Gensol Engineering secures Rs 780 crore EPC contract for 150 MW solar power project in Maharashtra
Gensol Engineering Limited has secured a significant EPC contract worth Rs 780 crore to build a 150 MWac solar PV power plant in Maharashtra. The project, set to be completed in 15 months, includes land acquisition, design, engineering, procurement, and the establishment of necessary infrastructure. Additionally, Gensol will provide three years of operation and maintenance services.
A major Maharashtra public utility has awarded Gensol Engineering Limited a sizable turnkey EPC deal. Over the course of 15 months, the project, which has a total contract value of Rs 780 crore, entails the creation of a 150 MWac ground-mounted solar PV power plant.
Gensol’s responsibilities will cover every stage of the project’s lifetime, from the intricate and crucial land acquisition assignment, which emphasises the project’s size and complexity, to the exact and meticulous stages of design, engineering, procurement, and logistics.
A 150 MWac grid-connected ground-mounted solar PV power plant’s construction, supply, erection, inspection, installation, testing, and commissioning are also included in the scope, as is the creation of the related power evacuation infrastructure for the STU substation. The deal also includes three (3) years of operation and maintenance (O&M) services for the project, which include upkeep of the plant’s substantial transmission infrastructure and switchyard.
Shilpa Urhekar, Chief Executive Officer, Solar EPC (India), Gensol Engineering Ltd., commented on the progress, saying that this important project demonstrates Gensol’s increasing proficiency as a supplier of complete, end-to-end solar solutions.
The project aligns with the MNRE’s progressive plan of action that was announced in April 2022 to modernise Maharashtra’s energy supply as a key means of enhancing India’s green energy plan. The fact that Gensol was awarded this contract reflects the company’s increasing portfolio and timely delivery of renewable energy projects.
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