ACME Commissions 100 MW Solar PV Plant in Rajasthan

Editors’ Synopsis

• Project envisioned under National Solar Mission ph-II in 2014

• ACME invested Rs 800 crores for these projects

• Existing solar power generation portfolio now stands at over 900MWp

• ACME aims to set-up 7500 MW solar project by 2019                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                             

ACME, India’s leading solar power producer today announced the commissioning of 100 megawatts (MW) solar power plant in Rajasthan, thus fulfilling its commitment towards the National Solar Mission Phase - II.  

A total of 05 number (20 MW x 5) projects form the cumulative projects of 100 MW that have been installed in the districts Tehsil Bap, District Jodhpur, Rajasthan.

Announcing this milestone, Mr. Manoj Kumar Upadhyay, Founder & Chairman, ACME said: “The commissioning of the this prestigious Solar Power project bring pride to the nation as we look up to ambitious targets that need to be achieved amongst all the challenges in front of us. This has further reiterated ACME position as the leader in the solar power scenario with over 165 MWp operational capacities across Rajasthan, Gujarat and Madhya Pradesh.”

Thanking the stakeholders, he added, “At this crucial juncture, I thank Ministry of New and Renewable Energy, Solar Energy Corporation of India and the Government of Rajasthan in helping us deliver this prestigious project. I also extend greetings to the lending partners and other financial institutions viz. Asian Development Bank, International Finance Corporation,Yes Bank Limited etc. collectively for extending their support which is very important for the successful commission of this project ”.

The power generated from the project at Tehsil Bap, Jodhpur will be evacuated through a 132 KV line linked to project site and supply electricity to the state of Rajasthan under the PPA signed with Solar Energy Corporation of India. ACME Solar commissioned the solar power project in record time of 150 days starting from foundation stone laying to electricity generation. 

The company showcased its prowess in solar PV technology through its 25 MW plant at Khilchipur, Madhya Pradesh that achieved a record output of 25 GWh in six months of installation, a record in maximum power output by any solar power plant of that scale.

About ACME Group:

The ACME Group is a leader in the field of energy management and innovative solutions for the wireless telecommunications and alternate energy sector. It prides itself as a pioneer in the development of green technology solutions that are environment friendly, energy efficient, & cost effective and also capable of delivering a quick return on investment.

ACME group is a result of the vision and commitment of its founder, Mr. Manoj Kumar Upadhyay. He sought to realize this goal by providing radically new technology solutions through intensive research and development instead of making incremental changes to existing technologies. The establishment of ACME Cleantech Solutions Private Ltd. (formerly ACME Tele Power Limited) in 2003 was the first step towards realization of this dream.

Today ACME products are installed over 1,50,000 telecom sites across the globe. ACME products help significant Carbon Emission Savings. ACME has enabled telecom expansion to farthest as well as most interior and hitherto unconnected regions of India while reducing carbon emissions from the telecom site as well. The Company today enjoys an international presence, through its own establishments, channel partners, and associates. For further information, please visit http://www.acme.in/