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.
