NHPC Limited shares surged nearly 3% following the announcement of commercial operations commencement for the third phase of its Karnisar Solar Power Project in Bikaner, Rajasthan. As of 9:57 AM, the shares were trading 2.87% higher at Rs 91.87.
The company successfully completed the trial run on June 5, 2025, and declared the Commercial Operation Date (COD) for the third phase, adding 53.57 MW of solar capacity effective June 7, 2025.
With this development, the total operational capacity of the Karnisar Solar Power Project has reached 160.71 MW out of the planned 300 MW, marking a significant step in NHPC’s renewable energy expansion. The phased commissioning of the project reflects NHPC’s commitment to diversifying its energy portfolio beyond hydropower and supporting India’s clean energy transition.
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