NLC India Ltd signs non-binding MoU with Gujarat to develop large-scale renewable energy projects

The Hindu
The Hindu
7h ago
NLC India Ltd signed a non-binding MoU with the Gujarat government to develop large-scale renewable energy projects in Gujarat through its subsidiary NLC India Renewables Limited, with an investment potential of about ₹25,000 crore.
NLC India Ltd signs non-binding MoU with Gujarat to develop large-scale renewable energy projects
A What happened
NLC India Ltd (NLCIL) signed a non-binding MoU with the Gujarat government to develop large-scale renewable energy projects in Gujarat. The MoU covers solar, wind, hybrid and Battery Energy Storage projects, with an aggregate investment potential of approximately ₹25,000 crore and substantial employment opportunities. The proposed projects will be developed through NLC India Renewables Limited (NIRL), a wholly owned subsidiary of NLCIL. The Gujarat government will help NLCIL/NIRL obtain statutory approvals, clearances and registrations as per state policies and regulations for time-bound implementation.

Key insights

  • 1

    MoU includes state support for approvals: The Gujarat government will support NLCIL/NIRL in obtaining statutory approvals, clearances and registrations under prevailing state policies and regulations for time-bound implementation.

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    Projects routed through NLCIL’s renewables subsidiary: The proposed renewable energy projects will be developed through NLC India Renewables Limited, a wholly owned subsidiary of NLCIL.

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    Capacity target referenced: The collaboration aligns with NLCIL’s corporate plan to achieve 10 GW of renewable energy capacity by 2030.

Takeaways

NLCIL and the Gujarat government have a non-binding agreement to pursue large-scale renewable energy and battery storage projects in Gujarat through NIRL, with an investment potential of about ₹25,000 crore and state facilitation for approvals.

Topics

Climate & Environment Energy Energy Transition

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