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Buxar Thermal Plant's Unit 1 commences power generation

SJVN has informed that the first unit of 660 megawatts (MW) of 1320 MW Buxar Thermal Power Project has been successfully synchronized with the National Grid, according to a BSE filing.

The 1320 MW Buxar Thermal Power Project (2x660 MW) is located at Chausa, District Buxar, Bihar and has been implemented by SJVN Thermal Private Limited, a wholly-owned subsidiary of SJVN.

The project is equipped with state-of-the-art supercritical technology, ensuring higher efficiency and reduced environmental impact. With an investment of Rs 13,756.56 crore, the project will generate 9,828.72 million units of electricity annually. Further, 85 percent of the generated power will be supplied to the state of Bihar.

The project is poised to bring substantial economic and social benefits to Bihar and the Eastern region by enhancing power availability and addressing peak-hour shortages.