Hartek Power, a prominent Indian Engineering, Procurement, and Construction (EPC) company, has secured a significant renewable energy contract in Karnataka. The contract involves the EPC scope for a 280 MW AC / 410 MWp DC solar PV project, which will be integrated with an 80 MW / 320 MWh battery energy storage system at Challakere. The total purchase price for the agreed scope is approximately INR 353.77 crore.
Under the contract, Hartek Power will be responsible for designing, engineering, supplying, erecting, commissioning, and maintaining the project for one year. The integration of the battery energy storage system with the solar PV plant aims to enhance grid stability, manage intermittency, and ensure a reliable, round-the-clock power supply.
The project is located in Challakere, a region that is rapidly emerging as a renewable energy hub. It contributes to Karnataka’s expanding clean energy footprint and aligns with India’s broader energy transition objectives. Industry analysts expect hybrid projects that combine solar and storage to become increasingly common as renewable capacity additions accelerate nationwide.
Simarpreet Singh, Executive Director and CEO of Hartek Group, commented on the project, stating that it reflects the growing maturity of India’s renewable energy market. The project marks an important step forward in Hartek Group’s journey into battery energy storage and strengthens its position in the utility-scale solar segment.
With this latest contract, Hartek Power reinforces its capability to deliver large-scale, technically advanced renewable infrastructure. The company is positioning itself among India’s leading solar EPC providers. The project is expected to play a significant role in India’s energy transition, which is driven by the government’s ambitious renewable energy targets.
The integration of solar and storage is a key aspect of India’s energy transition strategy. It allows for a reliable and efficient supply of renewable energy, which is essential for meeting the country’s growing energy demands. Hartek Power’s experience and expertise in delivering large-scale renewable energy projects make it an ideal partner for such initiatives. The company’s commitment to innovation and sustainability is expected to drive growth in the renewable energy sector.