Waaree Renewable secures 2 GW solar contract with Jindal Renewables
Author: PPD Team Date: January 2, 2025
Author: PPD Team Date: January 2, 2025
Waaree Renewable Technologies Limited (WRTL), a subsidiary of Waaree Energies Limited, has secured its largest-ever Engineering, Procurement, and Construction (EPC) contract for a 2 GW solar project from Sunbreeze Renewables Nine Pvt. Ltd, a Special Purpose Vehicle (SPV) of Jindal Renewables.
The project, located in Bikaner, Rajasthan, will incorporate advanced technologies and sustainable solutions to maximize energy generation and efficiency.
WRTL will manage the design, engineering, procurement, supply, construction, testing, and commissioning of the solar PV project, ensuring efficient clean energy delivery.
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