Azure Power, in a statement, announced that it has fully commissioned its 600-mw solar power project in Rajasthan.
Azure Power said that it the project located at Bikaner in Rajasthan was allocated under an auction by Solar Energy Corporation of India (SECI) and is connected to the interstate transmission system (ISTS).
Power generated from this project will be supplied to SECI at a tariff of Rs.2.53 per kwh, under a 25-year power purchase agreement.
The Azure Power statement also observed that this is the largest solar power project in India, owned and operated at a single location by any developer.
Speaking on the development, Ranjit Gupta, MD & CEO, Azure Power, said, “It is an incredible way to start the new year. Since this project was initiated around the onset of Covid-19 in India, we faced several challenges amid lockdowns and safety concerns. Despite the challenges and while prioritising the health and safety of all our employees and communities, we have managed to deliver high performing assets and are extremely proud of achieving yet another milestone in our journey towards a more resilient and sustainable future.”
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Azure Power has commissioned this project in phases, with the last 100 mw commissioned this month. Following this, Azure Power now has 2,510 mw of high-performing operational solar assets spread across the country.
Featured photograph (source Azure Power) shows the company’s 600-mw solar power project at Bikaner, Rajasthan, whilst under construction.
