SJVN to Develop 400 MW Solar Park in Himachal Pradesh’s Kinnaur

Satluj Jal Vidyut Nigam (SJVN) has been allotted the development of 400 MW Solar Park in Upper Kinnaur, Himachal Pradesh. The Ministry of New & Renewable Energy (MNRE) has accorded in-principle approval for the development of this solar park under Mode-8 or Ultra Mega Renewable Energy Power Parks of its Solar Park Scheme.

SJVN’s Chairman & Managing Director Nand Lal Sharma apprised that SJVN is the Solar Power Park Developer (SPPD) for all the renewable energy projects in the state of Himachal Pradesh. “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,” he said.

HIMURJA conducted the preliminary survey and investigation for the solar park. SJVN informed that the company will make a preparation and submission of the Detailed Project Report (DPR) at the earliest in accordance with the timelines of the solar park scheme.

The CMD also apprised that SJVN is already preparing DPR for 880 MW Kaza Solar Park in Himachal Pradesh. SJVN is committed to synchronize and commission both the solar parks in a timely manner.

The company said that 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.

For SJVN, the solar park, and its earlier win for the 15 MW floating solar project on Nangal Pond marks a serious push for non-hydro renewable energy capacity in its home state of Himachal Pradesh.