SkyPower appoints Sterling and Wilson to Build 350 MW of Solar projects in India

SkyPower and Indian solar engineering, procurement and construction (EPC) company Sterling and Wilson has signed agreements for the EPC and operation and maintenance (O&M) of SkyPower’s recently awarded 350 MW (AC) solar projects to be built in India.

The construction of the seven 50 MW projects, 150 MW in Madhya Pradesh and 200 MW in Telangana, are to commence in Q3-Q4 of 2016.

 “SkyPower continues to lead by example and by action. The signing of these EPC and O&M agreements with Sterling and Wilson is an important milestone toward the timely execution of our awarded projects and fulfillment of our commitment to generating a brighter future for India through developing clean solar power,” said SkyPower’s President and Chief Executive Officer Kerry Adler.

“Sterling and Wilson is proud to be selected to execute SkyPower’s projects in India. SkyPower’s world-class construction and O&M requirements and standards are stringent, and our selection is a testament to Sterling and Wilson’s capabilities and stellar reputation in India and abroad,” said Bikesh Ogra, President, Solar & Electrical Division, Sterling and Wilson.

Manu Shrivastava, Principal Secretary, New and Renewable Energy Department, Government of Madhya Pradesh said  “MP Government and MPNRED would extend all cooperation for timely execution of SkyPower projects in the state. We are extremely happy to learn of progress on the project. Almost 1,500 MW of projects have been installed in the state in 2015-16, and execution of SkyPower projects would further supplement the achievements of Madhya Pradesh in the field of renewable energy.”