Crompton Wins Rs. 4.45 billion solar Rooftop Order

24 Oct 2025 CW Team

Crompton Greaves Consumer Electricals has secured its largest-ever solar rooftop order, valued at Rs. 4.45 billion, to equip over 40,000 households in Andhra Pradesh with 2 KW on-grid systems. This 77 MW project underscores the company’s rapid growth and execution capability in the renewable energy sector, just two months after entering the rooftop solar market.

The initiative comes at a time when residential solar adoption in India is expanding rapidly, driven by affordability, grid integration, and declining system costs. Crompton will manage the project end-to-end, leveraging trained personnel and a responsive service network to ensure reliable, sustainable, and easy-to-maintain solar solutions for households.

Commenting on the achievement, Promeet Ghosh, Managing Director & CEO, said, “This landmark order reflects growing trust in our ability to deliver large-scale, sustainable solutions aligned with India’s clean energy ambitions. Our focus remains on combining innovation, efficiency, and responsible growth to create long-term value for consumers and communities.”

Shaleen Nayak, Business Unit Head – Lighting, added, “Our team will ensure quality and consistency across all sites, leveraging Crompton’s execution strength and infrastructure to deliver best-in-class performance.”

Building on 85 years of expertise, Crompton continues to expand its solar business alongside pumps and lighting, reinforcing its position as a trusted provider of energy-efficient solutions while supporting India’s renewable energy goals.

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