Solar on Track Project at Duhai Depot

completed

The National Capital Region Transport Corporation (NCRTC) has installed solar panels directly on tracks under its new "Solar on Track" initiative at the Namo Bharat Depot in Duhai. The pilot installation has been carried out on the Pit Wheel Track at the Duhai depot, where 28 solar panels of 550 Watt peak each have been fitted over a 70-metre stretch. The total plant capacity is 15.4 kWp, expected to generate about 17,500 kWh of energy annually and help reduce around 16 tonnes of carbon dioxide emissions every year. This project reflects NCRTC's focus on sustainable and energy-efficient operations, utilizing otherwise idle track space to contribute to the goal of achieving net-zero carbon emissions across its facilities. NCRTC aims to meet about 70% of its energy needs from renewable sources, planning to generate 15 MW peak of in-house solar power on rooftops of stations, depots, and other buildings, with 5.5 MW already commissioned. The track-based system is an additional step towards that goal, supporting the National Solar Mission and advancing clean energy and sustainable practices in the transport sector.