Nagaland inks deal for first private-sector solar plant
The Nagaland government has signed a 25-year power purchase agreement with Tvaksas Renewable Private Limited to build the state's first private-sector solar plant. The 20-megawatt project aims to reduce the state's reliance on power imports and meet growing electricity demand through renewable energy.
Why it matters
This project represents a significant shift toward private-sector participation in regional renewable energy infrastructure, addressing long-term energy security in Northeast India.
The Nagaland government on Friday (August 21, 2026) signed a power purchase agreement with a Pune-based firm to develop a 20-megawatt solar power plant at Tizit in Mon district.
The project, to be set up at Lapa Lampong village, will be the first private-sector solar plant. It is expected to augment Nagaland’s renewable energy generation capacity and help the State meet its renewable consumption obligations.
According to Bhakti Dave, director of Tvaksas Renewable Private Limited, the project under a 25-year agreement will be commissioned within 20 months to supply clean energy to the State’s electricity grid at a fixed tariff of ₹4.12 per kWh approved by the Nagaland Electricity Regulatory Commission.
“We plan to scale the project up to 100MW in phases, bringing long-term investment, skill development, and climate finance opportunities to Nagaland,” she said.
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