MNRE approves development of 400 MW Solar Park in Kinnaur, Himachal Pradesh by SJVN

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“The Government of Himachal Pradesh had recommended to commission this Solar Park by SPPD of the State. Being the Nodal Agency for National Level Renewable Development for Himachal, SJVN has been entrusted with this responsibility by MNRE.” - Nand Lal Sharma, CMD, SJVN

February 2022 : : SJVN has been allotted the development of 400 MW Solar Park in Upper Kinnaur, Himachal Pradesh. In principle approval has been accorded by the Ministry of New & Renewable Energy (MNRE), Government of India for development of this Solar Park under Mode-8 i.e Ultra Mega Renewable Energy Power Parks of its Solar Park Scheme. SJVN is the Solar Power Park Developer (SPPD) for all the Renewable Energy Projects in the State of Himachal Pradesh. Nand Lal Sharma, CMD, SJVN said that “The Government of Himachal Pradesh had recommended to commission this Solar Park by SPPD of the State. Being the Nodal Agency for National Level Renewable Development for Himachal, SJVN has been entrusted with this responsibility by MNRE.”

Mr. Sharma expressed his heartfelt gratitude to the Government of India and Government of Himachal Pradesh for giving this responsibility to the Company. He also thanked the officials of HIMURJA for conducting the preliminary Survey & Investigation for the Solar Park. SJVN is gearing up for preparation and submission of a Detailed Project Report at the earliest in accordance with the timelines of the Solar Park Scheme.

Mr. Sharma further informed that SJVN is already preparing DPR for 880 MW Kaza Solar Park in Himachal Pradesh. The Company is committed to synchronize and commission both the Solar Parks in a timely manner. This shall be done following the schedule of Power Grid Corporation of India for commissioning 400 KV Transmission Line to evacuate the generated power from Solar Parks in the area. Besides being eco-friendly, development of these Solar parks will usher in host of economic activities, community & infrastructural development and multiple direct & indirect employment opportunities to the locals.

Presently, SJVN has a portfolio of more than 16400 MW and with this latest addition, the Renewable Energy portfolio is now 3054.5 MW.

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