Nagpur Metro Inter-Track Solar Power Project at Hingna Depot

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Maharashtra Metro Rail Corporation Limited has commissioned India's first metro-based inter-track solar power project at Hingna Depot in Nagpur. The pilot project involves installing a 50-kWp solar photovoltaic system across a 200-metre stretch between live metro tracks, utilizing previously unused inter-track space for clean energy generation. It is expected to generate nearly 70,000 units of electricity annually and reduce carbon emissions by around 65 tonnes per year. The electricity generated will be used for the depot's internal energy consumption, reducing dependence on conventional grid power. The project was developed under a public-private partnership model, with no upfront capital investment by MahaMetro. The solar system uses high-efficiency monocrystalline half-cut PV panels designed to withstand vibrations from train movement while ensuring operational safety and maintenance accessibility. Based on the pilot's performance, the model could be expanded to other metro depots and future metro infrastructure developments in India.