SJVN Commits to Supply 1,000 MW Solar Power to Northern Region

19 Oct 2023 , 03:08 PM

SJVN Limited has announced its commitment to supply power to Northern Region beneficiaries through a 1,000 MW Solar Photovoltaic (PV) Station in compliance with SEBI regulations. The project will be developed under the Central Public Sector Undertaking (CPSU) scheme of the Government of India, located in Village Bandarewala/Karnisar, Tehsil Poogal, District Bikaner, Rajasthan.

The generated electricity will meet the energy needs of government entities, either through direct consumption or distribution via DISCOMS. The Jammu & Kashmir Power Corporation Limited (JKPCL) and Rajasthan Urja Vidyut Nigam Limited (RUVNL) have agreed to purchase 600 MW and 500 MW of power, respectively, from this solar project.

The project’s total capacity is 1,000 MW, and it will operate at a tariff of Rs 2.57 per kilowatt-hour (kWh).

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