North Central Railway (NCR) successfully conducted a live demonstration of drone-based solar panel cleaning technology at Subedarganj Railway Station, Prayagraj, on September 23.

This initiative is part of Indian Railways’ Net Zero mission, reflecting NCR’s ongoing commitment to promoting solar energy.

According to a release, the use of drones for cleaning solar panels is expected to improve maintenance efficiency, reduce operational costs, and enhance the overall performance of solar energy systems across the NCR region. Senior railway officials and field staff from the Prayagraj division attended the demonstration.

The drone used in the demonstration had a 10-litre water tank and weighed approximately 19 kg without water. It features four nozzles to target water on the solar panels an

See Full Page