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Metro Ramps Up Solar Power to Slash Carbon Emissions

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Kolkata 10June2025

The Green Line contributes 1,519 KWp through installations across Salt Lake Sector V, Central Park and its depot

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KOLKATA: The Kolkata Metro Railway is rapidly scaling up its solar power generation capacity as part of its commitment to reducing carbon emissions.

Currently, the Metro generates around 16,000 units of solar power daily, supported by an installed capacity of 4.556 MWp across its Blue, Green, Purple, and Orange lines. These solar installations—located on various service buildings and carsheds—yield nearly 57 lakh units of clean energy annually, equivalent to reducing approximately 49 lakh tonnes of carbon emissions, officials said.

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