Gujrai Solar Power Station commisioned
Shimla, February 24
The Satluj Jal Vidyut Nigam (SJVN) started the commercial operation of its 50 MW Gujrai Solar Power Station in Kanpur Dehat, Uttar Pradesh.
With this milestone, the total installed capacity of SJVN now stands at 2,277 MW with 10 power stations currently operational.
SJVN chairperson Geeta Kapur said the Nigam was committed to increasing the country’s non-fossil fuel-based energy generation and achieve Net Zero emission target by 2070.
She further said 50 MW Gujrai Solar Power Station had been executed at a cost of Rs 281 crore. The annual revenue from energy generated is expected to be approximately Rs 32 crore.
The project will generate 107 million units in the first year and the estimated cumulative energy generation over a period of 25 years will be 2,477 million units.
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