Pakistan Railways all set to go solar
Last updated on: 05 October,2023 09:15 pm
Pakistan Railways all set to go solar
ISLAMABAD (APP) – The Pakistan Railways is all set to start switching its entire stations’ power network, including major railway stations, offices, workshops, and factories, to solar systems in phases which would help the department save billions of rupees.
“The step is expected to save Rs1.8 billion in the first phase, later on, more stations, offices, and other facilities will be added in the subsequent phases,” an official in the Ministry of Railways told APP.
Initially, in the first phase, he said, the Pakistan Railways wanted to switch around 99 formations, including major railway stations, nine divisional headquarters and other vital offices to solar power.
He said the PR was going to hire the services of the National Engineering Services Pakistan (NESPAK) for the conversion of its network to a solar system.
The official said that the department had decided to shift the railway network to solar energy to minimise the economic burden.
On the other hand, due to the ongoing energy crisis and the surge in utility bills, the PR management has implemented a policy that prohibits its officers from using air-conditioners before 11am.