BPCL Commissions 71 MW Solar Plant in Prayagraj

19 Feb 2026 CW Team

Bharat Petroleum Corporation Limited (BPCL) has commissioned a 71 megawatt (MW) solar power plant at Prayagraj in Uttar Pradesh as part of its energy transition programme. The facility was inaugurated virtually by the union minister of petroleum and natural gas during India Energy Week and was presented as a step to expand BPCL's renewable footprint. The move is intended to support national clean energy ambitions and strengthen the company's sustainable operations.

The plant has an installed capacity of 71 megawatt peak DC and 52 megawatt alternating current and is expected to generate about 103.61 million (mn) units of green electricity annually. It is estimated to reduce carbon emissions by 75,150 metric tonne (t) per year, an environmental benefit equivalent to planting 12.5 million (mn) trees. The renewable output will be integrated into BPCL's energy supply to underpin refinery operations.

The project occupies 210 acres and was developed using 0.129 million (mn) solar modules supported by 1,324 metric tonne (t) of structural steel and roughly 294 kilometres of cabling infrastructure. The plant is connected to the grid through a 132 kV transmission line to ensure efficient transmission of generated power. The installation combines a mix of civil, electrical and structural works to deliver operational reliability.

The green energy from the Prayagraj plant will be supplied to BPCL refineries in Mumbai, Bina and Kochi to contribute to lower carbon intensity across refinery operations. The initiative reflects BPCL's focus on integrating renewable energy into core business activities while pursuing energy efficiency and responsible growth. The company has reaffirmed its commitment to advance its sustainability roadmap and to aim for net zero energy company status by 2040 in Scope one and Scope two emissions.

Infrastructure Urban

20 Mar 2026

Lemon Tree Hotels Signs Resort In Lonavala Maharashtra

Lemon Tree Hotels Limited (LTHL) has signed a licence agreement for Lemon Tree Resort in Lonavala, Maharashtra, with the asset to be managed by Carnation Hotels Private Limited, a wholly owned subsidiary of LTHL. The resort will offer 50 well appointed rooms and will include a restaurant, banquet, meeting room, swimming pool, spa and fitness centre. The company described the addition as part of its strategy to expand branded resort offerings in key getaway destinations. Lonavala, located in the Sahyadri hills, is a popular leisure destination in western India known for scenic landscapes and a ..

Kalai Chettinad Art And Architecture Festival At The Lotus Palace

The Lotus Palace Chettinad will host Kalai, the Chettinad Art and Architecture Festival, a four-day, three-night immersive celebration of the artistic legacy of Chettinad from three to six April 2026. The event has been organised by Apeejay Surrendra Park Hotels Limited (ASPHL) and will take place across restored heritage properties in Chettinad. It will be designed to offer guests a layered experience of place, structure and story that connects art, architecture and living traditions. The festival aims to present a confluence of global influences and local aesthetics. Kalai has been curated i..

SJVN Reaches One bn Units At 1,000 MW Bikaner Solar Project

SJVN Limited (SJVN) has reached a milestone with its 1,000 megawatt (MW) Bikaner Solar Power Project by generating one bn units of electricity on 20 March 2026. The achievement underscores the company's role in supplying clean and sustainable energy to the national grid. The generation milestone was recorded within months of the project commencing operations and highlights rapid performance from the new facility. The Bikaner project, located in Bikaner district of Rajasthan, has been developed and implemented by SJVN Green Energy Limited (SGEL) under the Central Public Sector Undertaking Schem..