Ampin partners with Maharashtra Metro to set up 6 MW solar project, promises 41% savings

Empin Energy Transitions on Thursday said it will set up a 6 MW solar project for Maharashtra Metro Rail Corporation Limited (MMRCL).

MMRCL is a special purpose company jointly sponsored by the Government of Maharashtra and the Central Government in 2015 to implement all metro projects outside the Mumbai Metropolitan Region.

“AMPIn Energy Transition (formerly AMP Energy India) has signed a 25-year power purchase agreement (PPA) with Maharashtra Metro Rail Corporation Limited (MMRCL), Nagpur Metro Rail Project for a 6 MWp solar project,” the company said. Has announced.” in a statement. After two successfully operated solar projects for L&T Metro and Kochi Metro, this is Empin’s third solar project for Metro Rail and its inaugural metro venture in Maharashtra. The total capacity of this solar project is 6 MWp which will be developed in two packages of 2.5 MWp and 3.5 MWp respectively.

The total capacity will be distributed across 19 sites, including 13 metro station rooftops, two depot building rooftops etc. The solar project is expected to replace 36 percent of the grid power for Nagpur Metro with solar power, resulting in a significant savings of 41 percent. per unit.

Pinaki Bhattacharya, MD & CEO, Ampin Energy Transition, said, “With our experience of successful implementation of two metro projects in different states, Ampin will significantly contribute to Maharashtra’s renewable energy goals for large-scale public transport.

(This story has not been edited by News18 staff and is published from a syndicated news agency feed – PTI)