Question

Indian Railways have recently launched their first solar-powered train the solar panels fitted on the top of the train coaches generate 17 units of power each day which enables the lighting system inside the coach what is your opinion about what is your opinion about this initiative of Indian Railways?

Answer 1

1. On July 14, Indian Railways inaugurated the country's first solar-powered DEMU (diesel electrical multiple units) trains from Delhi's Safdarjung railway station.
2. These solar panels, which are made under the 'Make in India' initiative, cost $Rs54lakh.$ Solar panels are being employed as a grid in railways for the first time in the world. The train has a battery backup and can run for at least $72hours$ on battery power.
3. The solar panels generate about $17units$ of power in a day which enables the lighting system in the coach.
4. The railways will save $Rs672crore$ each year by saving an estimated $1.2lakhkilolitres$ of diesel per year. Solar energy would also help to reduce $2.7lakhtonnes$ of $C{O}_2$ emissions per year.
5. So in my opinion, it is a great initiative by the Indian government as it is saving both money and the environment. In such a world where pollution control and fuel prices are major issues, the introduction of solar panels in railway systems is a great step.