SJVN Hits Major Milestone: 1 Billion Units Generated at 1,000 MW Bikaner Solar Power Project

Shimla, 19 March 2026: SJVN Limited, a joint venture of the Government of India and the Government of Himachal Pradesh, has achieved a major milestone by generating 1 Billion Units (BU) of electricity from its 1,000 MW Bikaner Solar Power Project on March 20, 2026.

The project, located in Bikaner district, Rajasthan, is implemented through SJVN’s wholly-owned subsidiary, SJVN Green Energy Limited (SGEL), under the CPSU Scheme – Phase II, Tranche III of the Ministry of New and Renewable Energy (MNRE), Government of India.

The foundation stone for the project was laid by the Hon’ble President of India, Droupadi Murmu, on January 3, 2023, in Jaipur. The project reached its Commercial Operation Date (COD) on 24 December 2025, reinforcing SJVN’s commitment to accelerating India’s renewable energy growth.

The Bikaner Solar Power Project is expected to generate around 2,454.55 million units (MU) of electricity in its first year, and approximately 56 billion units over 25 years, reducing carbon emissions by 2.78 million tonnes over its operational life. The tariff has been competitively set at ₹2.57 per unit, supplying affordable green power to Rajasthan, Jammu & Kashmir, and Uttarakhand.

The Chairman & Managing Director of SJVN Limited said:
"This milestone reflects SJVN’s technical excellence and operational efficiency in executing large-scale renewable energy projects, reinforcing our commitment to India’s clean energy transition."

The Director (Personnel) of SJVN added:
"The Bikaner project serves as a model for future renewable projects in terms of scale, efficiency, and environmental sustainability."

SJVN continues to expand its renewable portfolio, contributing significantly to India’s 500 GW non-fossil fuel capacity goal while promoting sustainable energy development.

For more information, visit SJVN Limited.