Prime Minister Narendra Modi is set to inaugurate the 300 MW Nokhra Solar Project developed by NTPC Green Energy Ltd through a video-conferencing ceremony on February 16, 2024. The project, spread over 1550 acres in the Bikaner district of Rajasthan, represents a significant investment of ₹1,803 crore and is part of the CPSU Scheme (Phase-II) aimed at delivering green power to the state of Telangana.
Projected to generate 730 million units of electricity annually, the Nokhra Solar Project will provide electricity to over 1.3 lakh households and prevent 6 lakh tonnes of carbon dioxide (CO2) emissions every year. Over a 25-year period, it is expected to prevent a staggering 15 million tonnes of CO2 emissions. Notably, the project contributes to the Indian government’s ‘Make in India’ program, with over 13 lakh solar PV modules being installed.
NTPC, the parent company of NTPC Green Energy Ltd, has been actively seeking to transition to cleaner energy sources. The company has been investing heavily in renewable energy projects, with an operational capacity of over 3.4 GW and an ambitious pipeline of 26 GW, including 7 GW under implementation.
