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 Friday, August 21, 2026, the government of Nagaland inked a power purchase agreement with a Pune-based company to construct a 20-megawatt solar power plant in Tizit, Mon district. This will be the first private-sector solar project in the state, situated at Lapa Lampong village. Bhakti Dave, director of Tvaksas Renewable Private Limited, revealed that the project, under a 25-year contract, will be operational within 20 months.
The plant is set to generate clean energy for the State's grid at a fixed rate of ₹4.12 per kWh, as approved by the Nagaland Electricity Regulatory Commission. Dave also hinted at the possibility of expanding the project to 100MW in phases, which could bring significant investments, skill development, and climate finance opportunities to Nagaland.
Nitovi A. Wotsa, Nagaland's Chief Engineer (Transmission and Generation), emphasized the project's role in reducing the State's power import bill. He stated that it is part of the government's strategy to boost power generation, aiming to meet the current peak demand of 203MW, which is forecasted to rise to 482MW by 2034-35. Wotsa highlighted the government's willingness to promote private-sector participation to foster local generation and augment the existing capacity to cater to the growing electricity demand.
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