India's First Solar Track Project in Varanasi
Sector: Mass Transit • Location: Varanasi, Uttar Pradesh, India
Source: News18
Indian Railways has launched a pilot 'Solar Track Project' in Varanasi at Banaras Locomotive Works (BLW), installing 28 indigenously designed solar panels between railway tracks over a 70-metre stretch. The system generates 15 kilowatt peak (KWp) capacity, aims to reduce emissions, supports the 2030 net-zero goal, and allows easy removal for track maintenance without disrupting train operations.
- Status
- Closed
- Sector
- Mass Transit, Solar, Rail, Government
- Location
- Varanasi, Uttar Pradesh, India
- Updated
- 22 Jul 2026
- Source
- News18
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Description | Indian Railways has launched a pilot 'Solar Track Project' in Varanasi at Banaras Locomotive Works (BLW), installing 28 indigenously designed solar panels between railway tracks over a 70-metre stretch. The system generates 15 kilowatt peak (KWp) capacity, aims to reduce emissions, supports the 2030 net-zero goal, and allows easy removal for track maintenance without disrupting train operations. |
Original sector | Energy |
Location
Country | India |
State | Uttar Pradesh |
City | Varanasi |
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Source | News18 |
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Record type | Project |
Sector | Mass Transit, Solar, Rail, Government |
Article published date | 2025-09-16 |
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