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NHPC Inaugurates 300 MW Karnisar Solar Power Plant in Rajasthan

Newsmantra — Mon, 06 Jul 2026 08:06:25 +0000

NEW DELHI. Prime Minister Narendra Modi virtually inaugurated NHPC’s 300 MW Karnisar Solar Power Plant in Bikaner, Rajasthan, in the presence of state and central dignitaries including Rajasthan Governor Haribhau Kisanrao Bagde and Chief Minister Bhajan Lal Sharma. Highlighting the project as a milestone for India’s energy security, the Prime Minister praised Rajasthan’s rising status as a clean energy hub.

The solar plant was developed under the Aatma Nirbhar Bharat initiative using approximately 7.75 lakh domestically manufactured solar cells and modules. It is projected to generate about 75 crore units of clean electricity annually, offsetting nearly 6.4 lakh tonnes of carbon dioxide emissions each year.

Expressing gratitude to all stakeholders, NHPC CMD Bhupender Gupta reaffirmed the premier power company’s dedication to expanding its green energy footprint, noting that the project has also boosted the local economy by creating employment opportunities for over 40 local residents in the remote region.

WCL Partners with Alpex NVNR Consortium for 70 MW Solar Power Project at Nandan Washery

Newsmantra — Fri, 28 Nov 2025 08:30:46 +0000

NAGPUR. Western Coalfields Limited (WCL) has taken a significant step toward expanding its renewable energy footprint by signing an agreement with the Alpex NVNR Consortium for the development of a 70 MW (AC) grid-connected, ground-mounted solar power plant at Nandan Washery in the Kanhan Area.

The agreement covers the complete scope of work, including design, engineering, procurement, construction, installation, testing, and commissioning of the solar project, which will feature a minimum 40 percent DC overloading capacity. The project is scheduled for commissioning in the early months of 2027 and includes 10 years of operation and maintenance support. The plant is projected to achieve a first-year Net Electrical Energy Generation (NEEG) of 139.34 million units.

A notable highlight of the initiative is that the renewable energy generated in Madhya Pradesh will be utilised to meet WCL’s captive power requirements in Maharashtra, strengthening the company’s efforts toward sustainable and cost-effective energy management.

The agreement was formalised in the presence of CMD Shri J. P. Dwivedi, Shri Bikram Ghosh, and Shri Anandji Prasad. The signing was executed by Smt. Shweta Soni Sharma on behalf of WCL and Shri Gaurav Bector representing the Alpex NVNR Consortium.

With this project, WCL reinforces its commitment to clean energy adoption and its contribution to India’s broader renewable energy goals.

PM Modi laid foundation stone of 100 MW Nawa Solar Power Project of SJVN

Newsmantra — Fri, 23 May 2025 09:45:08 +0000

Prime Minister Shri. Narendra Modi virtually laid the foundation stone of 100 MW Nawa Solar Power Project at Bikaner, Rajasthan today.

This historic occasion was graced by the Governor of Rajasthan Shri. Haribhau Kisanrao Bagde, Chief Minister of Rajasthan Shri. Bhajan Lal Sharma, Union Minister for Railways, IB, Electronics & IT Shri. Ashwini Vaishnaw, Union Minister of State for Law and Justice (I/C) & Minister of State for Parliamentary Affairs Shri. Arjun Ram Meghwal and other dignitaries.

The event was virtually joined by CMD (Addl. Charge) SJVN Shri. Bhupender Gupta, Director (Projects) Shri. Sushil Kumar Sharma, Director (Personnel) Shri. Ajay Kumar Sharma, Director Finance (Addl. Charge) Shri. Rajendra Prasad Goyal and other senior officials of the company. During the ceremony at Bikaner, senior officials of SJVN and SGEL were also present.