CHENNAI – NLC India Limited (NLCIL), a premier Navratna Public Sector Undertaking, has announced a significant expansion in its renewable energy footprint, reaching a total solar power capacity of 1,557.83 MW. The achievement marks a major milestone in the company's strategic shift from a lignite-focused miner to a diversified energy leader.

Driving India’s Low-Carbon Future

The current capacity reflects NLCIL's aggressive deployment of utility-scale solar projects across various states. This green energy contribution is a key component of the company's broader commitment to:

National Energy Security: Reducing dependence on traditional fuel sources by integrating clean power into the national grid.

Sustainable Development: Offsetting significant carbon emissions annually through renewable generation.

Self-Reliance: Supporting the "Atmanirbhar Bharat" vision by developing indigenous clean energy infrastructure.

Strategic Alignment with National Goals

By crossing the 1.5 GW solar threshold, NLCIL is directly contributing to India’s ambitious target of achieving 500 GW of non-fossil fuel capacity by 2030. Company officials emphasized that this growth is not just about capacity numbers but about creating a "tangible impact" on the country's transition toward a low-carbon, sustainable ecosystem.

As NLCIL continues to pipeline further renewable projects, it remains one of the few PSUs successfully balancing traditional energy production with high-growth sustainable energy investments.