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Kohima: The Nagaland government locked in a 25-year power purchase agreement with Tvaksas Renewable Pvt Ltd on August 20. Officials gathered at the Nagaland Civil Secretariat Conference Hall in Kohima to sign the deal. This marks the state's first private solar independent power producer initiative. The 20 MW plant will rise at Lapa Lampong village in Tizit, Mon district. It needs to be ready within 20 months.
The grid will receive power at a fixed rate of ₹4.12 per unit. This price earned approval from the Nagaland Electricity Regulatory Commission. Chief Engineer Nitovi A. Wotsa noted that current peak demand hits 203 MW. It should climb to 482 MW by 2034-35. The state is scrambling to grow local capacity to close this gap.
The facility will pump out 35 million units of electricity every year. It should stop 25,000 tonnes of carbon emissions annually. Officials expect the plant to cut the state's reliance on outside power. The Principal Secretary for Power pushed the developer to finish early and hire local workers. Tvaksas Renewable director Bhakti Dave stated, "The project would create new avenues for local employment and youth opportunities while encouraging further investment in the state."
The developer plans to eventually scale the program to 100 MW. Directors Hardik Dave and Nayaan Ratandhayara confirmed they will work with the Department of Power on long-term maintenance. This project supports India's push to hit 500 GW of renewable capacity by 2030.
Updated at 21st August 2026 at 10:01pm
The state intends to use this project to satisfy its mandatory Renewable Consumption Obligations. Officials from the Departments of Finance and Law and Justice were also present at the signing ceremony alongside the Power Department heads.
Principal Secretary for Power noted that the state chose solar for this location because of the area's sub-tropical climate and strong solar irradiance. He added that solar infrastructure avoids the mechanical wear associated with hydro, thermal, or wind energy systems. Finance Director Nayaan Ratandhayara noted that the Tizit location was selected for its strategic importance to the overall development plan.
Updated at 22nd August 2026 at 5:47am
The deal brought officials from the departments of Finance and Law and Justice to the table alongside the Power Department. Local project representation includes Nokpai Wangsha, Longshah Konyak, and Minul Haque. While state records identify this as the first private initiative of its kind, some reports classify it as the fourth private-sector solar project in the state.
The Principal Secretary for Power highlighted the technical rationale for picking Tizit, citing the area's sub-tropical climate and strong solar irradiance. He noted that unlike hydro, thermal, or wind energy, the solar facility lacks moving mechanical parts, which cuts down on long-term wear and tear.
Updated at 22nd August 2026 at 9:46am
The project includes the involvement of local representatives Nokpai Wangsha, Longshah Konyak, and Minul Haque. Officials from the state departments of Finance and Law and Justice attended the signing ceremony to finalize the oversight framework for the developer.
While initial records touted this as the first private project of its kind, follow-up reporting classifies it as the fourth private sector power initiative in the state. Company directors presented a detailed implementation roadmap for the site at Lapa Lampong, with one director noting that his initial skepticism about the region's solar potential shifted once he engaged with the local workforce and observed the site.
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