—Photo: G. KrishnaswamyPhotovoltaic systems to be installed in stationsChennai Metro Rail Ltd. (CMRL) plans to go fully solar in phase one by next year. Chennai Metro Rail has identified spaces for solar generation in the next stretch between Little Mount and Chennai airport too. While 1 MW of solar power would be available in a few months as work has already started, the CMRL will have another 8 MW of solar power at its disposal later next year. For exploring the potential to tap solar energy in the roof spaces of stations, Chennai Metro Rail has floated expression of interest where vendors can look at ways to implementing this project. GOING GREEN:CMRL officials have identified areas in stations along the Koyambedu-Alandur stretch for installing solar panels.

Source: The Hindu June 28, 2016 00:00 UTC