Metro launches first solar plant

The first solar module of Delhi Metro’s introductory inaugural ‘Roof Top Solar Power Plant’ was inaugurated on Sunday 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 the beginning of power production from this 500 kWp plant next month, the Delhi Metro Rail Corporation (DMRC) will become the first ever metro system in the country to install this plant ‘Roof Top Solar Power Plants’ at its stations. An official of Delhi Metro said the power produced from this plant will meet the power requirements of the DMRC at this station.