Servotech and Solarium secure rooftop solar contracts
Author: PPD Team Date: June 26, 2025
Author: PPD Team Date: June 26, 2025
Servotech Renewable Power System Limited has secured a contract worth Rs 600 million from Madhya Pradesh Urja Vikas Nigam Limited (MPUVNL) for setting up 16 MW of grid-connected rooftop solar projects across the state. The award was made on 24 June 2025.
The project scope includes design, engineering, supply, installation, testing, commissioning, and insurance of rooftop solar systems ranging from 1 kW to 500 kW. The systems will be connected to existing power infrastructure, following specifications issued by the Ministry of New and Renewable Energy (MNRE).
Separately, Solarium Green Energy Limited has won a Rs 353.25 million contract from Kirloskar Solar Technologies Private Limited to develop 11.775 MW of rooftop solar projects across Rajasthan, Gujarat, and Maharashtra.
Solarium’s scope includes design, engineering, testing, and a 10-year O&M period. Tasks also cover site assessments, capacity planning, and arrangements for water and security.
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