of land is an issue; however IR has available land stretches & rooftop spaces on railway buildings, workshops, stations, residential building etc. In addition Railways, can also take up setting up solar power plants on wasteland, empty yards, alongside Railway Tracks, Railway coaches in due course of time.

Investments in solar energy are generally characterized by relatively high up-front capital and low operating costs accordingly there is a need for developing appropriate business models
This seminar can offer unique initiative which will build capacity, explore and identify best technologies, develop financing models for large scale solar deployment in Indian Railways.  
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Wednesday, 8 July 2015

07:33

CONCOR to set up Solar Energy Plants at Abu Road and Bhilwara Railway Stations under CSR initiatives

CONCOR to set up Solar Energy Plants at Abu Road and Bhilwara Railway Stations under CSR initiatives

Under the use of Solar Energy Programme in Indian Railways, Two Railway Stations in Rajasthan Namely Aburoad and Bhilwara Station to be Illuminated with Solar Energy

Indian Railways continues to take steps for increased use of environment friendly solar energy to supplement its energy needs. Under this programme, an important initiative has been taken today i.e. on 7.7.2015 by Ajmer Division of North Western Railway to illuminate its two Railway Stations namely Abu Road and Bhilwara Railway stations in Rajasthan with solar energy.

In this connection Ajmer Divisional Railway office has signed an MOU with Railways PSU viz. CONCOR to set up the solar plant at Aburoad and Bhilwara station under CSR (corporate social responsibility). The MOU has been signed between the two organizations today i.e. on 7.7.15 at Delhi in the presence of Shri Naresh Salecha, DRM Ajmer Division and Board of Directors CONCOR. Officers of Railways & CONCOR were present on the occasion.

The funding of the solar project will be done by CONCOR under CSR (Corporate social responsibility) programme & solar plant will be set up by Ajmer Division. CONCOR will provide approx. Rs 100 lacs to Railway to set up the solar plant on both stations. It is the result of special efforts made by DRM Shri Naresh Salecha. Solar plants have already been installed & working at Ajmer and Udaipur stations of Ajmer Division.

In this project, Railway will set up 40 KWP solar plant at Aburoad station and 40 KWP solar plants at Bhilwara station. The Solar plant will be maintained for 5 years under warranty scheme. The energy generated from it will provide continuous power supply to Railway platforms and the offices situated at the stations. After set up, the solar plant will not only ensure energy conservation, but will also help to keep the environment pollution free. The solar plant at both stations will produce 1, 50,000 units per year & railway will save Rs. 10, 50,000 per year. The codal life/estimated life of this project is 25 years. In this way Railways will save Rs. 2.5 cr. or more. Passengers of Aburoad and Bhilwara railway stations will be benefitted by this project.
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Saturday, 16 May 2015

22:16

Indore railway station gets 20 KW solar power plant

Indore railway station gets 20 KW solar power plant 

INDORE: With an aim to conserve power, a 20-KW solar power plant was inaugurated today at the Indore railway station here.

The solar powered grid plant of 20-KW capacity was today inaugurated by Indian Container Corporation Limited Managing Director Anil Kumar Gupta. 

With the help of corporation, a total of 100 KW solar power plants were established in Chiitorgarh, Neemuch, Ratlam and Indore which resulted in the saving of Rs 12 lakh per year on energy charges, Western Railway's Ratlam Division's spokesperson Jitendra Kumar Jayant said. 

He informed that with this solar power plant, 100 units of electricity will be generated on a daily basis. 

 Source: The Economic Times.

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Thursday, 26 March 2015

11:11

Now,Salem Railway Junction with Solar Power Plant

Salem (SA): The commissioning of the 3.25 Kilo Watts Power (kWp) solar power plant at the Salem Railway Junction is expected to bring down the dependence of the Railways on the traditional energy to a considerable extent.

The solar plant set up atop the newly extended building of the Salem Railway Junction was inaugurated by A. K. Agarwal, General Manager in-charge, Southern Railway, in the presence of Shubranshu, Divisional Railway Manager and V. Panneerselvam, MP, on Tuesday.

The plant has been set up under the Solar Mission of Indian Railways Programme at an outlay of Rs. 3.97 lakh. This is on-grid type plant and will provide power to entire new extended station building, unreserved ticket booking counters, information centre etc, except air-conditioners.

Mr. Shubhranshu said that the solar plant will provide totally green source of energy. Power generation is done at the point of consumption, due to which it will register zero running cost. The capacity of the PV panel is 3.25 Kilo Watts Power and the plant will generate 13 – 15 units per day.

The 13 solar panels have been setup in the shadow free area so that they get direct sunlight throughout the day.

This is the second major solar project implemented by the Salem Division. Only recently, the Salem division commissioned its first green power station at Attur Railway Station to harness green and renewable energy.

The Salem Division has also installed solar powered water pumps in Perugamani Railway station near Tiruchi.

The Salem Division is according priority for generating solar energy in a big way. It has planned to setup a 100 KV solar panel in the divisional office to tap renewable energy resources.

The project will be executed at Rs. One crore in the next few months, Mr. Shubhranshu said.

The Salem division has proposed to commission solar power plant in a phased manner in major railway stations such as Coimbatore, Coimbatore North, and Erode.

The division has also proposed to convert all the manned level crossings in Salem division solar powered shortly, so that there will be no need for dependence on power for their functioning.

Mr. Agarwal appreciating the Salem Railway Division’s initiative of according priority for solar power plants, said that the Railways will fully back the division’s all efforts in this direction.
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Tuesday, 28 October 2014

22:04

Solar Power Plant Installation at Shri Mata Vaishno Devi Katra Railway Station Commences

Work for Installation of Solar Power Plant at Shri Mata Vaishno Devi Katra Railway Station Commences 

In keeping with its objective to resort to more eco-friendly sources of energy and a measure to strengthen mechanisms to cater to energy demands, Northern Railway today commenced the project for providing a Solar Power Plant at Shri Mata Vaishno Katra Railway Station. The project for starting the work of installation commenced today at a simple ceremony held at Katra station today. Sh. Arunendra Kumar, Chairman Railway Board( Ex-Officio Principle Secretary to Government of India), Ministry of Railways presided over the function, in presence of Sh. A.K. Jain, Managing Director M/s Rajasthan Electronics and Instruments Ltd. Jaipur and senior Railway officers and staff. (M/s Rajasthan Electronics and Instruments Ltd. Jaipur (CPSU-Under Ministry of Heavy Industries) was awarded the contract for installation of 1 MWp roof top grid connected Solar Power Plant work.) 

Earlier, while inaugurating the opening of Udhampur-Katra new Railway Line of Udhampur- Srinagar- Baramulla Rail Link Project (USBRL) Project on 4th July 2014, Hon’ble Prime Minister Narendra Modi expressed his desire for providing a Solar Power Plant at Shri Mata Vaishno Devi Katra Railway Station as a green energy initiative to be a part of National Solar Mission. Chairman Railway Board committed to Hon’ble Prime Minister for providing the Solar Power Plant at Katra Railway Station by March’2015. In this connection, M/s Rajasthan Electronics and Instruments Ltd. Jaipur was awarded the contract on 07.10.2014against open bidding with completion period of 4 months. 

This Solar Power Plant is being installed at a cost of Rs 8.52 Crores and it will generate 14.6 lakh units per annum. The accrued benefit will be reduction of 10000 tonns of carbon dioxide per annum and a saving of Rs 1 crore per annum on energy bills to the Railway. This plant will be commissioned in three phased-progamme with installation of 300 KWp at Platform No-2/3 by Dec’2014 In First Phase followed by installation of 500 KWp at Platform No-1 by Jan’2015 in second phase and subsequently installation of 200 KWp in final phase on roof top of the station building by Feb’2015. 

The Udhampur- Srinagar- Baramulla Rail Link Project is a National Project. 

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