Zelestra, a global renewable energy company, has won a Firm & Dispatchable Renewable Energy (FDRE) contract from Satluj Jal Vidyut Nigam (SJVN), a leading Indian public sector enterprise. The contract paves the way for a 500MW hybrid energy project in Solapur, Maharashtra, integrating solar, wind, and battery storage to deliver round-the-clock clean energy, including supply during critical peak demand hours.
Project Overview
🔹 500MW hybrid system: ~250MWdc solar, 180MW wind, and 90MWh battery storage (BESS)
🔹 Expected online in 2027
🔹 Annual generation of 815GWh, enough to power 225,000 Indian households
🔹 CO₂ reduction: ~0.7 million tonnes annually
As a vertically integrated energy provider, Zelestra will develop, construct, own, and operate the project, reinforcing its role as a leader in multi-technology clean energy solutions.
Commenting on the contract, Sajay K.V, CEO of Zelestra India, stated:"This landmark project with SJVN showcases our ability to deliver advanced renewable solutions that ensure reliable clean energy throughout the day, particularly during peak hours. It marks our largest multi-technology win in a single bid and reflects our shift towards more complex and scalable green power solutions that meet the rising decarbonization demands of industrial and commercial sectors."
With this project, Zelestra strengthens its 5.4GW clean energy pipeline across seven Indian states, accelerating India's transition to a sustainable and resilient power system.
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