Advait Energy Transitions Secures Rs 1.29 Bn Solar EPC Contract

21 May 2025 CW Team

Advait Energy Transitions has been awarded an engineering, procurement, construction (EPC), and commissioning contract by KPI Green Energy for a solar project valued at Rs 1.293 billion. The project entails the installation of a 67.5 MWp ground-mounted solar plant at the Khavda renewable park located in the Kutch region of Gujarat.

The contract鈥檚 scope of work includes design, engineering, supply, and testing, along with the provision of materials, balance of system components, and various related services necessary for commissioning the solar plant. It was reported that the contract was awarded to Advait Energy Transitions鈥� subsidiary, Advait Greenergy. The project is expected to be completed within six months.

Additionally, in February 2025, Advait Energy Transitions signed a memorandum of understanding (MoU) with Haryana City Gas Distribution (Bhiwadi) to establish a green hydrogen plant with a capacity of 2,000 metric tonnes per annum, which will be equipped with 15 MW alkaline electrolysers.

News source: Renewable Watch

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