SECI Signs MoU With Mumbai Port Authority For Solar Power

23 Feb 2026 CW Team

Under the pact, SECI will lead technical studies and feasibility evaluations while the MPA will facilitate access to sites and regulatory clearances. The partners will explore models for project financing, including third party and captive arrangements, and will define responsibilities for procurement, installation and ongoing operation and maintenance. The collaboration is intended to reduce reliance on grid supplied fossil power and to demonstrate replicable delivery models for other port and maritime infrastructure. A joint steering committee will oversee implementation, set milestones and coordinate stakeholder consultation.

Officials said the initiative is expected to deliver cost benefits through reduced energy bills and to contribute to emissions mitigation at the port. The programme will also aim to enhance resilience by diversifying energy sources and by promoting local generation close to points of consumption. Capacity building and knowledge sharing are planned to enable maintenance and long term sustainability of installed systems.

The agreement provides for initial surveys and prioritisation of sites, followed by phased implementation and monitoring to ensure performance and compliance. Stakeholders will be engaged to align technical standards and to explore opportunities for scaling across other government owned maritime and logistics facilities. The partners expect initial pilots to inform broader rollouts and to attract investment suitable for faster realisation of renewable energy targets. The partners will publish progress updates to ensure transparency and to facilitate replication by other authorities.

The Solar Energy Corporation of India (SECI) has signed a memorandum of understanding with the Mumbai Port Authority (MPA) to provide solar power across the authority's building infrastructure. The agreement sets out a framework for co-operation on assessments, project development and deployment of rooftop and other distributed solar installations on port properties. The arrangement aims to strengthen energy security and support the port's sustainability objectives. Under the pact, SECI will lead technical studies and feasibility evaluations while the MPA will facilitate access to sites and regulatory clearances. The partners will explore models for project financing, including third party and captive arrangements, and will define responsibilities for procurement, installation and ongoing operation and maintenance. The collaboration is intended to reduce reliance on grid supplied fossil power and to demonstrate replicable delivery models for other port and maritime infrastructure. A joint steering committee will oversee implementation, set milestones and coordinate stakeholder consultation. Officials said the initiative is expected to deliver cost benefits through reduced energy bills and to contribute to emissions mitigation at the port. The programme will also aim to enhance resilience by diversifying energy sources and by promoting local generation close to points of consumption. Capacity building and knowledge sharing are planned to enable maintenance and long term sustainability of installed systems. The agreement provides for initial surveys and prioritisation of sites, followed by phased implementation and monitoring to ensure performance and compliance. Stakeholders will be engaged to align technical standards and to explore opportunities for scaling across other government owned maritime and logistics facilities. The partners expect initial pilots to inform broader rollouts and to attract investment suitable for faster realisation of renewable energy targets. The partners will publish progress updates to ensure transparency and to facilitate replication by other authorities.

Infrastructure Urban

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IICA Constitutes High Level Advisory Group On Ease Of Doing Business

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Infrastructure Urban

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IICA Renews MoU With NALSAR University Of Law

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Technology

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India To Champion Edge Artificial Intelligence Solutions

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