Nagaland inks deal for first private-sector solar plant
The 20 MW solar power project at Tizit is expected to help the State reduce its energy imports
On August 21, 2026, the government of Nagaland inked a power purchase agreement with a private firm based in Pune to develop a 20-megawatt solar power plant at Tizit in Mon district. This marks the first private-sector solar plant in the state and is expected to bolster Nagaland's renewable energy generation capacity, helping the region meet its renewable consumption commitments.
According to Bhakti Dave, director of Tvaksas Renewable Private Limited, the project is due to be commissioned within 20 months and will supply clean energy to the state's electricity grid at a fixed tariff of ₹4.12 per kWh, as approved by the Nagaland Electricity Regulatory Commission. The company plans to expand the project to 100MW in phases, bringing in long-term investment, skill development, and climate finance opportunities to the region.
Nagaland's Chief Engineer (Transmission and Generation), Nitovi A. Wotsa, highlighted that the project will significantly reduce the state's power import bill. The development aligns with the government's strategy to increase power generation, aiming to meet the current peak demand of 203MW, which is projected to rise to 482MW by 2034-35.
Wotsa emphasized the importance of private-sector participation in promoting local generation and augmenting available capacity to meet the growing electricity demand.
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