Oriano secures contract for major solar PV project in MP

16 Oct 2024 CW Team

Oriano Clean Energy Private Limited, a top Cleantech company in India, has secured a contract from Blueleaf Energy to develop a 184 MWp Solar PV project in Agar, Malwa, Madhya Pradesh. This project is part of Blueleaf's Pachora Hybrid Power Project. With this new order, Oriano's total executed and ongoing solar projects now exceed 1.5 GWp, solidifying its status as a leading player in India's solar EPC sector. The company ranks among the top 10 Solar EPC firms in the utility market and successfully commissioned over 500 MWp last year, aiming for another 1+ GWp this year.

The project scope includes design, engineering, equipment supply, installation, testing, commissioning, and civil construction, which involves a 33/220 kV PSS switchyard, 33 kV interconnecting lines, and a 220 kV transmission line to the CTU substation. Rahul Asolkar, COO of Oriano, expressed pride in this new contract, emphasizing the company's commitment to engineering excellence, quality, and high-performance assets. Oriano operates in over 15 states in India and serves prominent clients like Arcelor Mittal Group, Hira Group, and Aditya Birla Group.

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