Solarium Wins Rs 266 Million Rooftop Solar Orders

01 Aug 2025 CW Team

Solarium Green Energy has secured two significant work orders valued at a combined Rs 266 million for rooftop solar projects across various locations in the Northeastern States, under the Ministry of Home Affairs.

The first order, worth approximately Rs 129.8 million, was awarded by NTPC Vidyut Vyapar Nigam Limited (NVVN) for the development of a 3,319 kW rooftop solar photovoltaic (PV) project. This was tendered under the NVVN’s “Selection and Discovery of L1 Rates for Rate Contract for EPC of Grid Connected Rooftop Solar PV Projects (51–200 kW) across India”. The project is scheduled for completion within 90 days.

The second order, valued at Rs 136.3 million, involves the development of a 3,443 kW rooftop solar project. It was tendered under a separate NVVN bid for rooftop solar PV projects ranging from 201–1,000 kW and is expected to be completed within 120 days.

Together, the two contracts amount to 6.76 MW of installed capacity, with a total project value of Rs 266 million. Both projects include a comprehensive operations and maintenance contract for a period of 10 years from the date of facility completion.

These awards further consolidate Solarium Green Energy’s position in the rooftop solar EPC segment and contribute to India’s renewable energy goals in underserved regions.

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