MIEPL Awarded SECI Contract to Develop 4.125 MW Solar Project at IIT Kharagpur

New Delhi, India – Multi Infrastructure & Engineering Pvt. Ltd. (MIEPL) has been awarded a significant tender by the Solar Energy Corporation of India (SECI) to develop a 4.125 MW solar power project at the Indian Institute of Technology (IIT) Kharagpur, located in West Bengal. The tender, issued in December 2024, requires the project to be completed within 270 days.

The project will include a 2,900 kW rooftop system, a 1,000 kW ground-mounted installation, and a 225 kW elevated structure. All solar modules used in the project must be sourced from a list of government-approved models and manufacturers.

MIEPL will install a grid-connected solar system that encompasses solar arrays, mounting structures, inverters with maximum power point tracking (MPPT), safety devices, interconnecting cables, and switchgear. Notably, the system will not require a battery storage solution upon installation. Furthermore, MIEPL will be responsible for the operations and maintenance of the system for the next 25 years.

The project will follow the Renewable Energy Service Company (RESCO) model, where the developer invests in, installs, and operates the system, while consumers pay for the electricity consumed. This approach aligns with India’s renewable energy goals set under the "Panchamrit" commitment made during the 26th Conference of the Parties (COP26) to the UN Framework Convention on Climate Change. The commitment aims to meet 50% of the country’s energy needs from renewable sources by 2030.

Grid connection, net metering, and compliance will be managed by MIEPL, ensuring a seamless integration of the solar system into the national grid.

This project marks a significant step in India’s transition to clean, renewable energy, contributing to the country’s sustainable energy future while supporting the global climate agenda.