Kochi, July 18 (KNN) The Kochi Metro Rail Limited (KRML) is planning to set up solar parks in Alappuzha and Kasaragod to meet its power requirements.

KRML’s managing director, Loknath Behera informed that the idea is to produce 100 per cent power using solar energy. Around 45-50 acres of land in Kasaragod will be utilised to build a solar park.

As per reports, the proposal is currently under the government’s consideration and is expected to be approved soon.

 “A park will also be set up in Alappuzha to generate electricity solely for the operations of Kochi Water Metro,” Behera said.

“We have plans to generate over 13 megawatts of power from the upcoming solar park at Kasaragod. The discussions regarding the Alappuzha solar plant are in their initial stage,” said an official.

The total solar energy generated by KMRL’s solar plants from April 2022 to March 2023 is 1, 37, 04,345 KWH.

The move is part of the KRML’s step towards reducing operational costs to zero by the next financial year. At present, the solar park at KMRL’s Muttom yard contributes 56 per cent of its energy requirement.  (KNN Bureau)