Solar plant set up at Koyambedu metro station.

To achieve energy security and promote the use of green energy, Chennai Metro Rail has installed a 410 KW solar plant at its Koyambedu station at different spots, including rooftop and ground area. The plant is expected to generate around 55,350 units per month and CMRL will be saving around Rs. 14,49,948 lakh per year as a result.

“This method of Generated Solar Power will be utilised for technical demands. Currently, the installed capacity of Roof Top Solar Power by CMRL is 2.1 MW in total,” said a press release. Another 5.5 MW Roof Top Solar Power installation is under progress and is expected to be completed by the end of this year.

A month ago, CMRL installed 103 KW solar photovoltaic systems in ancillary buildings of four underground metro stations of Thirumangalam, Anna Nagar Tower, Anna Nagar East and Shenoy Nagar.

THE NEW INDIAN EXPRESS