Chennai: NLC India Renewables Limited (NIRL), a wholly owned subsidiary of NLC India Limited, has secured a Letter of Award (LoA) for the development of 600 MW solar power projects at the Jalaun Solar Power Park in Uttar Pradesh through a competitive bidding process.
The project further strengthens NLC India’s position in India’s rapidly expanding renewable energy sector and marks a key milestone in its clean energy growth strategy.
Project Scope: 600 MW Solar Development at Jalaun
The awarded project involves the development of solar power capacity within the 1,200 MW Jalaun Solar Power Park located in Jalaun district of Uttar Pradesh.
Key project details include:
- Total capacity: 600 MW
- Configuration: Two solar units of 300 MW each
- Location: Jalaun Solar Power Park, Uttar Pradesh
The project is expected to play a significant role in boosting renewable energy generation and supporting India’s transition toward sustainable power sources.
Awarding Authority and Competitive Bidding Process
The Letter of Award was issued by Bundelkhand Saur Urja Limited (BSUL), a joint venture between NHPC Limited and the Uttar Pradesh New and Renewable Energy Development Agency (UPNEDA).
As per the regulatory filing submitted by NLC India Limited under Regulation 30 of SEBI (Listing Obligations and Disclosure Requirements) Regulations, 2015, the project was awarded through a tariff-based competitive bidding process, highlighting the company’s strong market competitiveness in the renewable energy segment.
Strengthening India’s Renewable Energy Push
This project win is a significant milestone in NLC India’s renewable energy expansion roadmap. It reinforces the company’s focus on scaling up clean energy capacity and enhancing its role as a leading public sector player in sustainable power generation.
The addition of 600 MW solar capacity is expected to:
- Contribute to India’s renewable energy targets
- Enhance energy security
- Reduce carbon emissions
- Support sustainable infrastructure development
Alignment with National Clean Energy Goals
The latest development aligns with the Government of India’s vision of increasing the share of renewable energy in the national power mix. Large-scale solar projects like this are crucial to accelerating the country’s transition toward green and sustainable energy systems.
NLC India continues to expand its renewable energy portfolio as part of its long-term strategy to support India’s clean energy ambitions.
About NLC India Limited
NLC India Limited is a Navratna public sector enterprise under the Ministry of Coal, Government of India. The company is engaged in lignite mining and power generation, and is increasingly focusing on renewable energy and sustainable development initiatives as part of its long-term growth strategy.
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