ACME Solar Launches First Phase of 26.4 MW Wind Energy Project in Gujarat

Key Takeaways

ACME Solar has commissioned the first phase of its 50 MW wind power project in Shapar, Gujarat, totaling 26.4 MW.
The company’s operational capacity now stands at 2,731.4 MW, a rise from 2,705 MW.
The electricity generated will be sold under a 25-year Power Purchase Agreement with Gujarat Urja Vikas Nigam Ltd.

ACME Solar Expands Wind Power Capacity in Gujarat

ACME Solar Holdings has successfully commissioned the first phase of its inaugural 50 MW wind power project located in Shapar, Gujarat. The initial phase, which accounts for 26.4 MW of the total capacity, marks a significant step in the company’s renewable energy initiatives. This new development brings ACME Solar’s overall operational capacity to 2,731.4 MW, up from 2,705 MW prior to this project.

The ACME Pokhran wind project, which encompasses the 50 MW segment, will be fully operational in stages. The project has been financed through the Power Finance Corporation (PFC) and constructed using in-house engineering, procurement, and construction (EPC) capabilities. The project employs Envision 3.3 MW turbines to harness wind energy efficiently.

The energy produced from this wind project is centralized at a 33/220 kV pooling station before being stepped up for evacuation via a dedicated 220 kV transmission line to the nearby Shapar sub-station. Notably, this sub-station will also accommodate ACME Solar’s upcoming 100 MW wind power project, which is already under advanced stages of construction.

In terms of commercialization, power generated from the project will be sold through a 25-year Power Purchase Agreement (PPA) with Gujarat Urja Vikas Nigam Ltd. This collaboration ensures a stable revenue stream for ACME Solar and supports Gujarat’s energy needs with renewable sources.

ACME Solar Holdings stands out as an integrated renewable energy player with a diverse portfolio totaling 6,970 MW, covering solar, wind, Firm and Dispatchable Renewable Energy (FDRE), along with hybrid solutions. The company continues to progress, with an additional 4,238.6 MW of projects in various phases of implementation, reinforcing its commitment to expanding the renewable energy landscape in India.

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