Delhi Metro Invites Bids For Renewable Energy
The Delhi Metro Rail Corporation (DMRC) has invited bids for 500 Million Units of renewable energy annually.
Currently, DMRC draws 350 MUs from Rewa Solar Park and generates 40 MUs from rooftop solar plants, accounting for 33% of total power consumption and 65% during daytime services.
The new bid seeks a Solar Power Developer to set up a grid-connected captive generating plant with a Battery Energy Storage System.
Renewable energy now accounts for 33 per cent of DMRC’s total operational power consumption, and nearly 65 per cent during daytime services.
- 500 Million Units of renewable energy to be supplied annually
- 33% of total power consumption from renewable energy
- 65% of daytime services powered by renewable energy
Author's summary: Delhi Metro seeks 500 million units of renewable energy for greener operations.