Inox Green signs deal for O&M of 182 MW wind projects
Author: PPD Team Date: August 13, 2025
Author: PPD Team Date: August 13, 2025
Inox Green Energy Services Ltd. has signed an agreement with the renewable energy arm of a large Indian conglomerate for the comprehensive operations and maintenance (O&M) of 182 MW of wind projects in western India.
The contract covers conversion of 82 MW from limited-scope to comprehensive O&M, and early renewal of comprehensive O&M for another 100 MW. It will remain in effect for the balance operational life of the projects. The sites are connected to a common infrastructure owned by Inox Green.
The company stated that this agreement brings its entire fleet with the customer back under its management. Inox Green manages more than 5 GW of renewable assets and provides long-term O&M services to independent power producers, public sector units and retail customers.
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