L&T Hyderabad Metro to have 8 MWp solar rooftop capacity

As on date, 3 MWp have been commissioned and another 1 MWp is ready for commissioning.

Published: 24th July 2019 10:47 AM  |   Last Updated: 24th July 2019 10:47 AM   |  A+A A-

Chief Electrical Inspector for Hyderabad DVS Raju inspecting solar installations at HMR Uppal depot in Hyderabad

Chief Electrical Inspector for Hyderabad DVS Raju inspecting solar installations at HMR Uppal depot in Hyderabad on Tuesday (Photo | EPS)

By Express News Service

HYDERABAD: DVS Raju, the Chief Electrical Inspector to Government of India (CEIG) for Hyderabad Metro Rail Project, inspected the 1MWp Solar Installation at HMR-Uppal Depot and related 0.54/33 KV power evacuation substation.

Hyderabad Metro Rail Project has planned captive solar plants with a capacity of  8 mega watt peak (MWp)  in Metro depots and on station rooftops to meet 15 per cent of the total electrical consumption. As on date, 3 MWp have been commissioned and another 1 MWp is ready for commissioning. This plant has been developed on the RESCO (Renewable Energy Service Company) model by Ampsolar Generation Private Limited, through a power purchase agreement with L&T Metro Rail.

“It is a great initiative to tap the renewable potential to reduce carbon footprint. This shall be a milestone in achieving sustainability objectives,” said Raju.