Indian Railways has made significant strides in using solar energy, with 2,626 railway stations now powered by solar energy. Up to November 2025, the total number of solar-powered railway stations reached 2,626, including the addition of 318 stations in the current financial year. Railways have commissioned 898 MW of solar power, a substantial increase from 3.68 MW in 2014. 629 MW of this capacity is used for traction purposes, supporting electric train operations. The remaining 269 MW meets non-traction needs such as station lighting, workshops, service buildings, and railway quarters. The initiative supports decarbonisation goals and reaffirms Indian Railways' commitment to achieving Net Zero Carbon Emissions by 2030. Contact: Dharmendra Tewari/ Dr. Nayan Solanki/ Ritu Raj. Release ID: 2204797, Visitor Counter: 1039. Date: 16 DEC 2025 6:47PM by PIB Delhi.
Key Entities Referenced
Indian Railways: The organization primarily responsible for implementing the policy of using solar energy.
2,626 Solar-Powered Railway Stations: The project of powering 2,626 railway stations with solar energy to promote sustainable railway operations.
Ministry of Railways: The government body overseeing the implementation of solar power initiatives for Indian Railways.
Net Zero Carbon Emissions by 2030: The goal that the solar initiatives aim to contribute towards.
Ministry of Railways
2,626 Solar-Powered Railway Stations
Supporting Cleaner and Sustainable Railway
Operations
898 MW Solar Power Commissioned; 70% Utilised for
Traction Purposes, Improving Energy security
प्रव तथ: 16 DEC 2025 6:47PM by PIB Delhi
Indian Railways has made strong progress in using solar energy across its rail network. At present, 2,626
railway stations are utilising solar power. This wide scale adoption is helping reduce energy costs. It is
also supporting a steady shift towards cleaner and more sustainable railway operations across the country.
This momentum has increased further in the current financial year. Up to November, 318 stations have
been added to the solar network. With these additions, the total number of solar-powered railway stations
has reached 2,626.
Railways has achieved a major milestone in clean energy use. By November 2025, it has commissioned
898 MW of solar power for its operations. This is a sharp increase from just 3.68 MW in 2014. It marks an
expansion of nearly 244 times over the 2014 level. Of the total commissioned capacity, 629 MW is being
utilised for traction purposes. It directly supports electric train operations. The remaining 269 MW meetsnon-traction needs. These include station lighting, workshops, service buildings and railway quarters. This
balanced use of solar power reduces dependence on conventional energy. It also improves the overall
efficiency of railway operations.
Solar installations at stations, buildings, and railway land are meeting the growing energy needs of Indian
Railways. They are doing so in a clean and sustainable way. These efforts are improving energy security.
They are also supporting decarbonisation goals. Such measures reaffirm Indian Railways’ commitment to
achieve Net Zero Carbon Emissions by 2030.
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Dharmendra Tewari/ Dr. Nayan Solanki/ Ritu Raj
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