Metro to reduce carbon footprint, harness solar energy for rail systems
The Morning Standard|March 19, 2023
Following review of comments or feedback from the stakeholders, the specifications will be finalised.
PARVEZ SULTAN
Metro to reduce carbon footprint, harness solar energy for rail systems

HARNESSING of solar energy, mandatory green building certification in detailed project reports (DPRs), and energy-efficient design to ensure natural lighting and ventilation are among several recommendations made by the ministry of housing and urban affairs (MoHUA) to reduce carbon footprints and cost of metro rail systems.

These suggestions are part of the draft report on ‘Standardisation/Indigenisation of Electrical & Electromechanical Metro Rail Components’ circulated recently among all stakeholders including state authorities and other agencies to seek their feedback and inputs.

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