In Short : The 701-kilometer Samruddhi Mahamarg would see the implementation of a 150–200 MW hybrid renewable energy project by the Maharashtra State Road Development Corporation (MSRDC). The expressway will be transformed into a true “green corridor” by using the energy produced to power its interchanges, tunnels, and lighting.
Encouraging Strategic Innovation
Utilizing the expressway’s topography, the project makes use of south-facing embankments, which offer the best sunshine for solar power production. Furthermore, wind energy installations will be supported by vehicle-induced drafts and natural wind currents, all of which are organized using a PPP model with a Build–Own–Operate–Transfer (BOOT) framework. A renewable energy consultant is being hired to supervise technology innovation, DPR preparation, and feasibility investigations.
Maintaining Cost Savings and Efficiency
MSRDC hopes to drastically reduce monthly electricity expenses, which are now between ₹10 lakh and ₹25 lakh per interchange, while preventing deforestation and displacement by utilizing empty land along the highway and incorporating dual-source renewable generation.
Impact and Significance of Clean Energy
By combining clean energy production with transportation, the project establishes Samruddhi Mahamarg as a trailblazing example of sustainable infrastructure. Once in service, this model might be applied to other Indian roadways, bringing low-carbon plans and transportation development into line.
