NHPC completes final phase of 300 MW Karnisar solar project
Author: PPD Team Date: October 16, 2025
Author: PPD Team Date: October 16, 2025
NHPC Ltd. has announced the completion of the final phase of its 300 MW Karnisar Solar Project in Bikaner, Rajasthan. In a filing dated October 10, 2025, the company confirmed the receipt of the Certificate of Successful Trial Run Completion for the fifth and final phase, covering a part capacity of 85.72 MW.
With this milestone, the full 300 MW capacity of the plant is now ready for Commercial Operation Date (COD).
The 25-year Power Usage Agreement period will begin following the approval of the Punjab State Electricity Regulatory Commission (PSERC) and consent from the sole beneficiary, Punjab State Power Corporation Ltd. (PSPCL), which is expected soon.
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