Kochi Metro to have 2.3 MWp solar plant

09 Feb 2018 Editorial Team

The Kochi Metro Rail has signed a power purchase agreement (PPA) with AMP Solar India, under which AMP Solar will supply solar power of 2.3 MWp to the agency. The power generated by the plant will be connected to the power distribution system of KMRL. According to the agreement, AMP Solar India will reportedly set up a ground-mounted solar plant on the land available in KMRL’s Muttom depot.

The agreement is on condition that KMRL will purchase solar power at the lowest rate quoted by the successful bidder for the next 25 years.The power generated will be connected to the power distribution system of KMRL for usage.

As per reports, the plant is capable of generating 34.3 lakh units of electricity per year. This will help Kochi Metro save Rs 63 lakh per year on the energy cost. This would raise the total solar power generated by the Kochi Metro Rail Project to 6.3 MWp.

At present, the Kochi Metro Rail Project has placed solar panels on the rooftop of 16 stations and buildings in the metro yard. The installed capacity of the rooftop project is 4 MWp.

Infrastructure Transport

24 Oct 2025

Bengaluru Unveils Rs 1,200 Bn Infra Upgrade Plan

Bengaluru is set to receive a massive infrastructure boost worth Rs 1,200 billion under new projects planned by the Karnataka government to enhance urban mobility and connectivity. The initiative includes the expansion of the city’s metro network, construction of tunnel roads, elevated corridors, and 500 km of white-topping works to improve road durability. The Bruhat Bengaluru Mahanagara Palike (BBMP) and Bengaluru Metro Rail Corporation Limited (BMRCL) will jointly execute the projects. Key projects include tunnel roads between Hebbal and Mekhri Circle, 25 new signal-free corridors, and ..

Cochin Shipyard delivers first indigenous ASW vessel ‘Mahe’ to Navy

Cochin Shipyard Limited (CSL) has delivered INS Mahe, the first indigenous Anti-Submarine Warfare Shallow Water Craft (ASW SWC), to the Indian Navy. The vessel is part of an eight-ship series being constructed under the Navy’s “Atmanirbhar Bharat” initiative to strengthen coastal defence capabilities. Designed and built entirely in India, Mahe features advanced sensors and weapon systems for detecting and neutralising underwater threats in coastal waters. The vessel underwent extensive sea trials before delivery, demonstrating high performance and manoeuvrability. This milestone reinfo..

Vedanta Group to invest Rs 1,000 billion more in Odisha projects

Vedanta Group has announced an additional investment of Rs 1,000 billion in Odisha to expand its operations across metals, energy, and downstream industries. Anil Agarwal, Chairman, made the announcement during the third edition of the Make in Odisha conclave, highlighting the state’s pivotal role in India’s industrial growth.The investment will focus on strengthening Vedanta’s aluminium and copper businesses, establishing new value-added facilities, and boosting employment in the region. The company already operates large-scale plants in Jharsuguda and Lanjigarh, contributing significan..