Vikram Solar gets 140-MW unit order from NTPC

Renewable energy solution provider Vikram Solar Wednesday said it has got a 140-megawatt (MW) project order from state-run power giant NTPC Ltd.

"Vikram Solar claimed a 140-MW solar plant project from NTPC Limited. The location selected for the project is Bilhaur, Kanpur, Uttar Pradesh," a company statement said.

According to the statement, 700 acre of land has been allotted for the project and the solar plant is expected to meet the electricity demand of the area.

NTPC has plans to install 225-MW solar plants in Uttar Pradesh and Vikram Solar has been selected to commission the first allotment of 140 MW project.

The project is expected to be completed by September 2020, as per tender.

Kuldeep Jain, chief operating officer EPC, Vikram Solar, said in the statement: "Vikram Solar has had a long-standing business relation with NTPC. Previously, we have handled 50-MW solar plant project in Mandsaur, MP and 130-MW solar project in Bhadla, Rajasthan, for NTPC. And, I am glad to say that Vikram's focus towards innovation, quality, performance, customer centricity and execution has help us win this project."