The Agra Rail Division is focusing on solar energy to meet its electricity needs and reduce costs. By installing new solar plants on railway yards and vacant land, the division has set a revenue target of over one crore rupees for the current financial year. This move is part of a larger plan to make railway operations more sustainable.
How is Agra Division implementing solar energy?
Agra Cantt Station has already been developed as a Green Station. By 2022, the area from the station complex to the DRM office produced 1588.40 kW of electricity via solar panels. To further boost this, Servotech Renewable Power System executed a 3 MW rooftop solar project for the Agra Division at a cost of 13 crore rupees in September 2025.
What are the solar achievements across Indian Railways?
Indian Railways is working towards achieving net zero carbon emissions by 2030. Currently, 2,626 stations across the country use solar power. The energy is split between running trains and powering stations and colonies.
| Entity/Division | Achievement/Detail | Impact |
|---|---|---|
| Indian Railways | 898 MW solar plants (Nov 2025) | Massive jump from 3.68 MW in 2014 |
| North Western Railway | 348 kW capacity (April 2026) | Saved 4.72 crore rupees |
| Ratlam Division | 35.53 lakh units produced | Saved 1.84 crore in bills |
| BLW Varanasi | First removable solar panels on tracks | Produces 67-80 units daily |
Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs)
What is the solar power target for Agra Rail Division?
The Agra Rail Division aims to earn more than one crore rupees in revenue this financial year by installing solar plants on vacant land and railway yards.
What is the overall goal of Indian Railways regarding carbon emissions?
Indian Railways has set a target to achieve net zero carbon emissions by the year 2030.