Godrej Enterprises Wins 98 MWp Open-Access Solar Project

Background and Context

The transition toward sustainable industrial operations in India has received a significant boost as Godrej Enterprises Group announced the acquisition of a major 98 MWp open-access solar project. This development, situated in Sirsa, Haryana, represents a landmark achievement for the company’s Energy Solutions Business, serving as its largest capacity order to date and the largest open-access solar initiative within the state of Haryana.

Key Details

The contract was awarded by Hexa Climate Solutions, a prominent independent power producer (IPP) platform specializing in renewable energy and industrial decarbonization. Under the terms of the turnkey agreement, Godrej Enterprises will oversee the end-to-end execution of the 98 MWp (70 MW AC) solar facility. The project is engineered for high performance, utilizing advanced bifacial TOPCon modules paired with string inverters. Furthermore, the plant will incorporate smart-monitoring technologies to ensure optimal generation efficiency. Once commissioned, the facility is expected to generate approximately 1,470 lakh kWh of clean energy annually, significantly reducing the carbon footprint of the industrial consumers it serves.

What This Means for EPCs and Developers

For EPC contractors and solar developers, this project underscores the robust growth of the open-access solar segment in India. As corporations increasingly seek to bypass traditional grid tariffs in favor of captive or open-access renewable energy, the demand for large-scale, turnkey EPC services is surging. Godrej’s ability to secure this contract highlights the importance of technical expertise—specifically in deploying high-efficiency modules like TOPCon—as a differentiator in a competitive market. Developers should note the emphasis on regional partnerships and local community engagement, which are becoming critical components of successful project execution in the Indian renewable energy sector.

What Happens Next

Godrej Enterprises is set to commence project implementation, focusing on maintaining strict environmental standards while meeting the ambitious generation targets. This project further cements the company’s footprint in the renewable energy space, adding to its existing portfolio of 98 MWp of solar installations across India. As the India renewable energy sector continues to scale, projects of this nature serve as a blueprint for how IPPs and EPC firms can collaborate to meet the country’s net-zero targets and provide reliable, cost-effective green power to the industrial sector.