SJVN Commissions India's Largest Single-Site 1 GW DCR Solar Project in Rajasthan

SJVN through its renewable energy arm, SJVN Green Energy (SGEL) has developed a 1000 MW Bikaner Solar Power Project in Bikaner, Rajasthan. The project developed with an investment of approximately INR 5,492 crore across nearly 5,000 acres, is India's largest single EPC solar project under the Domestic Content Requirement (DCR) category at a single location, showcasing world-class renewable energy infrastructure built on indigenous capabilities. 

The project is expected to generate approximately 2,454.84 million units of electricity during its first year of operation and around 56,482.14 MU of clean energy over its 25-years of operational life. The generated power will be supplied to the States of Rajasthan (500 MW), Uttarakhand (200 MW) and Jammu & Kashmir (300 MW) ensuring long-term sustainable power supply. 

The project is estimated to reduce nearly 2.79 billion kilograms of carbon emissions over its operational life, making a substantial contribution towards India's climate action commitments and environmental sustainability objectives.

The project has been inaugurated by the Prime Minister of India, Narendra Modi from Pachpadra, Rajasthan. 

During the inauguration, Governor of Rajasthan, Haribhau Kisanrao Bagde; Chief Minister of Rajasthan, Bhajan Lal Sharma; Union Minister of Power, Housing and Urban Affairs, Manohar Lal; Union Minister of Petroleum and Natural Gas, Hardeep Singh Puri; Union Minister of State (I/C) for Law and Justice and Minister of State in the Ministry of Parliamentary Affairs, Arjun Ram Meghwal; Deputy Chief Minister, Diya Kumari and Dr. Prem Chand Bairwa and other dignitaries were also present. 

The event was virtually joined by Bhupender Gupta, CMD, SJVN; Ajay Kumar Sharma, Director (Personnel); Parthajit De, Director (Finance); Rajesh Kumar Chandel, Director (Projects); Pankaj Porwal, CVO; Prashant Sharma, CEO, SJVN and senior officials of SJVN and SGEL.

A key highlight of the project is its emphasis on the Government of India's Make in India and Atmanirbhar Bharat initiatives. The project has utilised approximately 24.22 lakh domestically manufactured DCR solar modules and around 175 crore indigenous solar cells, significantly promoting domestic manufacturing and strengthening the indigenous renewable energy ecosystem.

Beyond clean energy generation, the project has contributed meaningfully to regional socioeconomic development. During its construction and commissioning phases, it generated more than 2,000 direct and indirect employment opportunities and continues to support livelihoods during its operational phase. The project has also facilitated the development of critical infrastructure, including roads, transmission systems and associated facilities, accelerating the overall growth of the Bikaner region. 

SJVN, a Navratna Central Public Sector Enterprise under the administrative control of the Ministry of Power, Government of India, presently has an installed capacity of 4,196.5 MW and operates two transmission lines with a combined length of 123 kilometers. The successful commissioning and inauguration of the 1000 MW Bikaner Solar Power Project further reinforces SJVN's commitment to expanding India's renewable energy portfolio and contributing to the nation's vision of a sustainable and energy-secure future.