SJVN to raise installed capacity to 25,000-MW by 2040
The Investment Board of Nepal has awarded the 679-MW Lower Arun Hydro Electric Project in Sankhuwasabha and Bhojpur Districts of Nepal to India’s SJVN Ltd. The project will generate 3,561 million units when completed.
SJVN is already constructing 900 MW Arun 3 HEP in Nepal and 217km 400 kV associated transmission system. With addition of Lower Arun Hydro Electric Project to its kitty, SJVN portfolio now stands at 8,960.5 MW.
SJVN aims to have 5,000-MW of installed capacity by 2023, 12,000-MW by 2030 and 25,000-MW by 2040. It currently has 2,016.51-MW.
SJVN has presence in various sectors of energy generation which includes Hydro, Wind, Solar & Thermal. The company also has presence in the field of Energy Transmission.
SJVN Chairman & Managing Director And Lal Sharma assured Nepal’s Prime Minister K.P. Sharma Oli in Kathmandu on 29 Jan 2021 project will be completed in a time bound manner. #tenders #projects #contracts #hydro /fiinews.com
