Solex Energy wins contracts for 120 MW solar projects
Author: PPD Team Date: January 2, 2025
Author: PPD Team Date: January 2, 2025
Solex Energy Limited has secured contracts worth Rs 1,790 million from Sprng Energy Private Limited and Zodiac Energy Limited for supplying solar modules for a total of 120 MW solar photovoltaic (PV) power projects in India.
The contracts include:
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