Delhi Metro Rail Corporation Aims to Boost Renewable Energy Share to Over 60%

Strategic Insights -

Delhi Metro Rail Corporation (DMRC) has announced plans to increase its renewable energy share to over 60% with a 25-year power purchase agreement and grid-connected solar plant with battery energy storage system. This move is part of DMRC's commitment to clean and green operations, with the aim of supplying 500 million units of renewable energy annually to power its operations in Delhi and the National Capital Region.

Key Takeaways:

  • DMRC has invited bids to select a Solar Power Developer for establishing a grid-connected Captive Generating Plant along with a Battery Energy Storage System (BESS) in India.
  • The selected developer will be responsible for commissioning the plant within a 15-month completion period from the date of award.
  • The Power Purchase Agreement (PPA) with DMRC will span 25 years, ensuring a long-term and stable source of clean energy for the metros operations.
  • DMRC currently meets a major portion of its power requirement through renewable energy, drawing approximately 350 MUs from the Rewa Solar Park and 40 MUs from rooftop solar installations.
  • The metro aims to increase its renewable energy share to over 60%, making it the first metro system in India to achieve this level of green energy penetration.
  • The project aligns with the Government of India's Panchamrit strategy, a five-fold climate action framework announced at COP26.
  • The selected developer will supply 500 million units of renewable energy annually to power DMRC's operations in Delhi and the National Capital Region.

Statistics:

  • DMRC currently draws approximately 350 MUs from the Rewa Solar Park and 40 MUs from rooftop solar installations.
  • The metro aims to increase its renewable energy share to over 60% of its total energy usage during operational hours and 65% during daytime operations.
  • The selected developer will source 500 million units of renewable energy annually to power DMRC's operations in Delhi and the National Capital Region.
  • The Power Purchase Agreement (PPA) with DMRC will span 25 years.

Sources:

  • DMRC press release, as reported in "DMRC Aims to Boost Renewable Energy Share to Over 60% with 25-year Power Purchase Agreement" (no date provided).
  • Government of India's Panchamrit strategy, as reported in "Panchamrit Strategy: Achieving Climate Action" (no date provided).
  • Global Data Point, "REWA Solar Power Plant" (2022).