Sterling and Wilson, part of Shapoorji Pallonji Group and one of India's leading solar EPC companies with over 350 MW of solar projects spread across 13 states, has been awarded with the contract of setting up a 50 MW Solar Power Plant by NTPC a Maharatna company near Kadiri, Anantapur, Andhra Pradesh. Sterling and Wilson's scope of work includes design, engineering, supply, installation and commissioning of Grid connected 50 MWp Solar PV project on a turnkey basis. Additionally, Sterling and Wilson will also be responsible for carrying out the operation and maintenance of the solar power plant for a period of 5 years.

Sterling and Wilson will use domestic cells and modules for this project in accordance to PM Narendra Modi's theme of "Make in India", thereby extending a helping hand to the Indian Cells & Module Industry.

Speaking on the new solar project to be set up for NTPC, Mr Bikesh Ogra, President, Sterling and Wilson, Electrical & Solar Business said, "It's an honor to partner with NTPC and be entrusted with the responsibility of setting up their 50 MWp Solar PV project in Anantapur. The plant designing will adhere to Indian & International standards and shall meet the stringent NTPC technical specifications. We will also take care of the operations and maintenance of this plant for the next 5 years from the date of successful completion of its trial run. With over 350 MWs of solar power plant installations across the country, Sterling & Wilson, possesses a dedicated pool of more than 200 experienced in-house professionals who excel in Design, Operations and Maintenance, Engineering and Project execution to ensure we surpass quality and safety standards in all of our installed Solar PV plants."

Sterling and Wilson is expected to complete the project within 12 months from the date of commencement of work.