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NLC India Arm NIRL To Set Up 900 MW Solar Power Project
POWER & RENEWABLE ENERGY

NLC India Arm NIRL To Set Up 900 MW Solar Power Project

NLC India Limited's subsidiary Neyveli Infra Renewables Limited will set up a 900 megawatt (MW) solar power project to expand utility-scale renewable capacity. The move signals the state miner's entry into large-scale solar generation and reinforces its strategy to diversify beyond traditional fossil fuel assets. The project will be developed under the group's renewable energy arm as part of its long-term capacity addition plan. The announcement follows the group's stated strategy to scale up non-fossil fuel capacity.

The facility will use photovoltaic technology and is designed for grid-connected operation to supply firmed clean electricity to buyers. The plant's nameplate capacity of 900 MW positions it among sizable single-site solar developments in the country and will be measured in megawatt terms for dispatch planning. NIRL will be responsible for land acquisition, engineering, procurement and construction oversight and for integrating the array with transmission infrastructure. Project delivery will include operations and maintenance planning and compliance with grid codes.

The project will support grid stability by adding bulk solar generation during daylight hours and reduce greenhouse gas emissions relative to coal generation. It will also create an operational platform for long-term renewable assets within the parent group's portfolio and contribute to national renewable targets. The company will pursue necessary clearances and technical studies ahead of construction. Local contractors and service providers will be engaged for construction and subsequent operations.

The initiative aligns with wider industry shifts toward renewable energy and reflects rising corporate focus on clean generation. NIRL's development of the solar plant will provide a route for the group to mobilise capital into low-carbon infrastructure and to attract commercial off-takers seeking renewable supply. The project timeline and financing structure will be announced by the company as planning advances. Stakeholder consultations and environmental impact assessments will be integrated into the planning process.

NLC India Limited's subsidiary Neyveli Infra Renewables Limited will set up a 900 megawatt (MW) solar power project to expand utility-scale renewable capacity. The move signals the state miner's entry into large-scale solar generation and reinforces its strategy to diversify beyond traditional fossil fuel assets. The project will be developed under the group's renewable energy arm as part of its long-term capacity addition plan. The announcement follows the group's stated strategy to scale up non-fossil fuel capacity. The facility will use photovoltaic technology and is designed for grid-connected operation to supply firmed clean electricity to buyers. The plant's nameplate capacity of 900 MW positions it among sizable single-site solar developments in the country and will be measured in megawatt terms for dispatch planning. NIRL will be responsible for land acquisition, engineering, procurement and construction oversight and for integrating the array with transmission infrastructure. Project delivery will include operations and maintenance planning and compliance with grid codes. The project will support grid stability by adding bulk solar generation during daylight hours and reduce greenhouse gas emissions relative to coal generation. It will also create an operational platform for long-term renewable assets within the parent group's portfolio and contribute to national renewable targets. The company will pursue necessary clearances and technical studies ahead of construction. Local contractors and service providers will be engaged for construction and subsequent operations. The initiative aligns with wider industry shifts toward renewable energy and reflects rising corporate focus on clean generation. NIRL's development of the solar plant will provide a route for the group to mobilise capital into low-carbon infrastructure and to attract commercial off-takers seeking renewable supply. The project timeline and financing structure will be announced by the company as planning advances. Stakeholder consultations and environmental impact assessments will be integrated into the planning process.

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