The Western Railway on Wednesday said it had created solar energy generation of 5.82 MU (Million Units) of electricity during current FY 2024-25 (till August 2024), which is equivalent to reducing carbon foot print of over 4,655 tonnes and resulted in a total saving of Rs 3.33 crore.

"Till August-2024, solar panels of 13.08 MWp have been installed at 229 locations (136 stations and 93 service/office buildings/sheds/workshops) in all 6 divisions of Western Railway. This includes 50 locations on Mumbai Central Division, 35 locations on Vadodara Division, 60 locations on Ratlam Division, 16 locations on Ahmedabad Division, 34 locations on Rajkot Division and 34 locations on Bhavnagar Division. This has also resulted into considerable saving of revenue. This is equivalent to carbon absorption capability of approx. 5.25 lakh trees," a spokesperson said.