Prime Minister Narendra Modi has inaugurated SJVN Limited’s 1,000 MW Bikaner Solar Power Project in Rajasthan, marking a significant milestone in India’s renewable energy journey. The project, inaugurated in Pachpadra, is expected to strengthen the country’s clean energy capacity while supporting its long-term sustainability and energy security goals.
Developed by SJVN Green Energy Limited (SGEL), the renewable energy subsidiary of SJVN, the solar project has been built in Bikaner with an investment of approximately ₹5,492 crore.
One of India’s Largest Solar Projects
Spread across nearly 5,000 acres, the Bikaner Solar Power Project is the country’s largest single-location Engineering, Procurement and Construction (EPC) solar project developed under the Domestic Content Requirement (DCR) category.
The project represents a major addition to India’s renewable energy infrastructure and reflects the government’s continued focus on expanding clean energy generation through large-scale solar projects.
Leaders Attend Inauguration Ceremony
The inauguration ceremony was attended by several senior leaders, including Rajasthan Governor Haribhau Kisanrao Bagde, Chief Minister Bhajan Lal Sharma, Union Power and Housing & Urban Affairs Minister Manohar Lal, Union Petroleum and Natural Gas Minister Hardeep Singh Puri, Minister of State (Independent Charge) for Law & Justice Arjun Ram Meghwal, and Deputy Chief Ministers Diya Kumari and Prem Chand Bairwa.
SJVN Chairman and Managing Director Bhupender Gupta, along with the company’s functional directors and senior officials, participated in the event virtually.
Power Supply Across Three States
According to SJVN, the project is expected to generate around 2,454.84 million units (MU) of electricity during its first year of operation.
Over its estimated operational life of 25 years, the project is expected to produce nearly 56,482.14 million units of clean energy.
The electricity generated from the project will be supplied under long-term agreements to:
- Rajasthan – 500 MW
- Uttarakhand – 200 MW
- Jammu & Kashmir – 300 MW
The project is expected to strengthen power availability while supporting the growing demand for clean energy across these states.
Supporting India’s Climate Goals
SJVN estimates that the solar project will help reduce approximately 2.79 billion kilograms of carbon emissions during its operational life.
The project is expected to make a meaningful contribution to India’s climate commitments by promoting renewable energy generation and reducing dependence on conventional fossil fuels.
Boost to Domestic Manufacturing
The company highlighted that the project has been developed in line with the Government of India’s Make in India and Atmanirbhar Bharat initiatives.
The solar park has deployed nearly:
- 24.22 lakh domestically manufactured DCR solar modules
- Around 175 crore indigenous solar cells
The extensive use of locally manufactured equipment is expected to strengthen India’s renewable energy manufacturing ecosystem and support the domestic solar supply chain.
Strengthening India’s Renewable Energy Future
The commissioning of the Bikaner Solar Power Project further reinforces India’s commitment to expanding renewable energy capacity and achieving its clean energy targets. With large-scale investments in solar infrastructure and domestic manufacturing, projects such as this are expected to play a crucial role in ensuring sustainable economic growth, energy security, and environmental protection.
Key Highlights
- Prime Minister Narendra Modi inaugurated SJVN’s 1,000 MW Bikaner Solar Power Project in Rajasthan.
- The project has been developed by SJVN Green Energy Limited (SGEL) with an investment of approximately ₹5,492 crore.
- It is India’s largest single-location EPC solar project under the Domestic Content Requirement (DCR) category.
- The project is spread across nearly 5,000 acres in Bikaner.
- It is expected to generate 2,454.84 million units of electricity in the first year and over 56,482 million units during its 25-year operational life.
- Power from the project will be supplied to Rajasthan, Uttarakhand, and Jammu & Kashmir.
- The project is expected to reduce nearly 2.79 billion kilograms of carbon emissions.
- Around 24.22 lakh Indian-made solar modules and 175 crore indigenous solar cells have been used, supporting the Make in India and Atmanirbhar Bharat initiatives.