Vikram Solar has announced the completion of a 140-mw solar plant project commissioned for NTPC Ltd at Bilhaur, Kanpur, Uttar Pradesh.
Spread across 700 acres, the 140-mw the solar project also includes a 33/132kV switchyard. The expected annual energy yield of this project in Uttar Pradesh is 319 million kwh and is expected to power over 1.46 lakh houses.
NTPC won this project in a competitive bidding process from UPNEDA (Uttar Pradesh New and Renewable Energy Development Agency). Vikram Solar was subsequently awarded this project on turnkey basis for EPC.
“This is a landmark project for both Vikram Solar and NTPC in Uttar Pradesh, it being the largest capacity solar plant commissioned so far in the state,” a release from Vikram Solar noted.
On this occasion, Saibaba Vutukuri, Chief Executive Officer, Vikram Solar said, “We at Vikram Solar are proud to associate with NTPC for this prestigious project in its mission to support India’s transition towards green energy. With this project, we reiterate our commitment to providing innovative, superior quality and performance-based solutions to our customers to accelerate solar adoption in India. The completion of this project is a testament to the diligence and enthusiasm of our on-ground team who completed the project well ahead of the deadline despite multiple logistical challenges in 2020.”
Vikram Solar’s portfolio for NTPC currently stands at around 708 mw, including projects commissioned and those under construction.
Featured photograph shows the newly commissioned 140-mw grid-connected solar PV project at Bilhaur in Kanpur district, Uttar Pradesh. This is learnt to be the largest solar power project in the northern state, so far.