Sun Drops Energia secures 62.2 MW solar project orders
Author: PPD Team Date: 17/01/2025
Author: PPD Team Date: 17/01/2025
Sun Drops Energia Private Limited, a subsidiary of KPI Green Energy Limited, has received orders to develop 62.2 MW of solar power projects under the captive power producer (CPP) business segment.
The projects are aligned with the distributed renewable energy bilateral purchase policy and the Gujarat Renewable Energy Policy 2023. They are set to be completed in phases by the financial year 2025-26 as per the agreements.
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