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NLC Dolly Gunj Solar Power Plant

Coordinates: 11°37′14″N 92°42′04″E / 11.620481°N 92.701228°E / 11.620481; 92.701228
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NLC Dolly Gunj Solar Power Plant
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CountryIndia
LocationPort Blair, Andaman and Nicobar Islands
Coordinates11°37′14″N 92°42′04″E / 11.620481°N 92.701228°E / 11.620481; 92.701228
Construction began2018
Commission date2020
Operator(s)NLC India Limited
Solar farm
TypeFlat-panel PV
Power generation
Nameplate capacity10 MW

NLC Dolly Gunj Solar Power Plant is a photovoltaic power station owned and operated by NLC India Limited in Port Blair, Andaman and Nicobar Islands, India.

History

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In October 2017, NLC India issued the first tender for a solar plus battery storage project for Dolly Gunj along with Attam Pahad, which was later scrapped. Subsequently, in March 2018, they issued a revised tender for the project. The new tender involves the installation of 2×10 MW (AC) grid-connected solar PV power projects with an 8 MWh battery energy storage system (BESS) providing a half-hour backup at each location.[1] Initially, the combined project capacity was aimed for a 28 MWh and was awarded to Mahindra Susten before being canceled for undisclosed reasons. The new project was awarded to Larsen & Toubro which includes operation and maintenance (O&M) for 10 years following a one-year warranty period.[2]

According to GlobalData, the project, which was developed in a single phase, is currently active and was commissioned in June 2020.[3]

Incidents

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  • On the night of April 25, 2024, Larsen and Toubro reported the theft of 1.1 km of copper cable valued at 60,000 (US$720) from solar plant, exacerbating frequent power cuts in South Andaman District.[4]

See also

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References

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  1. ^ Kala, Rishi Ranjan (2024-06-18). "The solar way of providing power to eco-sensitive zones". BusinessLine. Retrieved 2024-07-30.
  2. ^ Raisth, S (2018-03-06). "NLC India issues tenders for Andaman storage project, $394 million in finance for 709 MW Tamil Nadu PV project". pv magazine India. Retrieved 2024-07-30.
  3. ^ kgi-admin (2022-02-23). "Power plant profile: NLC Dolly Gunj Solar PV Park, India". Power Technology. Retrieved 2024-07-30.
  4. ^ Karthick, Tarun (2024-05-02). "1.1 Kilometres of Copper Cable Stolen from 2X10 MW Solar Power Plant in Dollygunj". Nicobar Times. Retrieved 2024-07-30.