Vikram Solar to supply modules for decentralised solar in Maharashtra
Author: PPD Team Date: April 25, 2025
Author: PPD Team Date: April 25, 2025
Vikram Solar Private Limited has secured a contract from Maharashtra State Power Generation Company Limited (MSPGCL) to supply N-type solar modules.
These modules will be used to set up 150 MW decentralised solar power projects in Jalgaon and Solapur districts. The initiative is part of the “Mukhyamantri Saur Krishi Vahini Yojana (MSKVY) 2.0.”
The project supports the Maharashtra government’s goal to provide stable daytime electricity to agricultural users. Through the MSKVY 2.0 scheme, the state plans to solarise 30 percent of its agricultural feeders by developing 7,000 MW of decentralised solar capacity.
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