Indian Railways to become Net Zero Carbon Emitter by 2030

Indian Railways to become Net Zero Carbon Emitter by 2030

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Category : National Published on: March 20 2023

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  • Indian Railway has set a target of becoming Net Zero Carbon Emitter by 2030.
  • Indian Railways has taken several initiatives to reduce carbon emissions which include the use of energy efficient technologies.
  • Indian Railways is starting production of three phase electric locomotives with regenerative features, use of Head on Generation (HOG) technology, use of LED lights in buildings and coaches, use of star rated equipment.
  • The estimated energy demand of Indian Railways is expected to be around 8,200 Megawatts (MW) in 2029-30.
  • To achieve net zero carbon emissions, the expected requirement of renewable capacity by 2029-30 would be around 30,000 MW.
  • By February 2023, about 147 MW of solar plants and about 103 MW of wind power plants have been commissioned.
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