NHPC awards EPC contracts for development of 1,000 MW solar PV project

NHPC Limited has awarded engineering, procurement and construction (EPC) contracts worth Rs 66.04 billion for the development of grid-connected solar photovoltaic (PV) project (1,000 MW capacity) and transmission line for power evacuation to inter-state transmission system (ISTS) sub-station alongwith comprehensive operation and maintenance for 5 years under tranche-Ill of CPSU Scheme Phase-II.

Adani Infra (India) Limited got an order for 600 MW with a total contract price of Rs 42.96 billion in Gujarat. Tata Power Solar Systems Limited got an order for 300 MW with a total contract price of Rs 17.32 billion in Rajasthan. SSEL-ASR JV got an order for 100 MW with a total contract price of Rs 5.77 billion in Andhra Pradesh. The completion period is 18 months.