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Bihar's Kajra Solar Plant Energizes 132 kV Line, Boosting Green Power

The 132 kV transmission line and a 100 MVA transformer for the Kajra Solar Power Plant in Bihar's Lakhisarai district have been successfully energized. This milestone, achieved under the state power companies' monitoring, is a significant step in promoting solar energy and strengthening the regional grid. The project, one of India's largest battery storage system solar projects, features a 185 MW solar plant with a 254 MWh battery system in its first phase. Upon full completion by January 2027, the plant will have a total capacity of 301 MW of solar power and 495 MWh of battery storage, ensuring continuous and uninterrupted electricity supply.

Key Points: Kajra Solar Project Energizes Transmission Line in Bihar

  • 132 kV line energized for 100 MW plant
  • Includes large battery storage system
  • Aims for 301 MW solar & 495 MWh storage by 2027
  • Ensures uninterrupted power supply
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Kajra solar project in Bihar energises 132 kV transmission line

Bihar's Kajra Solar Power Plant energizes its 132 kV transmission line and transformer, a major step for solar energy and grid stability with battery storage.

"This achievement is a major step towards promoting solar energy in the state and strengthening the electricity system. - Manoj Kumar Singh, Energy Dept. Secretary"

New Delhi, December 30

The 132 kV transmission line for power transmission and the 100 MVA, 33/132 kV capacity transformer of the plant at Kajra Solar Power Plant located in Lakhisarai district of Bihar have been successfully energised.

Energy Department Secretary and Chairman-cum-Managing Director of Bihar State Power Holding Company Limited, Manoj Kumar Singh informed that this work has been completed under the continuous intensive monitoring of Bihar State Power Generation Company Limited and Bihar State Power Transmission Company Limited.

A new transmission line has been constructed for power transmission from Kajra Solar Power Plant and has been energized from Grid Sub-station Haveli Kharagpur and Grid Sub-station Lakhisarai, along with this, the 100-megawatt, 33/132 kV capacity power transformer installed at Kajra Solar Power Plant has also been energized, as per a statement from the Bihar government.

This will ensure continuous and uninterrupted power supply to the consumers of the said area.

Energy Department Secretary Manoj Kumar Singh said that this achievement is a major step towards promoting solar energy in the state and strengthening the electricity system.

This will enable people to get continuous and uninterrupted electricity. This solar plant will provide uninterrupted electricity supply during the day, along with this, uninterrupted electricity supply can be provided for 4 to 5 hours during peak hours through the battery energy storage system.

A senior official of Bihar State Power Generation Company Limited (BSPGCL) informed that Kajra Solar Power Plant is one of the country's largest battery storage system solar energy projects.

Its commencement will give new strength to green energy production in Bihar, the statement said.

Under the first phase of the project, a 185-megawatt solar power plant along with a 254 megawatt-hour battery energy storage system has been constructed at an estimated cost of Rs 1,810 crore.

In its second phase, a 116-megawatt solar power plant along with a 241 megawatt-hour battery energy storage system is being constructed at an estimated cost of Rs 1,055 crore.

The target to complete this is January 2027.

After completion of the project, the total capacity of Kajra Solar Power Plant will be 301 megawatts and the total capacity of the battery energy storage system will be 495 megawatt-hours, it added.

- ANI

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Sarah B
As someone who has lived in Bihar, uninterrupted power is a dream for many. If this project delivers as promised, it will be a game-changer for industries and daily life. The battery storage for peak hours is a smart move.
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Rohit P
Great initiative, but the cost seems very high. Over 1800 crore for the first phase? We need transparency on these expenditures. Hope the benefits reach the common people and not just remain on paper.
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Priya S
Finally! Lakhisarai getting such a major project. This will create local jobs and boost the economy. My relatives there have suffered from constant load-shedding. Hope to see the lights stay on now. ☀️
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Michael C
Impressive scale. A 495 MWh battery storage system is massive. This is exactly the kind of infrastructure investment India needs to meet its renewable energy targets and ensure grid stability.
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Nisha Z
The completion target for phase 2 is 2027? That's quite far. Hope the work continues without delays and corruption. We have seen many projects in Bihar get stuck. Fingers crossed this one delivers on time.

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