Shimla: SJVN's Chairman & Managing Director Nand Lal Sharma today informed SJVN has secured 100 MW Grid-connected solar power project in Gujarat through tariff -based competitive bidding conducted by Gujarat Urja Vikas Nigam Limited (GUVNL).
Sharma said project will generate 245.28 million units energy annually and the cumulative energy generation over a period of 25 years will be approximately 6132 million units. The energy generated from this project will be procured by GUVNL for 25 years and Power Purchase Agreement between SJVN & GUVNL will be signed shortly. The tentative cost of Project development shall be approximately Rs.500 crores.
“The addition of this Solar Project along with multiple Projects obtained by the Company recently will contribute to India's goal to build the green energy economy and boost the nation’s renewable energy potential”, CMD said.
Prime Minister Narendra Modi’s commitment to generate 500 GW Energy by 2030 from Non-Fossil Sources, Government of India is focusing on the development of renewable sources. SJVN is adding significant capacities in its portfolio to pursue this vision. At present, the company has twelve Solar Power Projects of 3065 MW capacity under various stages of development with a total portfolio of more than 16900 MW.
