SGEL begins operations of 100.25 MW solar capacity in Bikaner

SJVN Green Energy Limited (SGEL), a wholly owned subsidiary of SJVN Limited, has commenced commercial operations of 100.25 MW solar capacity under Phase-II of its 1,000 MW Grid Connected Solar PV Power Project in Bikaner, Rajasthan. The capacity became operational on June 30, 2025.

With this, the total commissioned capacity under the project has reached 501.02 MW. The solar park is being developed by Tata Power Solar Systems Limited on an engineering, procurement, and construction (EPC) basis at a total cost of Rs 54.92 billion. The full project is expected to be completed by September 2025.

The 1,000 MW solar project is being developed under the Central Public Sector Undertaking (CPSU) Scheme Phase-II, which targets 12,000 MW of grid-connected solar capacity with viability gap funding (VGF) support.

Additionally, SGEL re-invited bids on July 1, 2025, for EPC works to develop 951 MW decentralised solar power projects across 74 locations in Maharashtra under the Mukhyamantri Saur Krishi Vahini Yojana 2.0. The last date for bid submission is July 22, 2025.

The 1,352 MW project is being implemented under Phase I and II of MSKVY 2.0, under Component C of the Pradhan Mantri Kisan Urja Suraksha evam Utthaan Mahabhiyan (PM-KUSUM) scheme.

The programme supports the Government of Maharashtra’s goal to solarise at least 30 percent of agricultural feeders by setting up 16,000 MW solar capacity by 2026, ensuring stable daytime electricity supply to farmers.