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NLC India Ltd. (NLCIL) has been awarded a contract by SJVN Limited, a joint venture between the Government of India and the state of Himachal Pradesh, to develop and operate a 200 MW wind power project. The project was secured through an e-reverse auction at a tariff of ₹3.74 per kWh on February 28.
According to an official statement, NLCIL has received the Letter of Award from SJVN, and the project is expected to generate 526 million units of renewable energy annually, reducing greenhouse gas emissions in line with India’s sustainability goals.
This development strengthens NLCIL’s position in India’s renewable energy sector, contributing to its target of achieving 10 GW of renewable energy capacity by 2030. The project will also expand the company’s wind energy portfolio, pushing its total wind power capacity beyond 300 MW.
The initiative aligns with India’s National Green Energy Policy and the government’s objective of reaching 500 GW of non-fossil fuel capacity by 2030.
Commenting on the achievement, NLCIL Chairman-cum-Managing Director Prasanna Kumar Motupalli stated, “This is a proud moment for NLCIL as we continue to expand our renewable energy footprint. Our strategy aligns with India’s energy transition goals, and we are committed to strengthening the green economy and contributing to global climate commitments.”
NLCIL has assured that the project will be executed as per the stipulated timelines under the tender, reaffirming its commitment to delivering clean energy solutions with efficiency and excellence.
