Sterling and Wilson secures Rs 12 billion solar contracts in Gujarat
Author: PPD Team Date: December 23, 2024
Author: PPD Team Date: December 23, 2024
Sterling and Wilson Renewable Energy Limited (SWREL) has won a Rs 12 billion contract for a 500 MW AC solar photovoltaic project in Gujarat.
The project includes design, engineering, procurement, and construction (EPC) for the Balance of System (BOS) and a three-year operations and maintenance (O&M) contract.
This month, SWREL secured a Rs 5.04 billion contract to develop a 305 MW AC / 396 MWp DC solar photovoltaic plant in Rajasthan. Awarded by an independent power producer, the project entails the supply, installation, and commissioning of the system.
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