Jaipur: NLC India Ltd’s renewable arm has signed a power purchase agreement (PPA) with Rajasthan Rajya Vidyut Utpadan Nigam Ltd (RVUNL) for an 810 MW solar project in Bikaner district, Rajasthan.
Agreement Part of Competitive Bidding Process
The PPA was formalised at a ceremony held in Jaipur. The project was awarded to NLC India Renewables Ltd (NIRL), a 100% subsidiary of NLC India Ltd (NLCIL), through a competitive tariff-based bidding process conducted by RVUNL. According to the company, the Bikaner site was selected due to its high solar irradiance, making it suitable for large-scale solar deployment. The 810 MW capacity project is one of NLCIL’s largest solar initiatives to date and is part of a broader national effort to ramp up renewable energy adoption.
Project Expected to Generate 2 Billion Units Annually
NLCIL stated that the project is projected to generate approximately 2 billion units of electricity annually. Over its operational life, it is expected to reduce carbon emissions by around 1.5 million metric tonnes per year. This move aligns with India’s long-term climate and energy transition goals. The energy produced will be fed into the state grid, helping Rajasthan meet its renewable purchase obligations (RPOs) and contributing to national targets under the Ministry of New and Renewable Energy (MNRE).
Push Toward Clean Energy in Power Sector
The agreement reflects a growing trend of state utilities partnering with central PSUs to meet decarbonisation mandates. Rajasthan, in particular, has emerged as a hub for solar power due to its geographic advantage and policy support for renewable energy investments. NLCIL’s collaboration with RVUNL comes amid increasing pressure on state power utilities to diversify their energy mix and reduce dependence on fossil fuels. The partnership also supports the government’s larger aim of achieving 500 GW of non-fossil fuel capacity by 2030.
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