🌞 Diwana Solar Project

India's First Railway-Side Solar Revolution

🚂 Indian Railways ⚡ 2.938 MWp 📍 Panipat, Haryana

Project Overview

🏆 Historic Milestone

The Diwana Solar Project marks a groundbreaking achievement as India's first solar installation alongside railway tracks. Commissioned in September 2020, this innovative project transforms railway corridor land into a clean energy powerhouse, serving the AAA-rated Indian Railways.

12.97
Hectares Solar Farm
4.40
GWh Annual Energy
17.1%
Capacity Utilization
27°
Optimal Tilt Angle

Solar Resource Excellence

Panipat's location in Haryana provides exceptional solar conditions with consistent irradiance throughout the year, making it ideal for large-scale solar generation.

Global Horizontal Irradiance (GHI)
4.79 kWh/m²/day
Direct Normal Irradiance (DNI)
3.38 kWh/m²/day
Global Tilted Irradiance (GTI)
5.24 kWh/m²/day
PV Output Potential
4.11 kWh/kWp/day
Average Temperature
24.5°C
Performance Ratio
75%

Monthly Generation Profile

Peak generation occurs during March-April, with consistent performance throughout the year.

3.13 Jan
4.36 Feb
5.05 Mar
4.99 Apr
4.57 May
3.85 Jun
3.47 Jul
3.80 Aug
4.39 Sep
4.45 Oct
3.84 Nov
3.41 Dec

Monthly PV Output Potential (kWh/kWp/day)

Energy Generation Analysis

Three calculation methods provide comprehensive validation of expected performance:

Method 1: Direct PVOUT
4.40 GWh/year

12.06 MWh/day

Method 2: GHI + Performance
3.85 GWh/year

10.55 MWh/day

Method 3: GTI + Performance
4.21 GWh/year

11.55 MWh/day

📊 Performance Benchmarks

Expected CUF Range:
18-20%
Annual Generation:
4.9-5.8 GWh/year
Daily Generation:
13.4-15.9 MWh/day

Environmental & Economic Impact

~3,520
Tonnes CO₂ Offset/Year
~1,760
Coal Tonnes Saved/Year
25+ Years
Project Lifespan
AAA
Off-taker Rating

🌱 Sustainability Highlights

  • ✓ Innovative use of railway corridor land
  • ✓ Zero land acquisition cost for railways
  • ✓ Model for nationwide railway solar expansion
  • ✓ Contributes to Indian Railways' net-zero goals

Key Takeaways

🎯 Pioneer Status: First solar project alongside railway tracks in India

⚡ Reliable Performance: 17.1% CUF with potential to reach 18-20%

🏗️ Scalable Model: Blueprint for thousands of kilometers of railway solar installations

🤝 Strong Partnership: Backed by AAA-rated Indian Railways

🌍 Climate Action: Significant contribution to India's renewable energy targets