NTPC Green Energy Commissions 81.34 MW Kalasar Solar Plant in Bikaner
NTPC Green Energy has commenced commercial operation of its 81.34 MW Kalasar solar project located in Bikaner, Rajasthan. Three publications — pv magazine India, mvapulse.com and SolarQuarter — all reported the development on 28 September 2026, with consistent figures across each outlet.
| Detail | Information |
|---|---|
| Project Name | Kalasar Solar Project |
| Promoter | NTPC Green Energy |
| Capacity | 81.34 MW |
| Location | Bikaner, Rajasthan |
| Stage | Commissioned (Commercial Operation Started) |
| Project Value | Not disclosed |
NTPC Green Energy's Broader Project Portfolio
The Kalasar solar commissioning sits alongside a wider slate of projects that Projects India tracks for NTPC Green Energy. These include a Battery Energy Storage System at NTPC Kayamkulam in Alappuzha, Kerala, and two phases of a Green Hydrogen and Ammonia Unit Plant at Pudimadaka, Visakhapatnam, Andhra Pradesh — the Phase I and Phase II projects each carrying a stated value of Rs 55,000 crore. A further Phase II expansion at the same Visakhapatnam site is tracked at Rs 16,342.59 crore. The Bikaner commissioning underlines the company's active presence in utility-scale solar alongside these larger clean-energy ventures.
Rajasthan's Position in India's Solar Pipeline
Rajasthan accounts for 82 of the solar-based power projects tracked across India by Projects India, placing it sixth among states by project count in this sub-sector. Maharashtra leads with 187 tracked projects, followed by Karnataka with 186 and Telangana with 139. Andhra Pradesh holds 93 and Gujarat 85. The Bikaner district itself appears in Projects India's recent additions, with a separate Rs 116 crore solar power project promoted by KPI Green Energy currently at the construction-started stage in the same district.
Stage Breakdown: Where India's Solar Projects Stand
Across the 1,307 solar-based power projects that Projects India tracks nationally, the largest cohort — 642 projects — remains under approvals, reflecting a substantial volume of work still in regulatory process. A further 218 projects have reached the construction-started stage, representing near-term procurement and contracting activity. Projects at the planning stage number 195, while 128 have been recorded as completed. An additional 46 projects are on hold and 25 are at an early or announced stage. Twenty-one solar projects have been added to the tracked database in the last 90 days, indicating continued pipeline growth. Suppliers and contractors can review the Power Projects sector overview for broader context across generation types.
What this means for suppliers and contractors
The commissioning of the Kalasar plant confirms that utility-scale solar assets in Rajasthan are moving through to completion. For equipment suppliers, EPC contractors and O&M service providers, the state's 82 tracked projects — spanning approvals through to construction — represent an active order pipeline. The concentration of 218 construction-started projects nationally, and a further 642 under approvals, points to sustained near-term demand for solar modules, mounting structures, inverters, civil contractors and grid-connection works.
Bikaner's emergence as a location for multiple concurrent projects from different promoters — NTPC Green Energy and KPI Green Energy among them — suggests the district's land and grid infrastructure is drawing repeat investment. Contractors already mobilised in the region may find adjacency advantages when pursuing upcoming awards. Projects India tracks all active projects in this sub-sector, allowing suppliers to identify projects by stage and geography. There are currently no open India tenders in the Power Projects sector recorded in the Projects India database.
Recent commissioning activity elsewhere in India — including solar projects in Maharashtra — indicates that the broader pipeline is converting from construction to operation at a steady pace, as also reflected in commissioning announcements tracked by Projects India in that state.
Frequently asked questions
What is the Kalasar solar project and who commissioned it?
The Kalasar solar project is an 81.34 MW solar power plant located in Bikaner, Rajasthan, commissioned by NTPC Green Energy. Three publications reported the start of commercial operations on 28 September 2026. No project value was disclosed in available reports.
How many solar projects does NTPC Green Energy have in India?
Projects India tracks several projects for NTPC Green Energy, including the Kalasar solar plant in Bikaner, a battery energy storage system in Kerala, and large green hydrogen and ammonia plants in Visakhapatnam, Andhra Pradesh, with values reaching Rs 55,000 crore per phase.
How many solar projects are tracked in Rajasthan?
Projects India tracks 82 solar-based power projects in Rajasthan, placing it sixth among Indian states in this sub-sector. Maharashtra leads with 187 projects, followed by Karnataka with 186 and Telangana with 139.
How many solar projects in India are at the construction stage?
Of the 1,307 solar-based power projects tracked by Projects India nationally, 218 are at the construction-started stage. A further 642 remain under approvals, representing a significant volume of upcoming procurement and contracting opportunities for suppliers.
