ReNew Power has announced the commissioning of 250-mw grid-tied solar power capacity in Rajathan’s Jaisalmer district.
The project has a total generation capacity of 300 mw which was won by ReNew Power in Tranche-3 of the competitive auction conducted by the Solar Energy Corporation of India (SECI).
ReNew expects the remaining 50 mw capacity to be commissioned by the end of September 2021, the company said in a release.
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According to Sumant Sinha, Founder, Chairman and CEO of ReNew Power, “This is the first project to be commissioned after ReNew started trading on NASDAQ (RNW) and is another step towards ReNew achieving close to 18 GW of installed renewable energy capacity by 2025. I am delighted that our teams were able to commission this project within the budget as well as within the stipulated time despite COVID related challenges.”
This solar project, connected to the ISTS (interstate transmission system) has a 25-year PPA with SECI and will provide clean electricity to Bihar at a rate of Rs.2.55 per kwh. The project is also expected to provide direct employment to around 600 people, the company release added.
In this project, ReNew will install monocrystalline modules with fixed tilt and string inverters which enhance the project efficiency. ReNew will also be using robotic module cleaning at this site to help conserve water in the desert state of Rajasthan.
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