Prayagraj,

17 Feb (HS): Bharat Petroleum Corporation Limited (BPCL), a Fortune Global 500

company and a Maharatna PSU, marked a significant milestone in its energy transition

journey with the inauguration of its solar power plant at Prayagraj, Uttar

Pradesh. The project was virtually inaugurated by Hardeep Singh Puri, Union

Minister of Petroleum and Natural Gas, during India Energy Week, underscoring

BPCL’s growing focus on expanding its renewable energy footprint and supporting

India’s clean energy ambitions.

The

solar power plant has an installed capacity of 71 MWp (DC) / 52 MW (AC) and is

expected to generate approximately 103.61 million units of green electricity

annually. The project is estimated to reduce carbon emissions by 75,150 metric

tonnes each year, equivalent to the environmental benefit of planting nearly

1.25 crore trees.

Spread

across 210 acres, the facility has been developed using 1.29 lakh solar

modules, supported by 1,324 metric tonnes of structural steel and approximately

294 kilometres of cabling infrastructure. The plant is connected to the power

grid through a 132 kV transmission line, ensuring efficient and reliable

transmission of renewable power.

The

green energy generated from the Prayagraj solar plant will be supplied to

BPCL’s refineries located in Mumbai, Bina, and Kochi, contributing to cleaner

operations and reinforcing the company’s commitment to sustainable and

low-carbon energy solutions.

This

project reflects BPCL’s continued focus on integrating renewable energy into

its core business operations while supporting India’s broader climate and

energy transition goals. BPCL remains committed to advancing its sustainability

roadmap through initiatives that promote cleaner energy, operational

efficiency, and responsible growth.

Hindusthan Samachar / Abhishek Awasthi