Bondada Engineering receives Rs 1.08 billion contract for solar streetlights
Author: PPD Team Date: December 9, 2024
Author: PPD Team Date: December 9, 2024
Bondada Engineering Limited has secured a Rs 1.08 billion work order from the Bihar Renewable Energy Development Agency (BREDA) for the design, supply, installation, testing, and commissioning of smart solar streetlight systems across rural Bihar.
The project, under the Mukhyamantri Gramin Solar Streetlight Yojana, includes a five-year comprehensive maintenance contract and the integration of remote monitoring systems.
The contract is to be completed within 18 months.
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