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NHPC’s Solar Expansion: 300 MW Bikaner Project Full Commissioning Now Due in September

214 MW Operational, NHPC’s Karnisar Solar Project Completion Deferred by One Month
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New Delhi: State-run hydropower giant NHPC Ltd has announced a delay in the full commissioning of its 300 MW Karnisar Solar Power Project located in Bikaner, Rajasthan. The company now expects to complete the remaining capacity by September 30, 2025, extending the original timeline by one month.

Majority Capacity Already Operational

NHPC informed stock exchanges that 214.28 MW of the project’s total 300 MW capacity has already been successfully commissioned. The Karnisar project is designed as a grid-connected solar photovoltaic (PV) installation, marking a significant addition to NHPC’s renewable energy portfolio.

Read also: NCST Holds Review Meeting with NHPC on Implementation of Safeguards for Scheduled Tribe Employees

Revised Commissioning Timeline

The company’s filing under SEBI’s Listing Obligations and Disclosure Requirements (LODR) Regulations, 2015, states that the remaining capacity will now come online by the end of September instead of August 31, as earlier anticipated. NHPC did not specify the reasons behind the delay.

Strategic Importance in Renewable Expansion

The Karnisar Solar Power Project is an integral part of NHPC’s strategy to diversify beyond hydropower into solar and wind energy. This move aligns with the company’s commitment to supporting India’s clean energy goals and expanding its footprint in the renewable sector.

Read also: NHPC to Finalize Rs20 Billion Borrowing Plan and Monetize Future Cash Flows in Upcoming Board Meeting

About NHPC

NHPC Limited, a Government of India enterprise under the Ministry of Power, is India’s leading hydropower company with a growing presence in renewable energy. Established in 1975, NHPC is committed to sustainable development and social responsibility through a wide range of CSR programmes across the country.


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