SCoR Vijayawada division enhances green energy with 4,864 kWp solar installation
During the current financial year, from April to July, Vijayawada division has generated 19,90,741 units and saved ₹1.85 crore, saysDivisional Railway Manager
The South Coast Railway (SCoR) Vijayawada division has significantly enhanced its green energy initiatives with the installation of a 4,864 kWp solar capacity across various infrastructure components. This includes rooftop and standalone installations at railway stations, service buildings, staff quarters, and level crossing gates, amounting to 2,978 kWp, 1,476 kWp, 120 kWp, and 290 kWp, respectively, according to Divisional Railway Manager Mohit Sonakiya.
The solar installations generated 44,06,903 units of clean energy in 2025-26, saving nearly ₹4.61 crore and avoiding 2,525.52 tonnes of carbon dioxide emissions, with 19,90,741 units generated during the first quarter of the current financial year, saving ₹1.85 crore. Additionally, the division has adopted LED lighting, installed solar water heaters, and commissioned 81 solar-powered street lights and signal installations, contributing to a total of 81 solar-powered installations across various facilities.
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