Solarworld Lights Up NTPC With Twin EPC Deals For Large-Scale Battery Energy Storage

Solarworld announced today, that it received letters of award for two significant BESS EPC packages. These contracts mark a strategic expansion in India’s energy storage infrastructure, reinforcing NTPC’s push toward sustainable and reliable power solutions.  

Project Details And Scope  
The Solapur Super Thermal Power Station project involves a 75 MW/150 MWh BESS EPC package with an order value of approximately INR 176.91 crore. Meanwhile, the Feroze Gandhi Unchahar Thermal Power Station project covers a 50 MW/100 MWh BESS EPC package worth INR 108.22 crore. Both projects are expected to be completed within 15 months.  

Strategic Importance  
Battery energy storage systems are critical for grid stability, renewable integration, and peak load management. With NTPC leading India’s clean energy transition, Solarworld’s role as EPC contractor positions it as a key player in advancing large-scale storage solutions.  

Key Highlights  

• Solarworld awarded two EPC contracts by NTPC Limited  
• Solapur project: 75 MW/150 MWh, INR 176.91 crore  
• Unchahar project: 50 MW/100 MWh, INR 108.22 crore  
• Combined order value exceeds INR 285 crore  
• Completion timeline: 15 months for both projects  
• Contracts classified as domestic, non-related party transactions  

Sources: Company filings with BSE and NSE