Removable Solar Panel System:
Indian Railways has commissioned the country’s first removable solar panel system installed between railway tracks.
- It is a 70-metre-long solar installation with 28 removable panels generating 15 KWp power.
- Placed between railway tracks, ensuring efficient use of space.
- Launched in: August 2025 at Banaras Locomotive Works, Varanasi by the Ministry of Railways.
- Objective:Promote green and sustainable rail transport.
- Generate clean energy using underutilised track space.
- Reduce dependence on fossil fuels and cut carbon footprint.
- Features:
- Removable design → panels can be lifted for maintenance or emergencies.
- Compact installation → no need for large land acquisition.
- 15 KWp capacity → supports auxiliary power needs at railway units.
- Pilot project → model for replication across India.
