SkyPower to build solar energy projects to India

SkyPower signed Power Purchase Agreements (PPA) with the Indian state of Telangana to build and operate 200 megawatts (MW) of solar energy projects.

The agreements with Telangana mark the continuation of SkyPower’s growth strategy in India, one of the fastest growing solar markets in the world. Over the past several months, SkyPower has secured 400 MW AC of solar PV projects in the states of Madhya Pradesh and Telangana and a strong foundation for SkyPower to grow its presence across India.

“India is a world leader in deploying solar, not only with its significant targets but through its very actions,” said Kerry Adler, SkyPower’s President and Chief Executive Officer. “SkyPower is committed to making a powerful contribution to India’s goal of generating 100 GW of solar power by 2022, while the people of Telangana will benefit from clean, reliable and affordable energy as a result of the vision and leadership of this great state.”

“SkyPower is excited to add these projects for Telangana to our growing list of utility-scale solar projects in India and around the globe. Construction for our solar energy projects in the Indian state of Madhya Pradesh is planned to commence in 2016,” said Aviv Garten, SkyPower’s Senior Vice President of Development.

SkyPower’s continued commitment to develop, finance and build gigawatts of solar photovoltaic projects in India represents a significant amount of the Government of India’s 100 GW solar target for 2022 and SkyPower is proud to be a part of this exemplary program of the state and federal governments of India.