One of India’s leading firms for providing sustainable energy solutions and also a major contributor and producer of renewable power, Azure Power has recently announced for the successful commissioning of its 90 MW solar power plant in Assam which also makes it the largest in the state.
However, it shall also be further noted that the state’s overall 90-MW capacity is distributed in four major districts of Kamrup, Udalguri, Cachar, and Nagaon. The project was a big one and therefore was completed in different phases. The final and last 25 MW were effectively commissioned in Cachar. The solar power generated by this plant which is under a long-term 25-year PPA priced at INR 3.34 (US 4.4% cents) per KWh is received by Assam Power Distribution Company Limited.
With this new success delivery in the list by the solar energy provider in the country, the Azure Power now has an overall operational capacity of more than 2,900 MW which is counted in the most high-performing renewable energy source and asset in India.
On this new success, the CFO for Azure Power, Mr. Pawan Kumar Agarwal added that “We are extremely proud of all our teams, especially those at the site. They have displayed tremendous dedication and tenacity in the face of considerable execution challenges. The project will go a long way in meeting India’s clean energy objectives,”
He further added in his statement, “Government of Assam has the vision to transform Assam into a sustainably developed state by 2030. Our solar project is one step forward in fulfilling this dream and vision of the Government. In addition to meeting sustainability targets of the state, our solar project will also be helping in creating and generating a sustainable ecosystem by further enhancing employment and revenue opportunities for the local population.”
Credit Source: https://solarquarter.com/2022/05/03/azure-power-fully-commissions-its-90-mw-solar-project-in-assam/