Uttar Pradesh Energy Minister A.K. Sharma said that in the tender process held in this regard, Adani Power Limited has been declared the successful tenderer. The rate quoted by it was the lowest at Rs 5,383.
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The Uttar Pradesh government will buy 1,500 MW of electricity from Adani Power Limited to meet the state’s electricity needs till the year 2034. The state cabinet approved the proposal related to this on Tuesday.
State Energy Minister A.K. Sharma, while giving information about the decision taken in the cabinet meeting chaired by Chief Minister Yogi Adityanath, said that the government on Tuesday approved the proposal to buy 1,500 MW of electricity from 2 x 800 MW (1,600 MW) thermal power project through competitive bidding process.
He informed that Adani Power Limited has been declared the successful tenderer in the tender process held in this regard. The rate offered by it was the lowest at Rs 5.383. Sharma said that the state will need additional 10,795 MW of thermal power by the year 2033-34 to meet its increasing energy needs.
He informed that Adani Power Limited emerged as the lowest bidder in the tender process. He said the fixed charge is Rs 3,727 per unit, fuel charge is Rs 1,656 per unit and total charge is Rs 5,383 per unit. Sharma said a power supply agreement will be signed with the company for a period of 25 years.
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