Vikram Solar has commissioned 140 MW solar power project for NTPC at Bilhaur, Kanpur, Uttar Pradesh, on 28 January 2021 .
The solar project spread across 700 acre also includes 33/132 kV switchyard. The expected energy yield of this project in Uttar Pradesh is 319 million units and is likely to power 1,45,662 houses per year.
The project has been developed by NTPC after winning a competitive bid from the Uttar Pradesh New and Renewable Energy Development Agency (UPNREDA).
Vikram Solar was subsequently awarded this project on turnkey basis for EPC. This is a landmark project for both Vikram Solar and NTPC in Uttar Pradesh, it being the largest capacity solar plant commissioned so far in the state.