Azure Power has fully commissioned a 90MW solar power project in the state of Assam, India.
The project is spread across four districts in the state – Udalguri, Kamrup, Nagaon and Cachar.
It was commissioned in phases, with the final 25MW coming online in Cachar.
The power generated by the plant is being supplied to Assam Power Distribution Company under a long term 25-year power purchase agreement at $0.044 a kilowatt-hour.
Azure Power now has an operational renewable energy capacity of over 2.9GW in India.
Azure Power chief financial officer Pawan Kumar Agrawal said: “We are extremely proud of all our teams, especially those at the site.
“They have displayed tremendous dedication, and tenacity in the face of considerable execution challenges.
“The project will go a long way in meeting India’s clean energy objectives.
“Government of Assam has the vision to transform Assam into a sustainably developed state by 2030. Our project is a step forward in fulfilling this vision of the government.
“In addition to meeting sustainability targets of the state, our project will also help in creating sustainable ecosystem by generating employment and revenue opportunities for local population.”