Shimla: Bhupender Gupta, Chairman & Managing Director, SJVN has informed that SJVN has successfully achieved Commercial Operation Date (COD) of 70 MW Dhubri Solar Power Project in Assam. The project has been executed through wholly owned subsidiary, SJVN Green Energy Limited (SGEL) marking another significant milestone in company’s renewable energy journey.
The 70 MW Dhubri Solar Power Project has been developed on 330 acres of lease-based land located at Village Khudigaon Pt. II, District Dhubri, Assam, at project cost of Rs. 367.44 crores. The Project is expected to generate 141.13 million units of electricity in its first year of operation and approximately 3,230 million units cumulatively over a period of 25 years. The maximum usage charges for the project have been fixed at Rs 3.92 per unit, ensuring supply of affordable and clean power. The generated power will be supplied to Assam Power Distribution Company Limited (APDCL).
The foundation stone of this project was laid by Prime Minister Narendra Modi, on March 4, 2024, from Adilabad, Telangana. This Project is first large-scale solar project in the state of Assam and also SJVN first operational project in North Eastern Region.
Commissioning of the Dhubri Solar Power Project makes a meaningful contribution towards achieving Government of India’s target of 500 GW of renewable energy capacity by 2030. In addition to strengthening clean energy portfolio, the project is expected to result in an estimated reduction of approximately 1,58,270 tonnes of carbon emissions, reinforcing India’s commitment to climate action. The project has also generated multiple direct and indirect employment opportunities, thereby supporting creation of green jobs and providing a boost to local economy.
