The upcoming Badarpur-Faridabad corridor of Delhi Metro would be powered by a Green Sub-station as the Delhi Metro Rail Corporation has constructed a host of eco-friendly features at Faridabad including its first ever ‘green’ electrical Receiving Sub-station (RSS).
The RSS, constructed at Sector 46, Faridabad, will provide power to the 13.875-km Badarpur – Escorts Mujesar (Faridabad) elevated corridor. Officials said the DMRC has already applied for its “Green Building” certification to the Indian Green Building Council.
The sub-station has a series of eco-friendly features, which makes it the first ever ‘green’ RSS of the Delhi Metro network. Solar power panels with a capacity of 50 kWp have been installed at the RSS. The power generated will cater to requirements of the RSS building and the remaining power will be used for the station’s electrical load.
“A Wetland Sewage Treatment Plant has also been constructed from where retreated water will be reused for horticulture and sanitary purposes. Water meters have also been installed to monitor the consumption of water. All the indoor and outdoor lighting has been done with LEDs to ensure minimal power consumption. Carbon dioxide censors have also been installed at the control room to maintain good quality air,” a metro spokesperson said.
Similarly, provision for rainwater harvesting has been done inside the RSS premises for optimal utilisation of rainwater. Low CFC refrigerant and Inverter Compressor type VRV air conditioning system, which is more environment friendly and consumes less energy, has been installed inside the premises.
