India's solar energy industry is expanding rapidly, with government agencies, public-sector enterprises and private developers investing in large-scale solar power generation. From the Khavda renewable energy development in Gujarat to solar-plus-battery-storage projects in Bihar and Rajasthan, new developments are creating opportunities across the renewable energy supply chain.
However, understanding India's solar market requires more than looking at installed capacity. Developers, EPC contractors, engineering consultants and investors need to understand individual project announcements, locations, project owners, capacities and development stages. This guide examines 25 actual solar project developments in India, their reported milestones and the potential business opportunities they create.
Key Takeaways
- India had 171.05 GW of cumulative installed solar capacity as of September 30, 2026, according to MNRE.
- Gujarat, Rajasthan, Karnataka, Uttar Pradesh and other states host major utility-scale solar developments.
- NTPC Green Energy, Tata Power Renewable Energy, GAIL, ENGIE, SJVN and ACME Solar are among the companies involved in major projects.
- Solar-plus-battery-storage developments are increasing engineering and infrastructure requirements.
- Government tenders and project awards create potential opportunities for EPC contractors, engineering consultants and equipment suppliers.
- Project announcements, contract awards and commissioning are different milestones and should be evaluated separately.
What Are Solar Projects in India?
Solar projects in India are electricity-generation developments that use photovoltaic (PV) technology to convert sunlight into electrical power.
These projects range from small rooftop installations to multi-gigawatt solar parks. Their development typically involves project identification, land acquisition, feasibility assessment, engineering, procurement, construction, grid connectivity and commissioning.
The major categories include:
- Utility-scale solar: Large ground-mounted installations that supply electricity to the grid.
- Rooftop solar: Solar installations on residential, commercial and industrial buildings.
- Floating solar: Photovoltaic installations deployed on reservoirs and other water bodies.
- Captive solar: Projects developed to supply electricity to a particular industrial or commercial consumer.
- Hybrid solar: Solar generation combined with wind power or battery storage.
- Solar-plus-BESS: Solar power plants integrated with battery energy storage systems.
Why Does India Have Growing Solar Project Activity?
India's solar development is supported by electricity demand, renewable-energy targets, government procurement programmes, corporate decarbonisation and investment from private developers.
According to the Ministry of New and Renewable Energy, India's cumulative installed solar capacity reached 171.05 GW as of September 30, 2026.
Solar category Installed capacity
Ground-mounted solar 125.65 GW Grid-connected rooftop solar 33.41 GW Hybrid projects (solar component) 5.36 GW Off-grid solar 6.63 GW Total 171.05 GW
Source: MNRE -- Physical Achievements.
This growth is creating demand for land development, civil engineering, electrical infrastructure, substations, transmission systems, solar modules, inverters, battery storage and project management services.
25 Major Solar Projects in India
The following projects have been identified through company disclosures, government records and industry reporting. The list includes completed projects as well as developments at earlier stages. Project capacities and stages are stated as reported by the linked sources.
1. SJVN's 1 GW Solar Power Project -- Rajasthan
- Location: Rajasthan
- Developer / owner: SJVN Limited
- EPC contractor: Tata Power Renewable Energy Limited
- Capacity: 1 GW AC / 1.4 GWp DC
- Stage: Commissioned
- Reported milestone: December 30, 2025
Tata Power Renewable Energy commissioned SJVN's 1 GW AC solar power project in Rajasthan. The development uses domestically manufactured solar modules and supplies renewable electricity to Rajasthan, Jammu and Kashmir, and Uttarakhand.
The EPC execution demonstrates the scale of engineering and procurement required for large solar installations.
Potential business relevance: Solar engineering, module procurement, electrical infrastructure, transmission, construction management and quality assurance.
Source: PV Magazine -- Tata Power Renewable delivers 1 GW solar project for SJVN.
2. Khavda-II Solar PV Project -- Gujarat
- Location: Khavda, Gujarat
- Developer: NTPC Renewable Energy Limited
- Parent company: NTPC Green Energy Limited
- Capacity: 1,200 MW
- Stage: Commissioned
- Reported milestone: Final 105 MW phase achieved commercial operation on May 28, 2026.
NTPC Renewable Energy reported the commissioning of the final 105 MW portion, completing the 1,200 MW project.
Potential business relevance: Solar park infrastructure, power evacuation, electrical systems, substation integration and renewable-energy operations.
Source: NTPC Green Energy -- Company announcements.
3. Khavda-I Solar Project -- Gujarat
- Location: Khavda, Gujarat
- Developer: NTPC Renewable Energy Limited
- Capacity: 1,255 MW
- Stage: Commissioned
- Reported milestone: March 31, 2026.
NTPC Green Energy's official solar project portfolio lists Khavda-I as a commissioned 1,255 MW project. Its development contributes to the wider Khavda renewable energy cluster.
Potential business relevance: Large-scale solar engineering, electrical balance of plant, power evacuation and operations.
Source: NTPC Green Energy -- Solar projects.
4. Khavda-III Solar Project -- Gujarat
- Location: Khavda, Gujarat
- Developer: NTPC Renewable Energy Limited
- Capacity: 300 MW
- Stage: Commissioned
- Reported milestone: December 18, 2025.
The project is another development within NTPC's Khavda solar portfolio. Its commissioning demonstrates the phased development model used for large renewable-energy parks.
Potential business relevance: Electrical engineering, solar module installation, transmission integration and project execution.
Source: NTPC Green Energy -- Solar projects.
5. GAIL's 600 MW Solar Project at TUSCO Solar Park -- Uttar Pradesh
- Location: Jhansi, Uttar Pradesh
- Developer / owner: GAIL (India) Limited
- Project partner: TUSCO Limited
- Capacity: 600 MW
- Battery storage: 550 MWh
- Investment: Part of GAIL's ₹3,800 crore solar investment programme
- Stage: Project agreement signed
- Reported milestone: April 15, 2026.
GAIL signed agreements with TUSCO for developing a 600 MW solar power project at TUSCO Solar Park in Jhansi.
The project will include a 550 MWh battery energy storage system and primarily serve GAIL's captive electricity requirements at its petrochemical facility in Pata, Uttar Pradesh.
Potential business relevance: Solar engineering, BESS integration, power management, electrical infrastructure, procurement and project management.
Source: GAIL -- Agreement for 600 MW solar project in Uttar Pradesh.
6. GAIL's 100 MW Solar Project -- Maharashtra
- Location: Chhatrapati Sambhaji Nagar, Maharashtra
- Developer / owner: GAIL (India) Limited
- Capacity: 100 MW
- Battery storage: 22 MWh
- Stage: Approved development
- Reported milestone: April 14, 2026.
GAIL announced a 100 MW solar power project with a 22 MWh battery energy storage system in Maharashtra.
The project is intended to support captive electricity requirements associated with GAIL's PDH-PP plant at Usar in Raigad district.
The project is part of the company's ₹3,800 crore investment programme covering 700 MW of solar generation across Uttar Pradesh and Maharashtra.
Potential business relevance: Industrial captive power systems, solar engineering, BESS integration and electrical infrastructure.
Source: GAIL -- 700 MW solar investment announcement.
7. Tata Power's 300 MW Koppal Solar Project -- Karnataka
- Location: Koppal, Karnataka
- Developer: Tata Power Renewable Energy Limited
- Project subsidiary: TP Saurya Limited
- Offtaker: SECI
- Capacity: 300 MW
- Stage: Commissioned
- Reported milestone: November 5, 2026.
Tata Power Renewable Energy commissioned a 300 MW solar power project in Koppal for SECI.
The project uses bifacial solar modules and solar tracking technology to improve generation efficiency. Tata Power expects annual electricity generation of approximately 810 million units.
Potential business relevance: Solar tracking systems, bifacial module supply, electrical engineering, plant monitoring and operations.
Source: PV Magazine -- Tata Power commissions 300 MW Koppal project.
8. ENGIE Khaba Solar Project -- Rajasthan
- Location: Barmer, Rajasthan
- Developer: ENGIE
- Project company: Khaba Renewable Energy Private Limited
- Capacity: 250 MW
- Stage: Commissioned
- Reported milestone: October 30, 2026.
ENGIE completed its 250 MW Khaba solar project in Rajasthan. Earlier, the company announced financial closure for the development in July 2026.
The project is expected to generate approximately 650 GWh of electricity annually.
Potential business relevance: Solar plant engineering, grid connection, procurement, civil works and construction management.
Sources: - ENGIE -- Financial closure announcement - PV Magazine -- ENGIE commissions 450 MW in India.
9. ENGIE Khavda Solar Project -- Gujarat
- Location: Khavda, Gujarat
- Developer: ENGIE
- Capacity: 200 MW
- Stage: Commissioned
- Reported milestone: October 30, 2026.
ENGIE commissioned a 200 MW solar project at Khavda, alongside its 250 MW Khaba project in Rajasthan.
The combined commissioning added 450 MW of operational solar capacity to ENGIE's Indian portfolio.
Potential business relevance: Large-scale PV engineering, electrical balance of plant, transmission systems and operations.
Source: PV Magazine -- ENGIE commissions 450 MW of solar capacity.
10. NTPC Green Energy's Kalasar Solar Energy Project -- Rajasthan
- Location: Bikaner, Rajasthan
- Developer: NTPC Renewable Energy Limited
- Parent company: NTPC Green Energy Limited
- Capacity: Multiple commissioned phases; at least 397.06 MW reported across the listed phases
- Stage: Phased commissioning
- Reported milestones: September--October 2026.
NTPC Green Energy announced commercial operation of several portions of the Kalasar Solar Energy Project during September and October 2026.
Its disclosed phases included 81.34 MW, 73.06 MW, 80.88 MW, 66.18 MW and 95.6 MW.
These announcements demonstrate the phased commissioning of a large solar development in Rajasthan.
Potential business relevance: Solar construction, commissioning, electrical systems, testing and project monitoring.
Source: NTPC Green Energy -- News and notifications.
11. Gujarat Solar PV Project -- Gujarat
- Location: Gujarat
- Developer: NTPC Renewable Energy Limited
- Capacity: 200 MW
- Stage: Phased commissioning
- Reported milestone: A 68.22 MW portion achieved commercial operation on July 23, 2026.
NTPC Green Energy reported the commissioning of a 68.22 MW portion of its 200 MW Gujarat Solar PV Project.
This is a distinct development from the company's Khavda-I, Khavda-II and Khavda-III projects.
Potential business relevance: Solar EPC, electrical infrastructure, grid integration and commissioning.
Source: NTPC Green Energy -- News and notifications.
12. Bhadla-II Solar Project -- Rajasthan
- Location: Bhadla, Rajasthan
- Developer: NTPC Renewable Energy Limited
- Capacity: 500 MW
- Stage: Commissioned
- Reported milestone: March 25, 2026.
NTPC Green Energy lists the Bhadla-II solar project as a commissioned 500 MW development in Rajasthan.
Bhadla is an established solar development location, with multiple projects and associated transmission infrastructure.
Potential business relevance: Solar plant operations, maintenance, electrical infrastructure and equipment services.
Source: NTPC Green Energy -- Solar project portfolio.
13. ONGPL Jatavira Solar Project -- Gujarat
- Location: Gujarat
- Developer: ONGC NTPC Green Private Limited
- Capacity: 187.5 MW
- Stage: Commissioned
- Reported milestone: April 2, 2026.
NTPC Green Energy's solar portfolio lists the ONGPL Jatavira project as a commissioned 187.5 MW solar development.
The project is part of the growing renewable-energy investment activity involving public-sector energy companies.
Potential business relevance: Solar engineering, electrical systems, asset management and maintenance.
Source: NTPC Green Energy -- Solar project portfolio.
14. ONGPL Kadappa Solar Project -- Andhra Pradesh
- Location: Andhra Pradesh
- Developer: ONGC NTPC Green Private Limited
- Capacity: 250 MW
- Stage: Commissioned
- Reported milestone: February 27, 2026.
The ONGPL Kadappa project is listed by NTPC Green Energy as a commissioned 250 MW solar project.
The development adds utility-scale solar generation capacity in Andhra Pradesh.
Potential business relevance: Electrical balance of plant, solar infrastructure, grid connection and operations.
Source: NTPC Green Energy -- Solar project portfolio.
15. ONGPL Pavagada-II Solar Project -- Karnataka
- Location: Pavagada, Karnataka
- Developer: ONGC NTPC Green Private Limited
- Capacity: 400 MW
- Stage: Commissioned
- Reported milestone: September 17, 2025.
NTPC Green Energy lists Pavagada-II as a commissioned 400 MW solar project.
The project adds to the wider solar development activity around the Pavagada solar park in Karnataka.
Potential business relevance: Solar plant engineering, power evacuation, O&M and electrical infrastructure.
Source: NTPC Green Energy -- Solar project portfolio.
16. Kajra Solar-plus-BESS Project -- Bihar
- Location: Kajra, Lakhisarai district, Bihar
- Project owner: Bihar State Power Generation Company Limited
- EPC contractor: Larsen & Toubro
- Solar capacity: 185 MW
- Battery storage: 254 MWh
- Stage: Commissioned
- Reported milestone: January 7, 2026.
L&T Construction commissioned a 185 MW grid-connected solar project integrated with a 254 MWh battery energy storage system at Kajra.
The EPC contract was awarded in June 2024 and included ten years of operations and maintenance.
This project is an important example of how battery storage is becoming part of large-scale solar infrastructure.
Potential business relevance: BESS integration, electrical engineering, battery systems, control systems, commissioning and long-term maintenance.
Source: PV Magazine -- L&T commissions Kajra solar and storage project.
17. Dhubri Solar Power Project -- Assam
- Location: Khudigaon, Dhubri district, Assam
- Developer: SJVN Green Energy Limited
- Parent company: SJVN Limited
- Capacity: 70 MW
- Investment: ₹367.44 crore
- Stage: Commercial operation
- Reported milestone: February 5, 2026.
SJVN achieved the commercial operation date of its 70 MW Dhubri Solar Power Project.
The development covers approximately 330 acres of lease-based land and is expected to generate 141.13 million units of electricity in its first year.
The generated electricity will be supplied to Assam Power Distribution Company Limited.
Potential business relevance: Solar engineering, regional grid infrastructure, plant operations and maintenance.
Source: SJVN -- Dhubri Solar Project achieves COD.
18. Chushul Solar-Hydrogen Microgrid -- Ladakh
- Location: Chushul, Ladakh
- Developer: NTPC
- Solar capacity: 3.7 MW
- Stage: Commissioned
- Reported milestone: November 28, 2025.
NTPC commissioned a 3.7 MW solar plant as part of its solar-hydrogen-based microgrid at Chushul.
The project is designed to replace diesel generator sets at remote Army locations. It combines solar generation with hydrogen-based energy storage and utilisation.
The project illustrates how renewable energy can support remote infrastructure in challenging geographical conditions.
Potential business relevance: Microgrid engineering, hybrid energy systems, hydrogen integration and remote power infrastructure.
Source: NTPC -- Chushul solar-hydrogen microgrid.
19. Kayathar Group Captive Solar Project -- Tamil Nadu
- Location: Kayathar, Tamil Nadu
- Developer: Tata Power Renewable Energy Limited
- Capacity: 100 MW
- Stage: Commissioned
- Reported milestone: August 31, 2026.
Tata Power Renewable Energy commissioned its 100 MW group captive solar project at Vellalankottai and Nalandhula villages in Kayathar.
The generated electricity will support the captive power requirements of TP Solar, Tata Electronics and Tata Realty Infrastructure.
The project uses single-axis solar tracking technology and bifacial solar modules.
Potential business relevance: Industrial captive power, solar engineering, module procurement, tracking systems and power management.
Source: Tata Power -- Kayathar project announcement.
20. Tata Steel Captive Solar Project -- Rajasthan
- Location: Kalasar, Bikaner, Rajasthan
- Developer: Tata Power Renewable Energy Limited
- Offtaker: Tata Steel
- Capacity: 72.5 MW
- Stage: Commissioned
- Reported milestone: August 27, 2026.
Tata Power Renewable Energy commissioned a 72.5 MW solar project in Rajasthan to supply renewable electricity for Tata Steel's captive consumption.
The plant uses 171,360 solar PV modules and is expected to generate approximately 166 million units of electricity annually.
Potential business relevance: Industrial renewable power, captive solar development, electrical infrastructure and project engineering.
Source: PV Magazine -- Tata Power commissions 72.5 MW Tata Steel project.
21. Tata Power's 190.5 MW FDRE Solar Project -- Rajasthan
- Location: Kalasar, Bikaner, Rajasthan
- Developer: Tata Power Renewable Energy Limited
- Programme: SJVN FDRE Tranche-I
- Contractual project capacity: 460 MW FDRE
- Solar capacity commissioned: 190.5 MW
- Battery storage: 115 MWh
- Stage: Solar portion commissioned
- Reported milestone: August 24, 2026.
Tata Power Renewable Energy commissioned 190.5 MW of solar capacity as part of a larger 460 MW firm and dispatchable renewable-energy project.
The project integrates solar generation with battery storage to support more reliable renewable power supply.
Potential business relevance: Solar-plus-storage engineering, energy management, electrical infrastructure and grid integration.
Source: Tata Power -- 190.5 MW FDRE project.
22. ACME Solar Hybrid Project -- Rajasthan
- Location: Kelan, Bikaner district, Rajasthan
- Developer: ACME Solar
- Project subsidiary: ACME Renewtech
- Solar capacity: 300 MW
- Wind capacity: 100 MW
- Stage: Phased commissioning
- Reported milestone: Additional 66.68 MW solar capacity commissioned in November 2026.
ACME Solar is developing a hybrid renewable-energy project combining 300 MW of solar capacity and 100 MW of wind capacity.
The company reported additional solar commissioning in November 2026, bringing the cumulative commissioned solar capacity to approximately 200 MW.
The project is supported by a power purchase agreement with NTPC.
Potential business relevance: Hybrid engineering, solar and wind integration, transmission infrastructure and renewable project management.
Source: ACME Solar -- Press releases.
23. Bhigwan Wind-Solar Hybrid Project -- Maharashtra
- Location: Bhigwan, Pune district, Maharashtra
- Developer: Juniper Green Energy
- Project subsidiary: Juniper Green Beam Eight
- Solar capacity: 36.25 MW DC
- Wind capacity: 50 MW
- Total contracted hybrid capacity: 75 MW
- Offtaker: Tata Power
- Stage: Fully commissioned
- Reported milestone: September 18, 2026.
Juniper Green Energy completed the solar portion of its 75 MW wind-solar hybrid project in Maharashtra.
The development combines 36.25 MWp of solar generation with 50 MW of wind generation under a power purchase agreement with Tata Power.
Potential business relevance: Hybrid system integration, power evacuation, renewable project engineering and asset management.
Source: PV Magazine -- Juniper completes Maharashtra hybrid project.
24. Jalore Solar Power Project -- Rajasthan
- Location: Jalore district, Rajasthan
- Developer: SAEL Industries
- Capacity: 200 MW AC / 298 MW DC
- Stage: Commissioned
- Reported milestone: August 17, 2025.
SAEL Industries commissioned its 200 MW AC solar power project in Jalore, Rajasthan.
The development covers more than 1,000 acres and is supported by a 25-year power purchase agreement with Rajasthan Urja Vikas and IT Services Limited.
The project also demonstrates the use of domestically manufactured TOPCon solar modules.
Potential business relevance: Solar module supply, EPC engineering, grid connectivity, construction and plant operations.
Source: PV Magazine -- SAEL commissions 298 MW DC solar project.
25. KPI Green Energy's 200 MW Solar Project -- Gujarat
- Location: Khavda, Gujarat
- Developer: KPI Green Energy
- Offtaker: Gujarat Urja Vikas Nigam Limited
- Capacity: 200 MW AC / 240 MW DC
- Stage: Power generation commenced
- Reported milestone: January 29, 2026.
KPI Green Energy commenced power generation and supply from its 200 MW AC solar project in Gujarat.
The project is part of the GSECL Solar Park South Block at Khavda and was awarded through competitive bidding.
The generated electricity is supplied to GUVNL under a long-term power purchase agreement.
Potential business relevance: Solar plant engineering, electrical systems, grid integration, monitoring and operations.
Source: PV Magazine -- KPI Green commences 200 MW solar project.
Upcoming Solar Projects and Procurement Opportunities in India
India's solar opportunity pipeline includes projects that are still in tendering, development and procurement stages. These developments deserve separate monitoring because they may create future opportunities for contractors, engineering consultants and suppliers.
The following are additional live or recently reported opportunities, not part of the 25 project developments above.
SECI Gaya Solar Project -- Bihar
SECI's tender records identify a 60 MW AC grid-connected solar PV project at Gaya, Bihar.
The tender, published on September 30, 2026, covers design, engineering, supply, construction, erection, testing, commissioning and operations and maintenance.
Why it matters: The scope explicitly covers several engineering and EPC work packages.
Source: SECI -- Tender records.
SECI Ramagiri Solar-plus-BESS Project -- Andhra Pradesh
SECI has issued procurement documentation for a 70 MW ISTS-connected solar PV project paired with a 25 MW / 50 MWh battery energy storage system at Ramagiri, Sri Sathya Sai district.
The tender includes engineering, supply, construction, testing, commissioning and maintenance.
Why it matters: Solar generation and storage integration create multiple technical workstreams.
Source: SECI -- Tender archive.
SECI Dhar Solar Project -- Madhya Pradesh
SECI lists a 200 MW domestic-content-requirement solar project at Dhar, Madhya Pradesh, under construction as of October 28, 2026.
Why it matters: The development involves solar project engineering and domestic module supply requirements.
Source: SECI -- Project portfolio.
SECI Radhanesda Solar Project -- Gujarat
SECI reports a 700 MW domestic-content-requirement solar project at Radhanesda, Gujarat, under construction as of October 28, 2026.
Why it matters: The scale of the project creates potential requirements for engineering, electrical systems, procurement and construction management.
Source: SECI -- Project portfolio.
SECI Aurangabad Solar-plus-BESS Project -- Bihar
SECI lists an 80 MW solar project paired with a 40 MW / 160 MWh battery energy storage system at Aurangabad, Bihar. Its status was listed as NIT floated.
Why it matters: The project presents potential opportunities in solar engineering, battery integration and grid systems.
Source: SECI -- Project portfolio.
Useful primary research sources include:
- Ministry of New and Renewable Energy
- Solar Energy Corporation of India
- NTPC Green Energy
- SJVN
- Central Electricity Authority
- BSE -- Company disclosures
How FindEPCM Can Help Track Solar Project Developments
Finding new projects is only one part of business development. EPCM companies also need to understand who owns each project, what stage it has reached and whether it fits their engineering capabilities.
FindEPCM provides a project intelligence approach to monitoring developments across target sectors and geographies.
For renewable-energy business development teams, this type of intelligence can help organize:
- New solar project announcements.
- Developer and owner information.
- Project locations and capacity.
- Tender and contract developments.
- Project-stage changes.
- Public-source articles and supporting evidence.
The objective is to help business development teams identify relevant project signals earlier and prioritize their research and outreach.
Conclusion
India's solar industry is creating opportunities across power generation, engineering, procurement, construction, battery storage and transmission infrastructure.
The 25 project developments covered in this article demonstrate the diversity of the market, from large utility-scale installations in Gujarat and Rajasthan to industrial captive solar projects and hybrid renewable-energy systems.
For EPCM companies, understanding project announcements and development stages is essential. A project that has just entered procurement or received an investment approval may offer a different opportunity from one that has already awarded its EPC contract.
Companies that consistently monitor project owners, announcements, tenders and engineering requirements will be better positioned to identify relevant business opportunities in India's expanding solar sector.
