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Schneider to supply soln to 3 solar power plants

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NEW DELHI, INDIA: Schneider Electric India on Thursday announced that it has bagged orders worth Rs 110 crore to supply turnkey power and automation solution for three photovoltaic (PV) solar power plants in India.

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All three PV solar power plants have a combined capacity of 22.3 megawatts (MWp). The orders comprise of two 5MWp PV solar power plants and one 12.3MWp PV solar power plant, said a press release.

On completion by the end of December this year, these plants will have an annual generating capacity of up to 35Gigawatt-hours of electricity, the company said.

Schneider Electric India will be responsible for the design, engineering, manufacturing, installation commissioning of the plants and will deliver the turnkey electrical and control solution. These solutions include supply of all components except modules which will be supplied by the customers only in these projects.

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The equipment is designed to minimize power losses and maximize efficiency offering inverters and technologies for the accurate control and remote monitoring of the plant. Schneider is also providing complete operation and maintenance to its customers with generation guarantee.

Olivier Blum, country president Schneider Electric India, said, “The Indian solar market is growing at a pace which is much higher than many developed nations and, I am proud to be a part of this. We look forward to joining our strengths to accelerate the growth of our solutions to customers in Industry. We will ensure that our customers make the most of their energy.”

The renewable energies business of Schneider Electric is focused on designing and developing renewable energy products and solutions and providing best-in-class, global customer service and technical support. Schneider Electric offers electrical balance of plant solution which focuses on how best to harness solar energy and efficiently convert it into reliable electricity, ready for transfer into the local grid.