+
NDMC Approves Plan to Procure 200 MW of Solar Power
POWER & RENEWABLE ENERGY

NDMC Approves Plan to Procure 200 MW of Solar Power

The New Delhi Municipal Council (NDMC) has approved a proposal to procure 200 MW of solar power to address electricity shortages. This decision was made during a council meeting, where various agenda items were discussed and approved.

Before the meeting commenced, NDMC Vice-chairperson Satish Upadhyay administered oaths to newly elected MP Bansuri Swaraj, who joined as a member of the NDMC, and newly appointed Chairperson Naresh Kumar.

The council gave its approval to procure 200 MW of solar power through the Solar Energy Corporation of India (SECI), utilising its ISTS Tranche-XI for a long-term allocation of 25 years. The tariff for this solar power, determined through Tariff-based Competitive Bidding (TBCB) and based on Standard Bidding Guidelines (SBG) issued by the Ministry of Power, is set at Rs 2.61 per kWh, with an additional Rs 0.07 per kWh for SECI's trading margin.

NDMC member Kuljeet Singh Chahal stated that the council has arranged for 525 MW of electricity per day from various sources, including solar systems, hydro plants, and other power plants. He mentioned that the NDMC procures 100 MW of electricity from the Delhi government's Bawana and Himadir plants, which are part of Pragati Power Corporation Limited-I and III, respectively.

The New Delhi Municipal Council (NDMC) has approved a proposal to procure 200 MW of solar power to address electricity shortages. This decision was made during a council meeting, where various agenda items were discussed and approved. Before the meeting commenced, NDMC Vice-chairperson Satish Upadhyay administered oaths to newly elected MP Bansuri Swaraj, who joined as a member of the NDMC, and newly appointed Chairperson Naresh Kumar. The council gave its approval to procure 200 MW of solar power through the Solar Energy Corporation of India (SECI), utilising its ISTS Tranche-XI for a long-term allocation of 25 years. The tariff for this solar power, determined through Tariff-based Competitive Bidding (TBCB) and based on Standard Bidding Guidelines (SBG) issued by the Ministry of Power, is set at Rs 2.61 per kWh, with an additional Rs 0.07 per kWh for SECI's trading margin. NDMC member Kuljeet Singh Chahal stated that the council has arranged for 525 MW of electricity per day from various sources, including solar systems, hydro plants, and other power plants. He mentioned that the NDMC procures 100 MW of electricity from the Delhi government's Bawana and Himadir plants, which are part of Pragati Power Corporation Limited-I and III, respectively.

Related Stories

Gold Stories

Next Story
Infrastructure Urban

Infrastructure Opportunity Outlook by IMPACCT.Info

India’s infrastructure pipeline is witnessing dynamic activity across stages — from immediate bidding to future planning. IMPACCT segments these into three categories: Immediate, 3–6 Month, and Future Opportunities, enabling businesses to identify, prepare, and participate in high-value tenders and projects across sectors.To read full article Click Here ..

Next Story
Real Estate

Glass, Reframed!

Glass façades, quintessential aesthetic building envelopes globally, have been widely adopted in India as well. But when the focus is high-performance building systems that deliver energy efficiency, comfort and architectural identity, glass isn’t the only preference. Combination solutions, involving glass and some other material, improve façade outcomes. Some combinations come at comparable prices, some at a higher price. Here is a selection of performance-oriented solutions...To read the full story Click Here ..

Next Story
Infrastructure Urban

Beyond Building Faster

India’s cities are expanding at an unprecedented pace, bringing new infrastructure and development opportunities while also intensifying challenges around mobility, public spaces, liveability and supporting infrastructure. The question, therefore, is not simply whether India can build faster, but whether it can build cities that work better.At a CW webinar, Are We Designing Better Cities – or Just Building Faster?, moderator Ar. Samir Shaikh, Founding Principal, AR&UD Studio, brought together perspectives from design, development, master planning and technology...To read the full artic..

Advertisement

Subscribe to Our Newsletter

Get daily newsletters around different themes from Construction world.

STAY CONNECTED

Advertisement

SPECIAL OFFER
QR Code