The 300 MW Nokhra Solar Project of NTPC Green Energy Limited is being executed under the CPSU Scheme (Phase-II) with an investment of INR 1,803 crores. The project will light up more than 1.3 lakh households, and reduce carbon emissions by 6 lakh tonnes every year.

Feb 16, 2024

Prime Minister Shri Narendra Modi dedicated to the nation the 300 MW Nokhra Solar Project of NTPC Green Energy Limited, through video-conferencing, on 16th February 2024. Spread over 1,550 acres in Bikaner district of Rajasthan, the project is being executed under the CPSU Scheme (Phase-II) with an investment of INR 1,803 crores to ensure green power to the state of Telangana. With the generation of 730 million units per year, this project will not only light up over 1.3 lakh households, but it will also help restrict 6 lakh tonnes of carbon dioxide (CO2) emissions every year. Going forward, the project is expected to restrict CO2 emissions to the tune of 15 million tonnes in 25 years.

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Over 13 lakh solar PV modules have been installed in this project under the flagship Make in India program, thereby strengthening the Government of India’s resolve of Atmanirbhar Bharat. As NTPC is actively pursuing a “just transition” by incorporating more and more clean energy into its portfolio, this project will play a key role in reducing carbon emissions, thus contributing to a cleaner and sustainable energy future.