In a landmark event, Hon’ble Prime Minister Narendra Modi virtually laid the foundation stone of SJVN’s 200 MW Solar Power Project at Khavda Solar Park, Gujarat, today. The project, part of GUVNL Phase – XVII, marks a significant step forward in India’s renewable energy journey.
The ceremony was attended by prominent dignitaries including Gujarat Chief Minister Bhupendrabhai Patel, Union Ministers Sarbananda Sonowal, Dr. Mansukh Mandaviya, Chandrakant Raghunath Patil, Shantanu Thakur, and Nimuben Jayantibhai Bambhaniya among others. Senior officials from SJVN and SGEL also participated virtually, including CMD Bhupender Gupta and Directors Ajay Kumar Sharma and Sipan Kumar Garg.
Located in the Kachchh district of Gujarat, the Khavda Solar Power Project is being developed within the Khavda Solar Park by Gujarat State Electricity Corporation Limited (GSECL). The project is set to supply power to Gujarat Urja Vikas Nigam Limited (GUVNL) for 25 years at a tariff of Rs. 2.88 per unit.
Estimated at a cost of ₹866.8 crore, the project is expected to generate approximately 504.92 million units of electricity in its first year, with a cumulative output of 11,620 million units over 25 years. The initiative will also help reduce carbon emissions by about 5,69,250 tonnes during this period. The project is targeted for commissioning by 31 December 2026.
This solar power installation aligns with India’s ambitious renewable energy targets of achieving 500 GW capacity by 2030 and net-zero emissions by 2070. It will also harness the vast arid lands of Kachchh for sustainable power generation and provide employment opportunities in the region.
SJVN, a Navratna Central Public Sector Enterprise under the Ministry of Power, has so far commissioned fourteen projects with a combined capacity of 2,968 MW and 123 km of transmission lines. The company operates power projects across India and in Nepal.
This milestone project strengthens India’s clean energy infrastructure and underlines the government’s commitment to sustainable development and climate action.
