NIRL To Set Up 900 MW Solar Project In Gujarat

# NIRL To Set Up 900 MW Solar Project In Gujarat ### Why in News? NLC India Renewables Ltd (NIRL) has received a Letter of Intent (LoI) to set up a **900 MW solar power project** for **Gujarat Urja Vikas Nigam Ltd (GUVNL)**. The project was awarded through a tariff-based competitive bidding process. ### What is the project about? - The entire green energy generated from the 900 MW project will be procured by **GUVNL**, the state power utility of Gujarat. - NIRL was specifically established to acquire and manage the green energy assets of **NLC India Ltd**, focusing on non-conventional power generation and expanding renewable energy in domestic and international markets. ### Who are the key entities? - **NIRL** is a subsidiary of **NLC India Ltd**, a **Navratna Central Public Sector Enterprise (CPSE)** under the **Ministry of Coal**. It was established in 2023 and is headquartered in Chennai. - NLC India, formerly known as **Neyveli Lignite Corporation**, is diversifying into renewable energy through its subsidiary. ### Exam Connect **NLC India Ltd** → Navratna CPSE under **Ministry of Coal** **NIRL** → Subsidiary of NLC India, focused on **renewable energy**