The Northeast Frontier Railway (NFR) has commissioned a 306.9 KWp solar power plant at the Uzanbazar Water Treatment Plant in Guwahati. The project marks a strategic leap in Indian Railways’ green energy initiatives, aiming to cut down on carbon emissions and operational costs.
The solar installation, which was officially inaugurated on Thursday, has been developed under the Environment and Housekeeping Management (EnHM) fund. It is designed to generate approximately 928 units of electricity daily, resulting in an estimated annual saving of ₹30 lakh for the railway zone.
Completed on March 7 at a total cost of ₹2.48 crore, the plant has been engineered to power critical operations at the Uzan Bazar Water Treatment Plant. According to the official statement, its robust electrical network extends to barges and jetties in the area, ensuring seamless energy distribution and efficient water treatment operations.
The solar power plant is anticipated to lessen the railways dependency on conventional electricity in the next eight years, which is its estimated pay back duration. The plant is said to last 25 years. NFR officials elucidated that this solar venture emphasizes their determination towards sustainable technological development, energy efficiency, and environmentally considerate behavior.
“This is more than just a solar plant. It’s a vital step in aligning the Indian Railways’ infrastructure with the national vision of a greener future,” the statement added.
The initiative is part of Indian Railways’ larger plan to integrate renewable energy into its core infrastructure, with the goal of becoming a net-zero carbon emitter by 2030. NFR’s latest green milestone stands as a testament to how public sector enterprises can lead the way in clean energy adoption and climate resilience.
