SJVN inks MOU with REIL for development of solar energy projects
SJVN Limited has entered into an MOU with Rajasthan Electronics and Instruments Limited (REIL) for providing consultancy services in development of solar energy projects to be set up by SJVN in different locations across the country.
REIL is a Government of India Enterprise under administrative control of Ministry of Heavy Industries, having the mandate to implement and promote solar PV projects of Ministry of New & Renewable Energy which also includes development of both grid connected and off grid solar power projects. The MOU was signed by A K Singh, Director (Finance), SJVN and Rakesh Chopra, Managing Director, REIL.
CMD SJVN Nand Lal Sharma informed that under the MOU signed, SJVN will develop the solar power projects at suitable locations and REIL shall assist SJVN in post award project management consultancy services during implementation of solar power plants.
Sharma also informed that SJVN has a portfolio of 41 projects of 16,422 MW capacity and has already won 1,670 MW solar power capacity through a competitive bidding process. The company is targeting capex of Rs 8,000 crore in FY23. SJVN will rely on a variety of sources for funding, like debt-free cash flow from other projects, the bond market, ECB, etc for funding of its capacity expansion.
SJVN has its presence in the States of Himachal Pradesh, Bihar, Maharashtra, Uttar Pradesh, Uttarakhand, Gujarat, Rajasthan, Punjab, Arunachal Pradesh in India and Nepal and Bhutan internationally.
