Rays Power Infra successfully commissions 275 MW (DC) Solar PV Project in Bangladesh – the Single Largest Solar Plant in the Country – EQ Mag

• Rays Power Infra, the Jaipur-headquartered solar EPC Company has commissioned a 275 MW(DC) solar plant in SUNDARGANJ, GAIBANDHA in Bangladesh.

• Comprising over 500,000 Solar PV modules, the project was commissioned within 14 months.

• Creating indigenous expertise in Bangladesh for construction of large solar projects and generating employment for nearby villages.

• Engaged 2000 manpower on a daily basis to achieve the set targets.

Jaipur / Bangladesh : Rays Power Infra today announced the commissioning of a 275 MW(DC) grid-connected solar power plant in SUNDARGANJ, GAIBANDHA, Bangladesh. Spread over 600 acres of land (ten times the size of the Sydney Cricket Stadium in Australia), the project will offset over 375 billion tonnes of CO2 emissions, equivalent to 2.5 Lacs fuel engine cars, powering 5 Lacs number of households in Bangladesh. The project comprises of over 500,000 Solar PV modules that have been installed, making it the Single Largest Solar Plant in the Country.

Many large Indian and international solar EPC firms have attempted to take up this project over the last seven years, but the challenging site conditions made it difficult for them. Rays power took this challenge under difficult circumstances and the entire project has been executed by in-house engineering, procurement and construction (EPC) team with exceptional project management skills, which completed the project within the scheduled time frame of 14 months, with near zero misses and fatalities.

This project benefits the local community in general as it helps meet the deficit of the power supply, while also being a sustainable source of green energy thus reducing carbon footprint.

Ketan Mehta, MD & CEO, Rays Power Infra, said, “We are delighted to announce that the Bangladesh solar power plant is now operational. This is the single largest project commissioned by Rays Power and puts us under a different league of solar EPC companies globally. I am very proud of the extraordinary efforts put by the entire team despite facing a challenging execution environment and difficult soil and weather conditions, Rays was able to commission the project on time.”

“While the project is focused on solar energy, it has also created several job opportunities for local people and business growth avenues for the subcontractors. We are now focusing on establishing more such power plants in Bangladesh and other countries as well, in our quest to establish Rays as a global EPC player.” added Pawan Sharma, Director, Rays Power Infra.

Rays Power Infra is one of the leading solar players in the country with a commissioned 1.30 GWp portfolio. The company has initiated the development and execution of solar parks and solar plants aggregating to 2.00 GWp with expected commissioning in the next 24 months contributing to the power requirements of the consumers. It is also developing large scale solar parks in Rajasthan, which will be utilized for setting up utility-scale and C&I projects.

The company has a global presence having installed large-scale solar projects in Vietnam and Bangladesh. Rays Power Infra is expanding its presence across Asia and MENA regions.

Over the years, Rays Power Infra has gained expertise in the transmission, power distribution, and rooftop segment. Being a competitive solar EPC management organization in India, it extends support extensively in Consulting – Engineering – Contracting – Commissioning services. It is also a massive contributor to the solar movement in the country.

About Rays Power Infra

Rays Power Infra was established in 2011 and has since become one of the pioneers in the Solar Park regime. The company is now an established player in Solar project development and turnkey Solar EPC services, catering to the increasing renewable energy demands in the country. With its presence in almost all significant corners of the country, Rays Power has significantly contributed to the country’s National Solar Mission.

Apart from being an EPC solution provider, the brand is known for its differentiated and unique ‘Co-Developer’ approach offering cost-effective investment returns to private equity investors and IPPs. Due to these traits, it has gained the confidence of customers and investors in a short stint.

Various recognitions, including “Most Promising Brand in Power and Energy Sector” by WCRC (1) in London in 2015, clearly depict the company’s success story. In 2015, the company was ranked as the 3rd Largest Solar EPC Player in the country following which it again was recognized as one of the top 10 players across the globe apart from US & China in 2017 (SOURCE- IHS MARKIT 2017).