Saralnama185 megawatts is the capacity of India's largest battery-based solar power plant in Kajra, Lakhisaray, Bihar. Chief Minister Nitish Kumar will inaugurate it this month. The project, completed ahead of its deadline, will provide 45.6 MW of electricity for four hours during peak evening hours. It's Bihar's first and India's largest solar energy project with battery storage. The ₹1570 crore first phase covers 689 acres with 185 MW solar capacity and 254 MWh battery storage. A second phase will add 116 MW solar and 241 MWh storage capacity. The total project aims for 301 MW solar power and 495 MWh battery storage across 1232 acres. (Updated 7 Sep 2025, 06:08 IST; source: link)
Key Points
- 185 megawatts is the capacity of India's largest battery-based solar power plant in Kajra, Lakhisaray, Bihar
- Chief Minister Nitish Kumar will inaugurate it this month
- The project, completed ahead of its deadline, will provide 45.6 MW of electricity for four hours during peak evening hours