Solar mission continues to lure private players

Project proposals total 2,500 MW solar energy in second batch of bidding

Launched last year, the ambitious Jawaharlal Nehru National Solar Mission of the government (JNNSM) continues to lure private players. For the 350 MW of capacity proposed in the second batch of the phase one of the solar mission, requests have come pouring for a total of 2,500 MW capacity.

The first phase has two batches. Projects totalling 610 MW have already been contracted in the first batch consisting of 470 MW in solar thermal and 140 MW in solar photovoltaic (PV)
For the 350 MW of capacity proposed in batch two of phase one of the solar mission, requests have come pouring for a total of 2,500 MW capacity
The project proposals of 2,500 MW capacity are expected to be shortlisted by NTPC Vidyut Vyapar Nigam (NVVN) by the first or second week of November