Delhi Metro Aims to Increase Renewable Energy Share to Over 60%

Strategic Insights -

The Delhi Metro Rail Corporation (DMRC) has taken a significant step towards increasing its reliance on clean energy by inviting bids for the supply of 500 million units of renewable energy annually. This move is part of the metro's broader efforts to support India's transition to sustainable and low-carbon urban transport systems. Currently, Delhi Metro meets about 33% of its power demand from renewable sources, with plans to increase this share to over 60%. The new initiative includes setting up a grid-connected captive generating plant with a battery energy storage system (BESS) and aims to complete the project within 15 months.

Key Takeaways:

  • The Delhi Metro Rail Corporation (DMRC) has invited bids for the supply of 500 million units of renewable energy annually to power its operations.
  • The DMRC aims to increase the share of renewable energy in its total power mix to over 60% through the new initiative.
  • The project will include setting up a grid-connected captive generating plant with a battery energy storage system (BESS) in India.
  • The DMRC currently meets about 33% of its power demand from renewable sources.
  • Delhi Metro generates 40 million units of energy from rooftop solar installations across its stations, depots, and residential complexes.
  • The new initiative is part of DMRC's broader efforts to support India's transition to sustainable and low-carbon urban transport systems.
  • The move complies with the government's 'Panchamrit' climate action goals announced at COP26.
  • The project is expected to be completed within 15 months of award.

Statistics:

  • 500 million units of renewable energy to be supplied annually
  • 60% target for renewable energy share in total power mix
  • 33% current share of renewable energy in power demand
  • 40 million units generated from rooftop solar installations
  • 350 million units procured annually from the Rewa Solar Park
  • 15 months expected duration for project completion
  • 25 years for power purchase agreement duration

Sources:

  • DMRC press statement (no date mentioned)
  • "India's Transition to Sustainable and Low-Carbon Urban Transport Systems"
  • COP26 'Panchamrit' climate action goals announcement