Author: PPD Team Date: 13/02/2025
The Central Industrial Security Force (CISF) has entered into a power purchase agreement (PPA) with NTPC Vidyut Vyapar Nigam (NVVN) to install 3,281 KW of rooftop solar power systems across 16 CISF campuses in 11 states. This project, expected to be completed by 31 October 2025, is part of the government’s efforts to promote energy sustainability and green development.
Currently, CISF has 1,990 KW of solar capacity installed across four campuses, including RTC Arakkonam (Tamil Nadu), Mahipalpur (Delhi), RTC Behror (Rajasthan), and 8th RB Jaipur (Rajasthan). After the new installations, CISF’s total solar capacity will increase to 5,271 KW. The additional solar power is expected to help reduce carbon footprints and support the use of clean energy.
Under the Renewable Energy Service Company (RESCO) model, NVVN will manage the installation, operation, and maintenance of the systems without requiring any upfront capital expenditure from CISF. CISF will pay for the electricity generated at a pre-agreed tariff over the 25-year duration of the agreement.
The rooftop solar installations will be spread across 11 states: Uttar Pradesh, Madhya Pradesh, Rajasthan, Chhattisgarh, Tamil Nadu, Jharkhand, Karnataka, Bihar, Gujarat, Odisha, and Telangana.
In November 2024, NVVN released a tender to install 7.2 MW of grid-connected rooftop solar systems across 26 Assam Rifles buildings in Nagaland, Manipur, and Assam.