NHPC speeds up implementation of Solar Power Projects in UP

FARIDABAD: NHPC, India’s hydropower major, which has diversified its portfolio to include Solar Power business is giving a special impetus on large scale development of solar projects in Uttar Pradesh.

AK Singh, CMD, NHPC visited headquarters of Bundelkhand Saur Urja Limited (BSUL) (JV between NHPC & Uttar Pradesh New and Renewable Energy Development Agency (UPNEDA)) in Lucknow on 12th June 2020 towards discussions on NHPC’S plans in development of Solar Power projects in Uttar Pradesh. In reference to review meeting of UMREPP (Ultra Mega Renewable Energy Power Parks) taken by RK Singh, Hon’ble Minister of State (IC), Power and New & Renewable Energy on 12th June 2020, AK Singh, CMD, NHPC communicated with the Principal Secretary, Additional Sources of Energy, UP and other officials on the development of solar projects in UP. Singh emphasised for quick project implementation through BSUL as a good option and that if Government of UP provides suitable size of land (of the scale of 3000 acre or above) under UMREPP, the immediate action of project implementation on 600 MW or so can be started in the interest of fast Renewable Energy Development. Singh said, “Uttar Pradesh is a very important state for NHPC and our proposed large investments in the state reflects our commitment towards development of clean and environment friendly solar power which shall be highly beneficial for the state.”

During his visit to BSUL HQ, AK Singh, CMD, NHPC instructed Manish Sahai, General Manager, NHPC and CEO, BSUL to depute technical team for survey of land at Mirzapur for appx. 100 MW project. CMD, NHPC was briefed by CEO, BSUL about the proposed capacity addition plan of 215 MW in coming two years. These projects include Solar Power Projects at Kalpi (65 MW), Madhogarh (50MW) & Pratapgarh (100MW) with total investment of about Rs 930 Crore.