The NCRTC has earned the IGBC Net-Zero Energy rating for its platinum-rated Sahibabad and Guldhar RRTS stations on the Delhi-Ghaziabad-Meerut corridor. This milestone, recognized at Green Building Congress 2024, highlights the stations’ energy-positive operations powered by solar infrastructure, marking a historic achievement in sustainable urban transit in India.
Key Highlights:
- First in India: This is the first instance of any station in India being awarded the Net-Zero Energy (Operations) rating, reflecting NCRTC’s groundbreaking commitment to sustainability.
- Solar Power Excellence: The in-house solar rooftop plants at both stations generate more energy than the auxiliary consumption required, with surplus energy routed to other NCRTC electrical systems.
- Recognition for Ghaziabad RRTS Station: The Ghaziabad RRTS station also received the IGBC Platinum Rating in the Green MRTS category during the Congress.
Sustainability Initiatives:
From project inception to implementation, NCRTC has championed green practices, including:
- Use of fly ash bricks.
- Construction waste management.
- Natural ventilation and energy efficiency designs.
- Solar energy solutions and rainwater harvesting systems.
The landscaping efforts at various facilities, including the Ghaziabad Receiving Substation and RRTS stations, further reduce carbon emissions, setting benchmarks in eco-friendly transportation.
Renewable Energy Impact:
NCRTC’s robust adoption of solar energy along the corridor generates 4 MWp of in-house solar power, reducing annual CO2 emissions by over 4,000 tons. This initiative transforms stations, depots, and substations into hubs of renewable energy.
IGBC and Environmental Commitment:
The IGBC, an initiative of CII, promotes global best practices in sustainability. The organisation’s recognition of NCRTC’s efforts underscores the corporation’s mission to align with global environmental goals while transforming urban transportation in India.
Conclusion:
The IGBC’s Net-Zero Energy rating for NCRTC’s Sahibabad and Guldhar stations reinforces the organisation’s dedication to green practices and sustainable transit solutions. This achievement marks a significant milestone in India’s urban transportation landscape, inspiring progress toward eco-friendly infrastructure and aligning with global environmental commitments.
Source: NCRTC – Press Release | Image Credit: NCRTC
