Navalai Infra has secured a 37 MW solar engineering, procurement, and construction (EPC) contract from Mahasamruddhi Renewable Energy (MREL), a special purpose vehicle of Maharashtra State Road Development Corporation (MSRDC).

The project will be executed in three parts: 16 MW will be installed at Igatpuri and 14 MW AC at Kopergaon, both under the open access mode. An additional 7 MW will be installed at various other MSRDC-designated locations under the net metering mode.

The tender was floated in October 2024.

The total value of the financial offer made by the Navalai Infra, excluding taxes and duties, stands at ₹1.69 billion (~$19.84 million).

Navalai Infra will be responsible for the design, engineering, procurement, supply, insurance, installation, erection, testing, commissioning, and comprehensive seven-year operation and maintenance of the solar power project.

The work must be completed within 10 months from the date of the letter of award.

The module warranty terms stipulate a minimum 90% power output at the end of 10 years and 80% at the end of 20 years, with a mandatory product warranty of 10 years covering modules, inverters, and workmanship.

The project is intended to serve the captive power requirements of MSRDC and its subsidiaries along the Hindu HrudaySamrat Balasaheb Thackeray Maharashtra Samruddhi Mahamarg.

The project’s scope includes the development of ground-mounted and rooftop solar installations across various MSRDC-controlled sites, including toll plazas, tunnels, petrol pumps, MSRDC offices, and other infrastructure along the highway.

The scope of work also includes land development, construction of internal roads, fencing, drainage systems, installation of SCADA systems, and establishing transmission connectivity required for both net metering and open access.

Recently, MREL invited bids for the long-term purchase of 164 MW of solar power under open access from its projects along a highway connecting Mumbai and Nagpur.

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