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NHPC begins wet commissioning of first unit at Subansiri Lower HEP
By October 27, 2025October 28, 2025

NHPC Limited has commenced wet commissioning of Unit I (250 MW) of the 2,000 MW Subansiri Lower Hydroelectric Project (HEP) on October 24, 2025, marking the start of commissioning for India’s largest hydropower project. The mechanical run of the first machine was completed successfully, initiating the synchronisation process with the national grid. The event was attended by NHPC leadership including Bhupender Gupta, CMD; Sanjay Kumar Singh, Director (Projects); Suprakash Adhikari, Director (Technical); Mahesh Kumar Sharma,…

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NHPC declares full commercial operation of Karnisar Solar Project
By October 23, 2025October 28, 2025

NHPC Limited has announced the commercial operation of its 300 MW Karnisar Solar Project in Bikaner, Rajasthan, effective October 16, 2025. The declaration follows the completion of the fifth and final phase of 85.72 MW and the receipt of the Certificate of Successful Trial Run Completion on October 10, 2025. The Punjab State Electricity Regulatory Commission (PSERC) approved the project on October 16, 2025, paving the way for the full-capacity commissioning. With this milestone, NHPC…

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NHPC completes final phase of 300 MW Karnisar solar project
By October 16, 2025October 28, 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…

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NHPC delays commissioning of Karnisar solar project to September
By August 26, 2025August 26, 2025

NHPC Limited has revised the timeline for completing its 300 MW Karnisar solar power project in Rajasthan. The remaining capacity is now expected to be commissioned by September 30, 2025, instead of the earlier target of August 31. As of now, 214.28 MW of the project has been commissioned. In July, NHPC also began commercial operations of a 53.57 MW solar unit under Phase IV of its 1,000 MW grid-connected solar PV project in Bikaner….

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PNC Infratech wins NHPC solar and storage project
By August 20, 2025August 20, 2025

PNC Infratech Limited has received a letter of award from NHPC Limited to develop a 300 MW interstate transmission system (ISTS)-connected solar project integrated with 150 MW/600 MWh of energy storage. The project was secured through tariff-based competitive bidding at a discovered tariff of ₹3.13 per kWh. NHPC will sign a 25-year power purchase agreement with PNC Infratech. Power supply from the project is scheduled to begin within 24 months from the effective date of…

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NHPC invites bids for planning and design of Sawalkote hydro project
By August 4, 2025August 4, 2025

NHPC Limited has launched an international tender for planning, design, and engineering work on the 1856 MW Sawalkote hydroelectric project in Jammu & Kashmir. The project is located near Sidhu village in Ramban district. The tender covers core design work for an RCC (Roller Compacted Concrete) dam, underground caverns, tunnels, and associated infrastructure. It is valued at Rs 209.80 crore and is to be completed over 113 months. This is part of the Lot-1 Package…

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Tata Power and ACME win NHPC-backed BESS projects
By July 21, 2025July 21, 2025

India’s battery storage sector saw a major boost as Tata Power Renewable Energy Limited (TPREL) and ACME Solar Holdings secured Battery Energy Storage Purchase Agreements (BESPAs) with NHPC Limited for projects in Kerala and Andhra Pradesh, respectively. As per exchange filings on 18 July 2025, Tata Power’s subsidiary TPREL has won a contract to set up a 30 MW / 120 MWh standalone battery energy storage system (BESS) at KSEB’s substation in Mulleria, Kasaragod, Kerala….

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FAC clears forest diversion for Sawalkote hydro project in J&K
By July 8, 2025July 8, 2025

The Forest Advisory Committee (FAC) under the Ministry of Environment, Forest and Climate Change (MoEFCC) has granted in-principle approval to divert 847.17 hectares of forest land in Jammu & Kashmir for the Sawalkote Hydro Electric Project. The land spans across the Udhampur, Mahore, Batote, and Ramban forest divisions. The 1,856 MW project will be built on the Chenab river in the Ramban district. It is being developed by NHPC Limited on a build, own, operate,…

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Hazoor and KPI Green bag EPC deals for solar projects in Khavda
By July 8, 2025July 16, 2025

Hazoor Multi Projects Limited (HMPL) has secured an EPC contract worth Rs 9,130 million from Apollo Green Energy Limited. The contract is for the 200 MW Khavda Solar PV Project – Phase XVII (NHPC) in Gujarat. The Letter of Award (LoA) was issued on July 4, 2025. Apollo Green had won this project from NHPC Limited in August 2024. NHPC, in turn, secured the 200 MW capacity at a tariff of Rs 2.73 per kWh…

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NHPC starts operations of 53.57 MW solar capacity in Bikaner
By July 3, 2025July 16, 2025

NHPC Limited has begun commercial operations of 53.57 MW solar capacity under Phase-IV of its 1,000 MW Grid Connected Solar PV Project in Bikaner, Rajasthan. The project is part of the Central Public Sector Undertaking (CPSU) Tranche-III scheme and became operational on June 30, 2025. This newly commissioned capacity is a part of the 300 MW solar plant being built at Karnisar-Bhatiyan in Bikaner. The broader 1,000 MW solar project falls under the CPSU Scheme…

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