Question : SOLAR POWER PLANTS



(a) whether the Railways propose to install solar power plants at certain railway stations /locations in the country with or without collaboration of private sector;

(b) if so, the details thereof and the stations/locations identified for the purpose along with the present status thereof including New Delhi station;

(c) whether such plants are to be set up by private sector and the power so generated is to be purchased by the Railways at a pre-determined rate and if so, the details thereof;

(d) whether the Railways also propose to install solar power plants on the top of certain trains and if so, the details thereof including the outcome of such experiment on Shimla-Kalka route; and

(e) the estimated cost of each of these projects and the production output therefrom including the savings likely to accrue to the Railways as a result thereof?

Answer given by the minister


MINISTER OF STATE IN THE MINISTRY OF RAILWAYS (SHRI MANOJ SINHA)

(a) to (e): A Statement is laid on the Table of the House.

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