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To enhance the share of renewable energy, a combination of solar, wind and other renewable sources is planned based on strategic power procurement planning. Most of the renewable power projects for Indian Railways have been taken up under Power Purchase Agreement (developer mode).

Indian Railways aims to become a net-zero carbon emitter by 2030. Indian Railways has plans to source 30,000 MW of renewable energy capacity by 2029-30, with a current installation of 147 MW of solar plants and 103 MW of wind power plants.

Use of Solar Energy by Western Railway

Western Railway is using solar energy for its power requirements and has taken steps to increase the use of renewable energy.

As per Western Railway data, till December 2024, Solar panels of 13.72 MWp have been installed at 242 locations (146 stations and 96 service/office buildings/sheds/workshops) in all 6 divisions of Western Railway, including 50 locations on Mumbai Central Division, 35 locations on Vadodara Division, 61 locations on Ratlam Division, 17 locations on Ahmedabad Division, 34 locations on Rajkot Division and 45 locations on Bhavnagar Division. This has also resulted into considerable saving of revenue. This is equivalent to carbon absorption capability of 5,48,720 trees.

In FY 2023-24, solar panels on 6 divisions of Western Railway have generated 12.36 Million Units of electricity, which is equivalent to reducing carbon foot print of 9888.21 tonnes and resulted in a total saving of Rs 6.43 crore, as per a statement.

Apart from this, Western Railway has provided solar water heaters, solar street lights, solar panels at LC gates as part of green energy resources. Further, they are planning to install solar plants at all the buildings to the maximum extent to achieve nation’s mission to reduce carbon footprint.

Wind Turbine Solar Hybrid System

The Wind Turbine Solar Hybrid System with a capacity of 4 KWp each has been installed at Khar Road station and Naigaon station on pilot project basis. During the day solar modules convert the solar energy to electricity using the inbuilt solar charger.

Each turbine charge controller converts Variable Voltage Variable Frequency (VVVF) supply generated by Wind turbine (WT) into DC supply suitable for charging 24V battery bank. Inverter is used to convert the DC energy into AC supply of 230V, 50Hz, 1 Ph for the AC loads like lights, fans etc.

How it operates

Unutilised space between the tracks is used to generated energy by using Vertical Axis Wind Turbines.

Minimal space is required as compared to Horizontal axis wind turbines.

Energy production is done from the wind generated through the moving local and fast trains.

The system has maintenance free battery energy storage (BESS), due to which, the stored energy can be utilised when wind, solar and grid is not available.

Excess of energy generated can be exported to the utility grid.

Indian Railways’ green steps

A MoU was signed between Indian Railways, Government of India and the United States Agency for International Development/India (USAID/India) on June 14, 2023. The MoU includes different areas of cooperation such as long-term clean energy planning and procurement; development of energy efficiency policy; technical support for addressing regulatory and implementation barriers; and capacity building programmes.

Indian Railway has taken a number of initiatives to reduce its carbon emissions which include use of energy efficient technologies like completely switching over to production of three phase electric locomotives with regenerative features, use of head on generation (HOG) technology, use of LED lights in buildings and coaches, star rated appliances and afforestation.

In order to achieve its net zero goal by 2030, Indian Railways is working on electrifying railway tracks, with 80.61% of the broad-gauge network already electrified. Energy Efficiency initiatives include using LED lights, star-rated appliances, and regenerative braking in three-phase electric locomotives.

Indian Railways is planting around 1 crore trees annually to create additional carbon sinks. Indian Railways is setting up waste-to-energy plants and implementing effective waste management systems at railway stations. Many railway stations and buildings have achieved green certifications, demonstrating significant improvements in energy efficiency and water conservation.

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The solar installation has been helping the company to harness renewable energy to power its operations and significantly reduce the electricity consumption from the grid.

Installation of 500 KWh of ESS and its seamless integration with Solar, grid and DG has ensured a significant saving in fuel costs and also decreased peak load KVA charges by 50%, further improving the operational efficiency

The 500 KWh installed capacity fully consists of refurbished batteries, which have been repurposed from customers who exchanged their older batteries for the latest 5th generation high-performance batteries. This initiative highlights the company’s strong commitment to environmental sustainability and its efforts to promote a circular economy in EV batteries.

“We are happy that our actions stay true to our genesis of Power Using Renewable Energy (PURE), which not only helps us reduce our environmental impact but also significantly cut energy costs,” said Dr. Nishanth Dongari, Founder and Managing Director of PURE EV. “By harnessing the power of solar energy in combination with cutting-edge energy storage technology, we are making powerful strides towards a more sustainable future. This approach not only reduces our reliance on non-renewable resources but also enhances our operational efficiency, ensuring that we are driving both environmental and economic benefits. As we continue to innovate and integrate these green technologies into our business model, we are reinforcing our commitment to sustainability and shaping a cleaner, more energy-efficient tomorrow.”

As part of its ongoing commitment to sustainability, PURE EV is planning to expand its renewable energy efforts in the next two years. The company aims to add another 125 KW solar system and a further 500 KWh ESS, accelerating its path toward achieving net-zero carbon emissions at its plant and offices by 2026.

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OGMP 2.0 established a comprehensive framework that includes best practices for emissions management and a robust reporting system. It emphasises accurate measurement, reporting, and verification (MRV) of methane emissions to drive reductions effectively.

Under this MoU, Cairn will establish a 5-year methane reduction target and transparently report its progress to OGMP. This would enable Cairn to analyse its emission profiles and utilise the data to mitigate emissions cost-effectively. With this partnership, Cairn reaffirms its commitment to accelerate its efforts towards becoming Net Zero Carbon by 2030.

OGMP 2.0 covers over 40% of global oil and gas production empowering companies to improve the quality and accuracy of emissions data for effective methane reduction.

Welcoming Cairn to this partnership, Giulia Ferrini, OGMP 2.0 Programme Manager, said “We are thrilled to welcome our first member from India and hope that Cairn’s commitment will inspire other companies from the country to join OGMP 2.0 and contribute to improving methane emissions reporting and management practices in the oil and gas sector”.

OMGP 2.0 provides companies with credible means and science-backed framework to establish that they are progressing towards methane reduction targets, supporting the goals of the Paris Agreement and the Global Methane Pledge—a commitment by over 150 countries to reduce global methane emissions by 30% by 2030. By joining OGMP 2.0, Cairn has set a new benchmark in India’s oil and gas industry for methane transparency and actively contributing to the nation’s environmental objectives. This membership brings the first upstream oil and gas company in India into the initiative, doubling OGMP 2.0 coverage close to one-fourth of Indian oil and gas production.

Commenting on this partnership, Hitesh Vaid, Chief Financial Officer, Cairn Oil & Gas, Vedanta Ltd. said, “We are excited to join UNEP’s OGMP 2.0 to set and achieve our methane reduction targets. Setting new benchmarks in sustainable energy production, Cairn has become the first oil and gas company in India to adopt this programme. Our multi-faceted ESG strategy—spanning renewable energy integration, carbon capture utilisation and storage (CCUS), waste-to-energy projects adopting low carbon technologies, and extensive nature-based carbon solutions—highlights the extent of our dedication towards both environment and India’s energy security. With OGMP 2.0 membership, we aim to not only reduce methane emissions and become Net Zero by 2030, but also drive a broader industry transformation towards responsible and sustainable energy practices.”

Earlier this year, Cairn had announced the fast-tracking of its net zero commitments to 2030. Cairn is committed to enhancing its operational performance in synergy with climate change mitigation and further plans to minimise emissions through process optimisation, improved reliability, and low-carbon technologies. Cairn has successfully reduced potential gas flaring volume by 60% over the last four years. The multi-pronged long-term strategy to become Net Zero Carbon by 2030 is backed by a meticulous plan exploring new opportunities.

Oil and Gas Methane Partnership 2.0 (OGMP 2.0)

The Oil & Gas Methane Partnership 2.0 (OGMP 2.0) is the United Nations Environment Programme’s flagship oil and gas reporting and mitigation programme. OGMP 2.0 is the only comprehensive, measurement-based reporting framework for the oil and gas industry that improves the accuracy and transparency of methane emissions reporting. This is key to prioritising methane mitigation actions in the sector. If you can’t measure it, you can’t fix it. This comprehensiveness allows us to track and compare progress and performance across companies. OGMP 2.0’s data is one of the key components of UNEP’s International Methane Emissions Observatory’s solution to the methane data problem. IMEO is an initiative that drives action on methane reduction.

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Ramesh Nair, CEO, Mindspace Business Parks REIT, said, “At Mindspace REIT, we believe sustainable growth is not just a choice but a responsibility to future generations. Our Net Carbon Zero target by 2042, supported by our GRESB rankings and green building portfolio, demonstrates our dedication towards a greener, more resilient future. Our focus on wellness at the workplace across our people, tenants and communities has been impactful. We will continue pushing boundaries and innovating to create a truly sustainable built environment.”

Environment

– With 99.9% of the portfolio already certified as green, and with 19.3msf of platinum green certified buildings, the entity is walking the talk to build and manage sustainable ecosystems.

– Through the reporting year, Mindspace REIT has increased its renewable energy consumption to 31,842 MWh, accounting for 28.93% of total energy usage at operational assets, up from 6.12% in FY 2023-24.

– Mindspace REIT announced its intent to validate near-term and long-term GHG emissions reduction targets externally through the Science Based Target initiative (SBTi).

– The entity has reduced its Scope 1 & 2 emissions by a significant 30.5% in FY 2023-24 compared to FY 2019-20 baseline.

– Mindspace REIT treated and reused 12,58,068 KL wastewater and recycled more than 95% of operational waste.

Social

– The REIT spent INR 96.1 million in CSR initiatives, undertaking multiple initiatives for societal upliftment supporting animal welfare, women’s security and empowerment, aiding sportspeople with disabilities and lake rejuvenation, positively impacting 6,04,918 community members.

– The entity’s robust health and safety practices have earned it 9 Sword of Honor Awards in addition to the Five Star Occupational Health and Safety Ratings from the British Safety Council for 7 assets.

– The entity has allocated a significant wellness spend of INR 74000 per employee. Mindspace REIT also delivered an average of more than 20 hours of training to employees, of which 11 were focused on ESG topics to align them better with its Net Carbon Zero goals.

Governance

– 94% of the entity’s critical suppliers, who account for 60% of its construction expenditure in terms of value, have acknowledged Mindspace REIT’s Supplier Code of Conduct.

– 100% of the portfolio is covered under Climate Risk Assessment

– Mindspace REIT has also become the First Indian REIT to issue Sustainability Linked Bond, raising INR 650 Crore from International Finance Corporation.

– Mindspace REIT is first Indian commercial real estate entity to be recognized as the ‘Global Listed Sector Leader’ in the GRESB Development Portfolio Benchmark 2023. The entity also secured first place in the ‘Listed Companies Category’ for Commercial Business in Asia, a perfect 100/100 in office development and 91/100 for Standing Investments.

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With this, Nxtra becomes the only data centre organisation in India to have pledged to RE100 and the 14th Indian company to achieve this milestone, underscoring its commitment to environmental sustainability and its aim of becoming net-zero by 2031.

The company has significantly increased its renewable energy use and has contracted 422,000 MWh renewable energy till date. In FY 2023-24, Nxtra saved ~ 156,595 tCO2e emissions by sourcing renewable energy through Power Purchase Agreements (PPAs) and Captive Solar Rooftop Plants.

Ashish Arora, CEO — Nxtra by Airtel, said, “We are an environmentally responsible brand and have been increasingly adopting clean energy alternatives. We are on a healthy trajectory towards achieving our net-zero goals of 2031 and are happy to become a part of the RE100 initiative with a commitment to 100% renewable electricity.”

Atul Mudaliar, Director of Systems Change – India, said, “Despite being highly energy intensive, data centres are overlooked for their emissions. It is inspiring to see Nxtra taking the lead in adopting best practices to reduce their carbon footprint. Nxtra’s initiative to source renewable energy for their operations will be a fitting example for data centre companies to accelerate the journey to a cleaner future. We are delighted to welcome Nxtra by Airtel to RE100.”

Nxtra by Airtel has sustainability at the core of its business operations and has been dedicated towards building a greener tomorrow in line with its mission to be ‘Responsible by Choice and Sustainable by Design.’ As part of this, the company has implemented a multifaceted approach that combines technological innovation, operational excellence and comprehensive interventions to ensure operational efficiency and environmental sustainability. It has adopted multiple interventions to reduce absolute scope 1 and 2 greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions across its operations and become net-zero by FY2031.

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Luminous has entered into a Memorandum of Understanding (MOU) with the Energy Swaraj Foundation. The MOU was signed by Preeti Bajaj, CEO & MD of Luminous Power Technologies, and Professor Chetan Singh Solanki, Founder of the Energy Swaraj Foundation, also known as the “Solar Man of India.’’

In the first stage of this partnership, Luminous has extended support to the Energy Swaraj Foundation’s “Wrinkles Achhe Hain” campaign. This initiative encourages people to wear non-ironed clothes on Mondays to reduce energy consumption and lower carbon footprint. Led by Prof. Chetan Singh Solanki, the campaign invites individuals and organizations to embrace a sustainable lifestyle and contribute to reducing energy consumption and greenhouse gas emissions related to ironing clothes.

With the launch of the partnership around World Environment Day, Luminous strengthens its commitment to promoting environmental sustainability and raising awareness about the collective responsibility we all share in mitigating the effects of climate change. Through this collaboration, Luminous and the Energy Swaraj Foundation will champion community awareness, and energy efficiency education, and contribute to achieving net-zero emissions targets.

Shikha Gupta, Chief Human Resource Officer at Luminous, expressed her enthusiasm for the collaboration, stating, “At Luminous, we are committed to promoting sustainable practices and reducing our environmental footprint. Our partnership with the Energy Swaraj Foundation and the ‘Wrinkles Achhe Hain’ campaign aligns perfectly with our broader efforts to drive climate correction initiatives and support India’s journey towards net-zero emissions. By encouraging a simple behaviour change, we aim to empower individuals to make a meaningful difference in preserving our planet for future generations.”

Professor Chetan Singh Solanki, Founder of the Energy Swaraj Foundation said, “I am very happy that a leading solar company like Luminous Power Technologies has joined Energy Swaraj Foundation in Action for Climate Correction and hope this will help in speeding the restoration of the environment.”

Taking a big leap towards strengthening its sustainability and solar endeavours, Luminous Power Technologies has recently inaugurated the Solar Panel Factory in Rudrapur, Uttarakhand. Contributing to becoming a catalyst for positive change, the initiative is aligned with the solar vision and sustainability objectives of the nation as outlined by the Hon’ble Prime Minister during the landmark launch of ‘PM Suryodaya Yojana’. Equipped with the latest advancements in solar panel manufacturing, the facility boasts of cutting-edge technology and infrastructure designed to ensure maximum efficiency and minimal environmental impact.

Luminous has also undertaken several other initiatives to promote environmental conservation, such as Project LIFE (Luminous Initiatives For Environment), which addresses issues like deforestation, climate change mitigation, and ecosystem restoration through tree plantation drives and other eco-friendly measures. Luminous also prioritises circularity by promoting the reduction of e-waste and encouraging sustainable manufacturing practices. The company has adopted sustainable packaging solutions, minimised single-use plastics, and maximised the use of recycled water in its manufacturing processes.

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The Ministry of Railways had posted, “Marching towards #MissionNetZero Carbon Emission by harnessing Solar Power
– Capacity increased 54x in the last 9 years
– Solar power capacity commissioned:
– Till March 2014: 3.68 MW
– 2014-23: 200.31 MW.”

Reacting to this, the PM wrote, “Shows commendable progress in our commitment towards a greener future. In just 9 years, we have enhanced our capacity significantly, taking significant strides towards #MissionNetZero Carbon Emission. Let us continue this journey, ensuring a brighter and sustainable tomorrow for India.”

Railway in India to run on net zero emissions by 2030

Recently, Prime Minister Narendra Modi has stated that by 2030, India will be a country whose railway network will run on net zero emissions. Earlier this month, the PM laid the foundation stone for the redevelopment of 508 Railway Stations across the country via video conferencing.

Addressing the gathering, the Prime Minister remarked, “Our emphasis is on making Indian Railways modern as well as environment friendly”. He informed that 100 percent rail line electrification will be achieved very soon which will result in all the trains in India running only on electricity. The Prime Minister also mentioned that the number of stations that generate electricity from solar panels has increased to more than 1200 in the last 9 years. The Prime Minister emphasized that the government aims to produce green energy from every railway station in the near future.

He also mentioned that LED lights have been installed in about 70,000 coaches and the number of bio-toilets in trains has increased 28 times as compared to 2014. PM Modi underlined that all the Amrit stations will be built to meet the standards of green buildings. “By 2030, India will be a country whose railway network will run on net zero emissions”, he expressed.

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