SJVN has achieved the Commercial Operation Date (COD) of a 75 MW solar power project in Jamui district, marking a notable addition to Bihar’s renewable energy capacity. The plant, developed by SJVN’s wholly owned subsidiary SJVN Green Energy Ltd (SGEL), is located on about 300 acres of land near Hadhadiya and Kakanchaur villages and was built at an estimated cost of ₹1,342 crore.
Project output, tariff and expected life
SJVN said the project is expected to produce around 90 million units (kWh) of electricity in its first year and about 3,522 million units over a 25-year life. The power will be supplied to the Government of Bihar at a tariff of ₹2.96 per unit, which the company described as a competitive rate for providing affordable clean energy consumers in the state.
Local impact and employment
The company reported that the commissioning will support local employment and economic activity. Direct employment created by the project is estimated at 15–20 persons, while indirect employment opportunities are put at approximately 5,100. The land use for the project covers agricultural and fallow tracts near two villages in Jamui district.
- Capacity: 75 MW
- Estimated cost: ₹1,342 crore
- Land area: about 300 acres
- First-year generation: ~90 million units
- 25-year generation: ~3,522 million units
- Tariff to Bihar: ₹2.96 per unit
- Direct jobs: 15–20; Indirect jobs: ~5,100
- Estimated CO2 reduction: ~82,250.74 tonnes
Emissions and national targets
SJVN estimated the Jamui solar project will reduce carbon emissions by roughly 82,250.74 tonnes over its operating life, a contribution cited by the company towards India’s decarbonisation goals and the national aim of reaching 500 GW of renewable capacity by 2030. The firm said the project strengthens SGEL’s renewable portfolio and supports SJVN’s plans to expand in the clean energy sector across India.
Procurement and developer details
The 75 MW plant was developed after SJVN won the project through a tender floated by the Bihar Renewable Energy Development Agency (BREDA), Government of Bihar. SGEL, SJVN’s wholly owned subsidiary, executed the project development and the company announced the COD on completion of commissioning activities.
Financial and operational context
The estimated capital expenditure of ₹1,342 crore for a 75 MW solar installation places this project among higher-cost utility-scale developments in the region, reflecting land procurement, grid-connection and balance-of-plant expenses. At the contracted tariff of ₹2.96/unit, the plant is positioned to supply reasonably priced renewable power to the state, subject to offtake and scheduling arrangements that BREDA and the power procurer will manage under the tender terms.
What this means for Bihar consumers and grid planners
For consumers, the immediate implication is marginal — a single 75 MW plant will contribute to the state’s pool of available generation but will not by itself transform retail supply. For grid managers, integration of an intermittent generator of this size requires coordination on scheduling, evacuation infrastructure and potential curtailment during low demand periods. SJVN’s estimate of first-year generation and quarter-century output provide planners with a baseline for long-term energy balancing and renewables accounting.
| Item | Figure |
|---|---|
| Capacity | 75 MW |
| Estimated cost | ₹1,342 crore |
| Land area | About 300 acres |
| Tariff to Bihar | ₹2.96/unit |
| Estimated CO2 reduction | ≈ 82,250.74 tonnes |
The commissioning in Jamui adds to a growing roster of solar projects in Bihar and neighbouring states as public- and private-sector players seek to meet rising demand and national renewable targets. SJVN’s move into utility-scale solar through SGEL underlines the diversification of a company long known for hydropower into wider clean-energy portfolios.
Operational details such as actual annual generation, grid-evacuation performance and longer-term employment impacts will become clearer as the plant moves into sustained commercial operation and as BREDA and state authorities publish dispatch and offtake records.
