India's First Removable Solar Panels on Railway Tracks

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Banaras Locomotive Works (BLW) has commissioned India's first removable solar panel system installed between railway tracks. The 70-metre-long pilot installation comprises 28 solar panels with a combined capacity of 15 kWp. The system is designed for flexibility with solar modules mounted on concrete sleepers using epoxy resin and supported with rubber padding to absorb shocks and vibrations from train movement. Its removable nature enables easy maintenance and ensures train services remain uninterrupted. The project aims to promote sustainable energy adoption within railway operations and contribute to Indian Railways' net-zero carbon emissions target by 2030 if deployed at scale.