Archive · 30 Jan 2026
MRVC Installs Solar Power at Key Stations
The Mumbai Railway Vikas Corporation (MRVC) is putting up big solar power systems at four train stations: Mira Road, Virar, Palghar, and Neral.
They are doing this to use cleaner energy and save money.
Each station will get different amounts of solar power, adding up to 1,250 kW in total.
This will make about 5,000 units of electricity every day.
The project costs around ₹5.34 crore and is expected to save about ₹1.5 crore every year.
It will also help the environment by reducing pollution and making the stations more eco-friendly.
The project is being managed by the Railway Energy Management Company Limited to make sure it meets all the necessary standards.
This initiative is part of MRVC's plan to make train stations more sustainable and better for passengers.
MRVC is installing solar power systems at Mira Road, Virar, Palghar, and Neral railway stations to promote sustainability and energy efficiency.
The total solar capacity planned is 1,250 kW, with each station receiving different capacities: 220 kW at Mira Road, 475 kW at Virar, 190 kW at Palghar, and 465 kW at Neral.
The project, costing approximately ₹5.34 crore, is expected to generate 5,000 units of electricity daily and save about ₹1.5 crore annually.
The solar installations will reduce carbon emissions, lower dependence on fossil fuel-based grid power, and support India's renewable energy goals.
The project is being implemented with the Railway Energy Management Company Limited as the Project Management Consultant to ensure adherence to technical standards and quality.
- Who
- Mumbai Railway Vikas Corporation (MRVC)
- What
- Installation of large-scale solar power systems at key suburban railway stations
- When
- Implementation underway (specific timeline not mentioned)
- Where
- Mira Road, Virar, Palghar, and Neral railway stations in Mumbai
- Why
- To support sustainable and energy-efficient operations, reduce carbon emissions, and lower dependence on fossil fuel-based grid power
- Stations
- Mira Road, Virar, Palghar, Neral
- Total Solar Capacity
- 1,250 kW
- Project Cost
- ₹5.34 crore
- Daily Electricity Generation
- 5,000 units
- Annual Savings
- ₹1.5 crore
- Payback Period
- 4 years
- Project Management Consultant
- Railway Energy Management Company Limited