Electrical and Mechanical

Solar Power Plants In CMRL Premises

CMRL is highly committed to achieving energy security and reducing carbon emissions through the implementation of green energy concepts. This involves generating renewable energy via the installation of rooftop, ground-mounted, and parking area solar plants across various premises, including Metro Rail depots, elevated and underground stations.

As of the present date, our efforts have culminated in the successful installation of approximately 6.4 MWp of solar capacity. This noteworthy achievement has resulted in the generation of around three crore units of electricity from renewable sources. The positive impact of these efforts is two-fold: not only are we contributing to the reduction of carbon footprint, but we are also realizing tangible financial savings. Through the utilization of power generated by these solar plants, we have managed to save a substantial sum of approximately six crores (in rupees).

With this existing 6.4 Mwp of solar rooftop, CMRL able to generate 12 % to 15 % of energy of total non-traction energy consumption.

Building upon our accomplishments and recognizing the potential for further growth, we have taken the initiative a step further.

Further two contracts awarded for installation of solar plants in Roof tops and parking spaces.

Sl NoContract detailsCapacityTarget date
1Roof top solar plant installation at CMRL premises4.2 MwpMay 2025
2Solar plant installation at parking spaces with structure2.8 MwpJune 2025

This expansion will surely enhance our solar energy generation capacity, fostering even greater energy independence and sustainability

LocationSolar Plant Capacity in kWpLocationSolar Plant Capacity in kWp
Depot RS Shed1000Depot Pathway500
Admin Car Parking125Admin Bike Parking50
Depot RS Shed350Pachaiyappa's College43
Thirumangalam Metro Station33Kilpauk Medical College10
Admin Cooling Tower91Nehru Park60
KRSS Land130Anna Nagar East20
Alandur330OTA188
St Thomas Mount530 (330+195)Meenambakkam240
RS Shed200Depot Stabling Shed1219.2
Anna Nagar Tower20Ashok Nagar250
Anna Nagar East25Mannadi20
Shenoy Nagar33Egmore33
Thiruvottiyur Station400Wimco Nagar Station400

Last Updated On : September 6, 2024