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Uttarakhand renewable energy and infrastructure development

Overview

Uttarakhand is expanding its renewable energy capacity and supporting infrastructure. The state-owned utility Uttarakhand Jal Vidyut Nigam (UJVN Limited) initiated a competitive tender for a 90 MW/225 MWh Battery Energy Storage System (BESS) near the Chilla Hydroelectric Project to improve grid reliability and renewable integration.

Complementing these storage efforts, the state has reached a solar power generation capacity of 363.04 MW. To support this growth, the Uttarakhand Power Corporation Limited (UPCL) is implementing smart meters and has reported a reduction in Aggregate Technical and Commercial (AT&C) losses to 13.58% for the 2025-26 financial year.

In the transport sector, the state has established 221 electric vehicle (EV) charging stations, making it a leader among Himalayan states. The government is currently focusing on expanding this charging grid along major tourist corridors and pilgrimage routes to accommodate the rising number of registered electric vehicles.

Entities

Uttarakhand · Pradhan Mantri Surya Ghar Yojana · Chilla Hydroelectric Project · Uttarakhand Power Corporation Limited · Pradeep Batra

Timeline

21 days ago

[BUSINESS] 2 sources
Uttarakhand expands solar capacity and EV charging infrastructure
Uttarakhand is expanding its green infrastructure, leading Himalayan states in EV charging stations and increasing solar capacity to 363.04 MW while working to improve battery storage and smart meter deployment
about 1 month ago

[BUSINESS] 2 sources
Uttarakhand Issues Tender for 90 MW Battery Energy Storage Project
UJVN Limited has opened a tender for a 90 MW/225 MWh battery storage system near the Chilla hydro project in Uttarakhand, with bids due 25 Aug 2026 and partial Viability Gap Funding.

Sources

newindianexpress.com · pioneeredge.in