APDCL transfers land to NARL for 500 MW solar project in Assam
Author: PPD Team Date: July 7, 2025
Author: PPD Team Date: July 7, 2025
Assam Power Distribution Company Limited (APDCL) has signed a deed of agreement with NIRL Assam Renewables Limited (NARL) for the transfer of land to develop a 500 MW solar power project in Lahorijan, Assam. The agreement was signed on June 27, 2025.
Under the agreement, APDCL will transfer 8,000 bighas of land to NARL, a joint venture between NLC India Renewables Limited (NIRL) and APDCL. NIRL is a wholly owned subsidiary of NLC India Limited.
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