Date: 11/08/2026
Project Overview
SJVN has successfully achieved Commercial Operation Date (COD) for its 75 MW Jamui Solar Power Project located in Jamui District, Bihar. The project was executed through SJVN's wholly owned subsidiary, SJVN Green Energy Limited (SGEL).
Project Specifications
- Capacity: 75 MW
- Location: Village Hadhadiya, Kakanchaur, Jamui District, Bihar
- Land Area: Approximately 300 acres of outright-purchased land
- Project Cost: ₹1,342 crore
Power Generation & Tariff
- First-year generation: Approximately 90 million units
- Cumulative 25-year generation: Approximately 3,522 million units
- Tariff: Fixed at ₹2.96 per unit
- Power Offtake: Entire output will be supplied to the State of Bihar
Employment Impact
- Direct Employment: 15-20 opportunities created
- Indirect Employment: Approximately 5,100 opportunities created
- The project has contributed to local economic development and creation of green jobs
Environmental Impact
- Carbon Emission Reduction: Estimated 82,250.74 tonnes annually
- Supports India's decarbonization objectives and climate commitments
Strategic Significance
- Supports Government of India's target of achieving 500 GW renewable energy capacity by 2030
- Project developed pursuant to tender floated by Bihar Renewable Energy Development Agency (BREDA)
- Reinforces SGEL's commitment to developing renewable energy projects across India
- Advances SJVN's vision of becoming a leading renewable energy company
Management Commentary
- Bhupender Gupta, Chairman & Managing Director: Called it "another significant milestone in company's renewable energy journey"
- Ajay Sharma, Director (Personnel): Provided generation estimates and project details
- Parthajit De, Director (Finance): Highlighted the competitive tariff facilitating affordable clean power
- Rajesh Chandel, Director (Projects): Emphasized employment generation and local economic development impact