NAGPUR(Metro Rail News): AmpIn Energy Transition (Formerly Amp Energy India), India’s leading renewable energy transition platform, announces the signing of a Power Purchase Agreement (PPA) of 25 years for a 6 MWp solar project with the Maharashtra Metro Rail Corporation Ltd. (MMRCL), Nagpur Metro Rail Project.
MMRCL
MMRCL is a Special Purpose Company jointly sponsored by the Government of Maharashtra (GoM) and the Government of India (GoI) in 2015 for implementing all metro projects in the State of Maharashtra outside the Mumbai Metropolitan Region.
3rd Big Solar Project
This marks AmpIn’s third solar project for a metro rail and its inaugural metro venture in Maharashtra, following two successfully operating solar projects for L&T Metro & Kochi Metro. 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.
Power Distribution
The total capacity would be distributed across 19 sites, including 13 Metro Station Rooftop GI Sheds, 2 Depot Building Rooftop RCC installations, 1 Admin Building RCC installation, and 3 Station Track Walls.
Power Generation
The solar project is expected to replace ~36% of grid power with solar power for Nagpur Metro, resulting in a remarkable 41% savings per unit. In terms of environmental impact, the carbon offset achieved by this initiative would be approx. 7,000MT of CO2 annually for the life of the project.
Statement from CEO of AmpIn Energy Transition
“We are excited to partner with MMRCL in bringing sustainable energy solutions to Nagpur Metro. This project aligns with our commitment to fostering a cleaner and greener environment. Our experience with successfully implementing 2 metro projects in different states positions AmpIn well to contribute significantly to Maharashtra’s renewable energy goals for mass public transportation,” said Mr Pinaki Bhattacharyya, MD and CEO of AmpIn Energy Transition.
AmpIn Energy Transition
AmpIn is a leading renewable energy IPP in Maharashtra and a trusted renewable energy transition partner for corporates in the state. With an active portfolio of ~230MWp of assets under the open access and distributed generation mode, AmpIn caters to 8-9 marquee customers in the state.
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