ACME Solar commissions 112.5 MW in Sikar
Author: PPD Team Date: May 23, 2025
Author: PPD Team Date: May 23, 2025
ACME Solar Holdings Limited has commissioned 112.5 MW of solar capacity as part of the second phase of its Sikar solar project in Bikaner, Rajasthan.
Earlier this month, the company commissioned 52.5 MW. With these additions, the total commissioned capacity has reached 165 MW out of the planned 300 MW.
The remaining 135 MW is under commissioning. Power from the project will be sold on power exchanges under a merchant model.
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