metro rail to begin tapping solar energy at saidapet - lithium iron battery

Chennai Metro will use solar energy for all Metro stations and some elevated stations in the coming months.
Initially, they estimate about 1.
25 mw is obtained from this project, which will help in part to supplement the power demand of the power station.
However, officials did not disclose the estimated cost of the project.
First of all, the Saidapet bus station will be integrated with the underground subway station and the solar panels will be installed on the roof of the two structures.
According to an official from Chennai Metro Co Ltd, the work of integrating bus and train stations and installing solar panels will be at 10-15 days.
"We will integrate it in such a way that commuters who leave Saidapet station can easily reach the bus station.
"Since this is a functional bus stop, it may take several months to complete the work," an official said . ".
At this station, 400 panels, they will install 400 panels, he added.
"It will not provide the station with full power.
But we can use it to operate elevators, escalators and electric lights . "
After Saidapet, CMRL will also start installing solar panels at Chennai Central Metro station.
As it is the largest subway station in the city, officials say they may be able to get quite a bit of solar energy here.
In addition to this, CMRL has started to utilize 6 mw solar energy from the roof of the elevated station.
But officials say it may take some time to complete the project.
In addition, they have started to install solar street lights at some stations such as Koyambedu, Alandur and Arumbakkam.
This will be a 50 w solar lamp with lithium.
Iron battery backup.