VSL Renewable wins 810 MWp solar NTPC’s O&M contract
Author: PPD Team Date: August 21, 2025
Author: PPD Team Date: August 21, 2025
VSL Renewable Services has won Lot-2 of NTPC Green Energy Limited’s 1,864 MWp solar operations and maintenance tender. Lot-2 covers 810 MWp, while Lot-1 accounted for 1,054 MWp. The company submitted the lowest bids for both lots but was awarded Lot-2 under NTPC’s tender conditions.
The awarded projects are spread across Rajasthan, Madhya Pradesh, and Andhra Pradesh. The contract scope includes real-time monitoring, predictive maintenance, and generation-linked performance guarantees, along with adherence to NTPC’s safety standards.
It also requires technical support for DC, AC, HT, and inverter systems, with site-specific O&M strategies tailored to different project locations.
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