ACME Solar Holdings Limited has completed the first phase of its inaugural wind power project in Shapar, Gujarat, with a 26.4 MW capacity. This is part of the larger 50 MW ACME Pokhran wind project, which will be rolled out in stages. With this achievement, the company’s total operational capacity has increased from 2,705 MW to 2,731.4 MW. Situated in one of India’s most wind-rich areas, this project is set to play a significant role in advancing the country’s renewable energy objectives.
The project has been financed by Power Finance Corporation (PFC) and constructed by ACME Solar’s in-house engineering, procurement, and construction (EPC) team. Envision 3.3 MW turbines have been used to generate clean energy, which is pooled at a 33/220 kV station and transmitted to the Shapar sub-station via a dedicated 220 kV transmission line. This sub-station will also support another of ACME Solar’s upcoming projects, a 100 MW wind power facility that is currently nearing completion. The electricity generated from this wind farm will be sold under a 25-year Power Purchase Agreement (PPA) between ACME Pokhran and Gujarat Urja Vikas Nigam Limited.
ACME Solar Holdings is a prominent player in India’s renewable energy sector, with a diversified portfolio of 6,970 MW across solar, wind, FDRE, and hybrid projects. With this new development, the company’s operational capacity now stands at 2,731.4 MW, with an additional 4,238.6 MW in various stages of development. ACME Solar is known for its in-house EPC and operations & maintenance (O&M) divisions, which enable the company to deliver projects efficiently while maintaining high operational standards, as demonstrated by its industry-leading capacity utilization factor (CUF) and operating margins.
