Hartek Power has secured a major renewable energy EPC contract in Karnataka, reinforcing its growing presence in utility-scale solar and energy storage projects. The company has been awarded the engineering, procurement, and construction scope for a 280 MW AC / 410 MWp DC solar PV project, integrated with an 80 MW / 320 MWh Battery Energy Storage System (BESS) at Challakere.
The total value of the signed and agreed scope stands at approximately ₹353.77 crore, according to the company.
Project Overview
The project will be developed at Challakere in Karnataka, a region that is rapidly emerging as a hub for large-scale renewable energy installations.
Key project details include:
- Solar capacity: 280 MW AC / 410 MWp DC
- Battery storage: 80 MW / 320 MWh
- Project location: Challakere, Karnataka
- Contract value: ₹353.77 crore
- Scope: EPC plus one year of operations and maintenance
- Sector: Solar + Energy Storage
The scope of work includes design, engineering, supply, erection, testing, commissioning, and post-commissioning operations and maintenance.
Solar and Storage Integration
The project comes at a time when India is increasingly focusing on integrating large-scale renewable generation with energy storage to ensure grid stability and reliable power supply. Battery energy storage systems are playing a growing role in managing the intermittency associated with solar generation and enabling power availability during non-solar hours.
Hybrid projects combining solar PV with BESS are expected to become a standard feature of India’s utility-scale renewable energy landscape over the coming years.
Leadership Commentary
Commenting on the project win, Simarpreet Singh, Executive Director and CEO of Hartek Group, said the contract reflects the growing maturity of India’s renewable energy market, where solar and storage are increasingly being deployed as integrated solutions.
He noted that Hartek’s continued investments in engineering capabilities and execution excellence have positioned the company to deliver complex projects at scale, while the project also marks an important step in the company’s expansion into battery energy storage.
Strategic Importance for Karnataka
Challakere has been identified as a strategic renewable energy zone due to its high solar potential and availability of land for utility-scale projects. The addition of a large solar-plus-storage project further strengthens Karnataka’s clean energy footprint and supports the state’s renewable energy targets.
Such projects also contribute to improving grid resilience in southern India, where renewable capacity additions are accelerating.
Why This Matters
The award highlights several important trends shaping India’s power sector:
- Growing adoption of solar-plus-storage configurations
- Rising demand for EPC players with integrated execution capabilities
- Increasing focus on round-the-clock renewable power
- Expansion of renewable hubs beyond traditional locations
For EPC companies, the ability to design and deliver hybrid renewable projects is becoming a key competitive differentiator.
Industry Outlook
As renewable energy capacity continues to scale, India’s power system is expected to rely increasingly on energy storage to balance supply and demand. Policy-backed tenders and falling battery costs are likely to accelerate the deployment of large BESS projects alongside solar and wind plants.
Industry observers note that EPC players capable of executing both solar and storage components under a single contract will be well positioned to benefit from the next phase of renewable energy growth.
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