Jakson Group Wins NTPC’s O&M Contract for 260 MW Bhadla Solar Project in Rajasthan

Diversified energy and infrastructure company Jakson Group has won a bid for comprehensive Operation and Maintenance (O&M) for the 260 MW Bhadla Solar photovoltaic (PV) power plant located at Bhadla Solar Park in Rajasthan.
 
As per the contract, the company’s scope of work includes continuous monitoring of the site for all kinds of preventive and corrective maintenance issues including plant performance, and regular upkeep of various plant components and equipment, warranty claims, spare parts inventory and various other onsite ground services.

The company said that, it will commence the Operation and Maintenance services of the project from May 13, 2022, with the help of technologically advanced methods. This will generate employment opportunities and improve the livelihood of locals.
 
The solar plant, which is spread across 525.39 acres of the area, is comprised of 4 sections of 65 MW each. Initially, the project was installed and commissioned by Jakson Group along with Tata Power Solar and Vikram Solar, and was commissioned on March 25, 2017, and has been under commercial operation since then.
 
Earlier on December 29, 2021, NTPC had invited online bids for O&M of the project for 3 years. After tough competition with multiple technically qualified companies, Jakson Group has emerged as a winner.

Meanwhile, the company has been currently managing over 750 MW of solar assets in India.

Since its establishment in 1947, Jakson Group has diversified itself from a diesel generator manufacturing organisation into an energy solutions company, providing expertise in the fields of distributed energy, solar power, battery energy storage system & solar and electrical EPC. The company has 5 manufacturing facilities, 30+ sales offices and a wide network of channel partners across India.