The Chandrapur solar farm uses amorphous silicon (thin film) photovoltaic technology.
The agreement terms include commissioning of the project by January 2010 and maintenance of the project thereafter.
Ratul Puri, Executive Director, of Moser Baer India Limited, said: “It is a matter of pride for us that Moser Baer is pioneering the setting up of large scale solar farms in India. This project, I am sure, will herald the widespread deployment of such solar farms in the country. What this project, which is being undertaken by a utility company of the Maharashtra government, also underlines the role utility companies can play in adopting large solar PV farms in India.”
Rajiv Arya, the Chief Executive Officer of Moser Baer’s photovoltaic business, said: “This project provides a significant opportunity towards showcasing our EPC and project development capabilities. It is heartening that solar energy is being seen as an affordable source of energy in India and Moser Baer has been instrumental in bringing about this change.”
