SJVN has inaugurated 1,000 MW Bikaner Solar Power Project in Pachpadra, Rajasthan, marking a significant step in India's renewable energy journey and reaffirming the nation's commitment to achieving its clean energy and sustainability goals. The 1000 MW Bikaner Solar Power Project has been developed by SJVN through its renewable energy arm, SJVN Green Energy (SGEL), in Bikaner, Rajasthan. Developed with an investment of around Rs 5,492 crore across nearly 5,000 acres, the project is India's largest single EPC solar project under the Domestic Content Requirement (DCR) category at a single location, showcasing world-class renewable energy infrastructure built on indigenous capabilities.
The project is expected to generate around 2,454.84 million units of electricity during its first year of operation and around 56,482.14 MU of clean energy over its 25-years of operational life. The generated power will be supplied to the States of Rajasthan (500 MW), Uttarakhand (200 MW) and Jammu & Kashmir (300 MW), thereby strengthening the country's clean energy network while ensuring long-term sustainable power supply. The project is estimated to reduce nearly 2.79 billion kilograms of carbon emissions over its operational life, making a substantial contribution towards India's climate action commitments and environmental sustainability objectives.
SJVN’s principal business activity is electricity generation. The company is also engaged in the business of providing consultancy.
