A solar panel installation under the Northeast Frontier Railway. As per the NFR, the total installed solar capacity across the zone has reached 31.890 MWp as of February 2026. Photo Courtesy: (CPRO NFR)
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Maligaon, March 21 (MExN): The Northeast Frontier Railway (NFR) has reported significant progress in solar power generation, with a steady expansion of its renewable energy capacity across divisions
The total installed solar capacity across NFR has reached 31.890 MWp as of February 2026, since the launch of its solarisation initiative in 2011, informed a press release issued by the NFR Chief Public Relations Officer.
Of this, 22.734 MWp ((Megawatt-peak)capacity has been added during the current financial year 2025–26 alone, indicating an accelerated push towards green energy adoption, it added.
Among the divisions, Lumding (including the Guwahati portion) recorded the highest cumulative installation at 13.334 MWp, followed by Rangiya division with 8.941 MWp.
Other divisions, including Alipurduar, Katihar and Tinsukia, have also contributed to the overall capacity.
The NFR highlighted that the solar installations have yielded operational benefits.
During 2025–26 (till February 2026), the average monthly solar energy generation stood at around 9.18 lakh units, translating into an estimated monthly saving of approximately Rs 68.80 lakh, it said,
Further, NFR has 19.14 MWp of additional solar capacity under various stages of implementation across its divisions. Major upcoming projects are planned in Lumding, Rangiya, Katihar and Alipurduar divisions.
The NFR stated that these initiatives reflect its commitment to sustainable development and align with Indian Railways’ broader goal of achieving net-zero carbon emissions, while also contributing to long-term cost efficiency.
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