Gensol secures Rs 8.97 billion solar EPC contract from NTPC
Author: PPD Team Date: December 30, 2024
Author: PPD Team Date: December 30, 2024
Gensol Engineering Limited has won a Rs 8.97 billion contract from NTPC Renewable Energy Limited to develop a 225 MW grid-connected solar project.
The project will be executed on an engineering, procurement, and construction (EPC) basis at the Gujarat State Electricity Corporation Limited Solar Park (Stage-III) in Khavda, Rann of Kutch, Gujarat.
The contract includes project development and operations and maintenance services for three years.
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