Patna: Bihar Electricity Regulatory Commission (BERC) chairman Amir Subhani and member P S Yadav have approved procurement of 300 MW of renewable energy, including solar, wind, hydropower and other non-conventional sources, to strengthen the state’s clean energy portfolio and meet future demand.The power will be sourced through the Solar Energy Corporation of India (SECI) under a long-term agreement of 25 years. Following regulatory clearance, Bihar’s power utilities are expected to sign formal agreements with SECI soon. Supply is likely to begin within 24 months of signing the agreement, at a competitive tariff of Rs 3.25 per unit.The decision aims to help Bihar meet its Renewable Purchase Obligation (RPO) targets. In the current financial year, about 35.95% of the state’s total electricity supply must come from renewable sources. Failure to meet the targets could attract substantial penalties for power companies.Officials estimate a power deficit of around 7,936 MW in 2026-27, making renewable energy crucial to Bihar’s future power strategy. At present, the state has power purchase agreements totalling 11,764 MW, of which 4,021 MW is from renewable sources.The state is also expanding its own renewable generation capacity. Bihar currently produces 54.3 MW of hydropower from 13 projects on the Son, Gandak and Kosi canal systems. Additionally, a 185 MW solar power project at Kajra in Lakhisarai has begun commercial generation under Phase-I.The state is also expanding it’s own renewable generation capacity. Bihar currently produces 54.3 MW of hydropower from 13 projects on the Son, Gandak, and Kosi canal systems. Additionally, a 185 MW solar power project at Kajra in Lakhisarai has begun commercial generation under Phase-1.
