Indian Railways Becoming Greener & Sustainable By Sudhir Garg Joint Secretary, Ministry of Small & Medium Enterprises(MSME)

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1 Indian Railways Becoming Greener & Sustainable By Sudhir Garg Joint Secretary, Ministry of Small & Medium Enterprises(MSME)

2 Indian Railways Indian Railways 3rd largest network, 66,500 RKM, 8495 stations with Energy bill of about INR Cr, i.e. 25% of Ordinary Working Expenses. INR 9475 Cr for electric traction, carrying 60% traffic. Further INR 1787 Cr for Non- Traction power IR consumes about 2% of electricity and about 3% of diesel of the country.

3 Indian Railways- Priority One of the priority is to Reduce traction bill substantially by Improving Utilization in Traction Power & Non-Traction Power Procure energy directly. Change energy mix for Decarbonization by putting up Solar & Wind Power plants

4 Challenges Bring Energy in the forefront Enabling Convincing all concerned environment Develop clear policy directives Frame work Scale up Showcasing the potential Making Zonal Railways part of the program Creating IT platform to monitor Connect to the business goals of the organization Invest in right solutions & Streamline implementation- Team building New station being developed Develop New Solar Plants on Railway coaches Areas Building operational efficiency

5 Change BAU approach- Development of an Energy Plan Energy Plan 2015 projected that IR Should source electric traction power directly from market- can reduce cost by 30% Should use Renewables extensively- 1200MW upto will reduce cost of non- traction power Energy Plan brought out potential of Energy Efficiency improvement In Non-Traction sector In Traction power- use of regenerative Locos only Additional savings on operational stream-lining Till Energy Efficiency

6 Way Forward- Energy Sourcing Building Partnership Ministry of Power- BEE, EESL Ministry of New & Renewable Energy, Ministry of Science & Technology- CEL UNDP, USAID, Shakti Foundation, CPI, CEEW Re-Engineer Energy sourcing- reduce cost by 30% To improve financial health, To spearhead shift towards rail. Operationalized distribution licensee status. Creation of a special vehicle- REMCL. Direct sourcing reduced cost of traction bill by INR 1081 Cr- confidence building of top administration

7 Mission 41k From cumulative savings on account of revised energy sourcing - 41,000 Cr.

8 Mission 41k- Actual Outcome S.No Year Saving as per Missio n 41K (in Rs Cr.) Saving achieved (in Rs Cr.) Cumulati ve Saving as per Mission 41K (in Rs Cr.) Cumula tive saving achieve d (in Rs Cr.) Var. in saving w.r.t Mission 41K (in Rs Cr.) (upto Nov. 17)

9 Way Forward- Energy Efficiency- Non-Traction Develop policy framework- align with business goals- bring on board top administration. Energy Efficiency- non-traction Audits for benchmarks- Internal & Externalidentify potential- UNDP-GEF, BEE partnerships. Carry out Pilot projects- Multiply success stories ESCO model pilot project at Vasai Road Station- Load reduced from 100KW to 70 KW. UNDP pilot projects» Super energy efficient fans (about 40 watt).» Automatic platform lighting management system with segregation of 70/30% circuits.» Automation of lighting, fan & pumping

10 Way Forward- Energy Efficiency- Traction Energy Efficiency- Traction Audits of Traction Sub Stations Extensive study, analysis of train running on 2 Zones Study of terrains over these zones Close monitoring & analysis of regeneration -Training to Loco pilots Study regeneration in 3 Phase locomotives & EMUs Monitoring switching-off of idle locomotives- 30% energy consumed by auxiliary motors Switching off rear loco (in Multi Loco formation) During down gradient On return trip while running empty

11 Positive Evidence In last 2 years, traction energy consumption remained almost same, as against 4% annual growth upto Efforts by Western Railway on Non-Traction-10% Savings in On overall basis 5%(3+2) reduction in non-traction energy in Has become top management agenda Award of work to ESCO company for all Railway Installations. Strategy was to transform Energy scene in short term

12 Outcome - Traction Energy Energy Consumption (in Billion kwh) 15,67 15,74 15, ,17 14, Energy Consumption (in Billion kwh)

13 Outcome Non- Traction Energy Energy Consumption (in Billion kwh) 2,48 2,49 2,49 2,5 2, Energy Consumption (in Billion kwh)

14 Decision Taken- Traction Traction power requirement- About 2000MW, increase to 3500MW with 100% Electrification. will In the current year (7 months period i.e. April to Sept) 1.7% SEC improvement achieved as compared to last year- Savings of about 400 Cr. annually. Use of 3 Phase Locomotives and EMUs only Target 350 Locomotives in 17-18, ramp-up from about 200 in to 300 in All EMUs with 3 phase- capacity increased in just 2 years- from about 450 to 600 HOG (Head-on-Generation) trains - 34 trains working Saving of about 87 Cr. annually achieved. Additionally 64 trains will be taken on HOG system in the current fiscal year- total saving potential of 250 Cr.

15 Decision Taken- Traction Continuous monitoring of regeneration is done in Crew Management System (CMS)for each Loco pilot 172 pair of trains has been shifted from diesel to electric traction which led to a saving of about 350 Cr. annually. Raising speed to 160/ 200 kmph on Delhi-Mumbai and Delhi-Howrah route by adopting latest 2x25 kv power supply system. IR has also planned to develop battery cum electric operated HP, 25 KV locos for shunting purposes. Become part of PAT- a Statutory body

16 Decision Taken- Mission 100% Electrification 38% commissioned network on IR on Electric Traction carries 54.3% coaching and 65.1% freight traffic with accounting for just 36% of Fuel bill. Work for Electrification of RKM was already sanction and execution is in progress. Balance RKM is under process for inclusion in Budget Year wise Target of Mission 100% Electrification

17 Mission 100% Electrification- Benefits Electrification of railway tracks plays an important role in modernization as well as in improving the finances of Railways as electric trains have several advantages. These advantages include; Seamless operations across vast network of railways. Enhance sectional capacity. Achieving the objectives of Mission Raftar. Enhance energy security of the country Line Haul cost cheaper by 57% and 54% for freight and pass traffic respectively compared to diesel traction. CO2 emission reduction with 100% electrification of IRs BG tracks would be 4.1 million tonne per annum. Employment of about 4 lakh man years will be generated during execution

18 Decision Taken- Traction- Open Access Item Power Remarks Traction power requirement About 2000MW This will increase to about 3500MW with 100% electrification Power procured under Open AccessNov MW Maharashtra, MP, Gujarat, Rajasthan, Jharkhand, Haryana, Karnataka, DVC area and CTU points in UP from RGPPL, BRBCL & JIPTL. This has resulted in savings of about Rs Cr. in BAU mode since Nov 15, better by Rs 1000 Cr., projected in Mission 41K Tariff reduced by AP, Chhattisgarh, Telengana Reduced rates respectively to Rs 4.99, 4.74, 5.6 per unit.

19 Decision Taken- Non- Traction Reduce consumption by 30% in next 4 yrs Policy issued to use only LED lighting All stations to be provided with 100% LED luminaries completed with 20 Lakh LED lights, balance 4467 by March % LED will reduce about 10% of total Energy i.e. about 240 million units leading to savings of Rs 180 Cr. per annum. Use only star rated energy efficient equipment Expand ESCO Model Contract Extended Installations. to cover all Energy audits All electrical installations to be audited. Aim is to accelerate energy savings Railway

20 Improving Energy Efficiency on IR Item Total Nontraction power requirement Remarks 400MW Total consumption 2.5 billion units(bu) in Reduced by 5.5% in the year (4.1% reduction in energy to 2.39 BU despite increase in load by 1.4%) giving a savings of Rs 100 Cr. In the current year ( 6 months period) 7% reduction achieved giving savings of Rs 62 Cr. Development of energy efficient buildings All new stations and buildings Redevelopment of stations will be done as per super ECBC guidelines (40% more energy efficient).

21 Renewables- Solarization 1000MW by 2020 Developed a case for VGF- to make solar power substantially cheaper Developer route for Solar power on roof top with 25 years fixed cost PPA- no internal investment Space identification, tendering for roof tops- through railway company & Zonal Railways Financial strength of Railways reduce cost - savings from day one- a strong confidence building financial model For the first time, 16 KW solar power plant has been provided at Sahibabad Railway Station where solar panels provide shelter as well. This will reduce the cost of platforms and in addition provide solar power. Further proliferated of this system will be done on new and existing platforms after gaining field experience.

22 Renewables- Solarization Partnering with traction power- states to provide banking for Madhya Pradesh -50MW from solar park SECI- 150MW in various states For captive plants through railway company in 20:80 model & sourcing of power as distribution licensee Involved field units- trained to create conviction Little investment by IR - considered non core activity 500MW Solar on rooftop- ordered 80MW, 175MW tenders in pipeline 500MW Solar on land banks hectares land identified ordered 50MW, 250MW in pipeline

23 Achievements of IR in Solar About 29.5MW Installed at 350+ Railway Stations and premises including 5MW in Delhi Area. Details of 5MW in Delhi Area S.No Railway Station Capacity 1 Hazrat Nizamuddin 0.70 MWp 2 New Delhi 2.05 MWp 3 Anand Vihar 0.80 MWp 4 Delhi 1.50 MWp Total 5.00 MWp Benefits Annual Solar generation Lac units per year. Cost of per unit as per PPA - Rs whereas cost of supply from SEB - Rs Saving per unit - Rs Annual saving - Rs Lac. The Project will reduce 6082 Ton of CO2 emission per year

24 Renewables- Wind Target- 200MW by 2020 Wind power plant- Installed 36.5 MW (26 MW commissioned in Oct in Jaisalmer (Rajasthan) & 10.5 MW commissioned in Integral Coach Factory (ICF), Chennai). LOA for 6MW issued on 5th Jan MW Tender floated T. N.(16 MW), A.P.( 1MW), M.P (13MW) & Maharashtra (16MW) Work transferred to REMCL for 10.5 MW 118 MW Wind mill plants - proposed to be taken out of 1000 MW scheme of MNRE.

25 Solarization Solar Panels on the roof top of a Railcar 4kW unit to meet light & fan load Railway had also planned harnessing solar energy through Solar panels on rooftops of Railway coaches. Based on initial trials on four Broad gauge coaches, one DMU rake has been provided with solar panels, which are meeting all its lighting & fan load. In addition work is in progress on 2 more rakes.

26 Transformational Initiatives 100% Electrification 100 % use of regenerative technology Speed up Electrification In ,000 Rkms done 24,000 kms by 2022 Setting up High HP Loco manufacturing units Produce only regenerative Locos and EMUs Progressively bring down diesel loco production

27 Passenger Amenities at Indian Railways Escalators Lifts 456 at 170 Stations till Dec at 129 Stations in next 2 years. 372 Approved in Dec 2017 on out of turn basis 2589 under approval in the budget at 132 Stations till Dec at 102 Stations in next 2 years under approval in the budget

28 IR s future Plan 100% renewable energy for meeting IR s energy requirement Integrating transmission line network & use it to carry RE power Almost 100% electrification- use low cost funding Auto-train operation 28

29 Take away-business Models by IR Energy efficiency Building partnership, Demonstrate success stories, Make it part of organizational goal, Multiply with some internal sources, largely through ESCO mode Renewable Power Projects Investment by developer- less risk for IR Have a special purpose vehicle to arrange for funds Arrange for VGF to keep the cost low Electrification projects Low cost financing from Insurance companies.

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