KOHIMA : The Nagaland government has signed a 25-year Power Purchase Agreement (PPA) with Tvaksas Renewable Pvt Ltd for a 20 MW solar power project at Tizit in Mon district, marking the state’s first private-sector solar Independent Power Producer (IPP) initiative.

The agreement was signed on August 20 at the Nagaland Civil Secretariat Conference Hall in Kohima between the Department of Power and the renewable energy company. The project will be developed at Lapa Lampong village in Tizit.

Under the agreement, the Phase-I project is scheduled to be commissioned within 20 months and will supply power to the state grid at a fixed tariff of Rs 4.12 per unit, as approved by the Nagaland Electricity Regulatory Commission. The project is expected to strengthen Nagaland’s renewable energy capacity and help the state meet its Renewable Consumption Obligations.

Power demand projected to rise

Chief Engineer (Transmission and Generation) Nitovi A. Wotsa said Nagaland’s current peak power demand stands at around 203 MW and is projected to increase to 482 MW by 2034-35. He said the state was working to expand its power generation capacity and encouraging private investment alongside government-led projects to increase local generation and meet the growing demand.

The Principal Secretary, Power, said solar projects could be developed relatively quickly compared with projects involving longer gestation periods, making them particularly suitable for Nagaland. He urged the developer to complete the project ahead of schedule and ensure employment opportunities for local residents during both the construction and operational phases.

Company plans 100 MW solar capacity

Tvaksas Renewable said it plans to expand its solar power programme in Nagaland to 100 MW in phases. The 20 MW project is expected to generate around 35 million units of electricity annually over the 25-year PPA period. Officials said the project would help reduce Nagaland’s dependence on electricity purchased from outside the state and contribute to lowering power costs.

The project is also expected to prevent nearly 25,000 tonnes of carbon emissions annually and generate employment opportunities for local youth during its construction and operation. Tvaksas Renewable Director Bhakti Dave said the project would create new avenues for employment and youth development while encouraging further investment in Nagaland.

She said the long-term PPA would provide greater predictability in electricity costs and contribute to infrastructure development in the district. Director Hardik Dave said the company would work closely with the Nagaland Power Department to ensure smooth implementation and long-term maintenance of the project.

Finance Director Nayaan Ratandhayara said the Tizit location was strategically important and thanked the Department of Power and the Nagaland Electricity Regulatory Commission for their support. The project is expected to contribute to Nagaland’s clean energy transition while supporting India’s broader renewable energy goals, including the national target of 500 GW of renewable energy capacity by 2030.