The government of Mizoram is intensifying efforts to expand renewable energy generation across the northeastern Indian state, with several solar and hydropower projects either already operational, under construction or progressing through various stages of development.
Official figures indicate that Mizoram generated 41.86 million units (MU) of solar electricity and 31.04 MU from Small Hydel Projects (SHPs) during the 2024–25 financial year, reflecting the state’s growing contribution to renewable energy generation.
Several utility-scale solar projects have already been commissioned in different parts of Mizoram. They include a 20 MWp solar project at Vankal in Khawzawl district, a 2 MWp facility at Tlungvel in Aizawl district, and a 10 MWp project at Thenzawl in Serchhip district.
Meanwhile, construction is ongoing on a 5 MWp ground-mounted solar power project at Sumsuih in Aizawl district. The state government is also assessing and identifying additional locations suitable for the development of new solar projects as it seeks to increase its renewable generation capacity.
Authorities are currently advancing the procurement process for several proposed projects, including tendering and negotiations for power purchase agreements (PPAs) at selected locations. The move is expected to facilitate the development of additional solar generation capacity and improve the availability of clean electricity across the state.
Mizoram is also recording progress in residential rooftop solar deployment under the PM Surya Ghar: Muft Bijli Yojana, a federal initiative designed to encourage households to generate electricity through rooftop solar systems. As of August 14, the state had received 1,532 applications, with rooftop solar installations completed in 1,417 households.
Beyond residential buildings, the state government is pursuing a Government Building Solarisation (GBS) programme. Under the initiative, government-owned buildings across Mizoram are being identified and assessed to determine their suitability for rooftop solar installations. The programme is expected to reduce conventional electricity consumption in public facilities while increasing the use of clean energy.
Hydropower remains another important component of Mizoram’s renewable energy strategy. The state is advancing the 24 MW Tuirini Small Hydel Project in Aizawl district as well as the significantly larger 132 MW Tuivai Hydroelectric Project in Saitual district, located close to the Manipur border.
For the Tuirini project, preliminary development activities have already progressed. The foundation stone for the project has been laid, while construction-related formation cutting for a 9-kilometre approach road has been completed, paving the way for further infrastructure development.
However, several regulatory and land-related processes remain ongoing. These include obtaining forest clearance, carrying out a social impact assessment and completing the necessary land acquisition procedures. The government is also preparing for the tendering phase with technical assistance from a project management consultant.
The Tuirini Small Hydel Project has received administrative approval of Rs 676.98 crore. So far, the state has secured an expenditure sanction of Rs 10.50 crore and an allocation of Rs 50 crore, while authorities are seeking additional expenditure approval to support the project’s continued implementation.
The expansion of solar and hydropower infrastructure forms part of Mizoram’s broader effort to strengthen its clean-energy portfolio and improve electricity availability. With solar installations expanding across households, government buildings and utility-scale sites, alongside investments in hydropower, the state is positioning renewable energy as an increasingly important part of its future power supply.
The ongoing projects are expected to contribute to cleaner electricity generation, strengthen energy infrastructure and support Mizoram’s transition towards a more diversified and sustainable energy system.
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