NLC India Renewables Limited signs Power Purchase Agreement with SJVNL
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Why in news
NLC India Renewables Limited (NIRL) and SJVN Limited signed a long-term Power Purchase Agreement (PPA) for a 200 MW wind power project in Chennai to bolster green energy capacity.
Background
NLC India Renewables Limited (a subsidiary of NLC India Ltd.) and SJVN Limited (a Navaratna PSU under the Ministry of Power) signed the PPA. The project is part of SJVN's 600 MW ISTS-connected wind power project expected to generate 500 million units of green energy annually.
Facts for Prelims
- BodySJVN Limited: A Navaratna Public Sector Undertaking under the Ministry of Power
- FactProject Capacity: 200 MW wind power project in Chennai
- FactAnnual Generation: Expected to produce approximately 500 million units of green energy
- FactParent Project: Part of SJVN Limited’s 600 MW Inter-State Transmission System (ISTS) connected wind power project
For Mains
Q. Discuss the significance of Public Sector Undertakings in achieving India's renewable energy targets and the role of Inter-State Transmission Systems (ISTS) in grid integration.
Dimensions to cover in your answer
- Grid integration: Challenges in managing intermittent wind power supply via ISTS
- Public-Private synergy: Leveraging Navaratna PSU infrastructure for large-scale green energy deployment
Keywords: Renewable Energy · Power Purchase Agreement · ISTS · Green Energy · Navaratna PSU
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