Titagarh Wagons to acquire 4.8 MW solar energy from Fourth Partner Energy

• Solar power gamer Fourth Partner Energy has recently claimed that it has consolidated Titagarh Wagons Ltd to supply 4.8 megawatts (MW) solar energy to energize the latter's three manufacturing units in West Bengal.

Guest and also freight trains manufacturer Titagarh Wagons Ltd has authorized a power purchase agreement (PPA) with Fourth Partner Energy to obtain 4.8 MW of solar power for its wagon and steel foundries at Titagarh as well as its traveler coach and propulsion unit at Uttarpara, to efficiently replace almost 25 per cent of its existing yearly electrical power need with clean power, a declaration from Fourth Partner Energy stated. All 3 power plants are expected to be appointed by January 2021 according to the statement.

"We are excited to on-board Fourth Partner Energy to solarise our Heavy Engineering department, Titagarh Wagons and Titagarh Steel centers across West Bengal", said one official.

India is targeting 100 per cent electrification of railways in 3 years, which will certainly cause a close to doubling of electrical energy demand by the market, he claimed adding that Fourth Partner believes solar will certainly play a crucial function in meeting this.

"We have actually likewise partnered with Indian Railways to solarise Jabalpur, Varanasi, Gorakhpur stations and also the Nagpur Metro Rail," claimed a resource connected with the development.

4th Partner Energy is a firm helping India's solar energy services with 400 MW operational capacity carried out for marquee customers like UltraTech Cement, Walmart, Hindustan Unilever, Coca Cola, Akzo Nobel, Skoda and also Schneider amongst others.