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The Indian renewable energy landscape continues to witness robust growth as developers and EPC contractors expand their footprint into states with rising power demand. Oriana Power Ltd, a prominent player in the solar energy space, has recently strengthened its portfolio by securing a major EPC contract in Bihar. This development aligns with the state’s broader objective to enhance its renewable energy capacity through ground-mounted solar installations.
Oriana Power has received Letters of Award (LOAs) from Bellwether Energy to execute engineering, procurement, and construction services for ground-mounted solar projects. The total capacity of these projects stands at 25.138 MW AC, which translates to 31.423 MWp. The project scope is geographically distributed across eight distinct locations in Bihar: Barhat, MangoBandar, Shankarpur, Murliganj, Goradih, Dhuraiya, Jagdishpur, and Manikpur.
The financial value of this contract is pegged at ₹94.51 crore, a figure that is inclusive of Goods and Services Tax (GST). According to the terms of the agreement, the project is on a fast-track schedule, with a completion deadline set for six months from the date of the issuance of the LOAs.
For EPC contractors and solar developers, this contract signifies the importance of regional market penetration. Bihar represents a critical growth frontier for solar energy, and the involvement of private developers like Bellwether Energy indicates a shift toward more localized power generation models. For Oriana Power, the ability to manage multi-site projects simultaneously across eight locations demonstrates the operational capability required to handle distributed solar assets, a skill set that is increasingly in demand as the market moves away from purely utility-scale, single-location projects.
The immediate focus for the project stakeholders will be the procurement of modules and the mobilization of site teams to meet the six-month commissioning deadline. Given the aggressive timeline, supply chain management will be critical to ensuring that the project remains on track. As the India renewable energy sector continues to scale, such mid-sized EPC contracts are expected to become more frequent, providing a steady pipeline of work for specialized contractors capable of navigating state-specific regulatory and logistical environments.
Aditya Pathre is the Founder of MVApulse and covers India’s renewable energy sector, including solar, wind, battery energy storage systems (BESS), green hydrogen, transmission infrastructure, renewable energy policy and competitive bidding. His reporting focuses on project developments, market trends, government policies and energy transition across India.
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