In a significant stride for India’s clean energy landscape Mahindra Susten has commissioned 560 MWp of solar power across Gujarat and Rajasthan. This development isn’t just a win for the company; it’s a crucial boost for India’s 2030 renewable energy targets.
The following article explores why this move matters and how it sets a new standard for the industry.
Why This News Matters
The commissioning of these projects represents a “renaissance” for Mahindra Susten. After strategically selling 1.54 GWp of assets in 2024 to the Sustainable Energy Infra Trust (SEIT), the company is now demonstrating a “capital-light” growth model. By reinvesting and rapidly commissioning new utility-scale projects, they are proving that they can scale without being weighed down by a massive, static asset base.
For the states of Gujarat and Rajasthan, this means more reliable, low-cost green power added to the grid through long-term 25-year Power Purchase Agreements (PPAs).
The Engineering Edge: Beyond Just Panels
Covering nearly 2,000 acres, these facilities aren’t your typical solar farms. They utilize cutting-edge technology to squeeze every drop of efficiency from the sun:
- N-type TOPCon Bifacial Modules: Unlike traditional panels, these capture light from both sides. They are more efficient in low light and have a slower degradation rate, ensuring the plants stay productive for decades.
- Dry-Cleaning Systems: In the arid regions of Rajasthan and Gujarat, water is a precious resource. Mahindra Susten has deployed waterless cleaning robots to keep panels dust-free, maximizing output without wasting local water supplies.
- High-Efficiency Inverters: These act as the “brain” of the plant, converting the sun’s energy into grid-ready power with minimal loss.
Impact by the Numbers
| Metric | Impact |
| Annual Generation | Nearly 1 Billion units of clean electricity |
| Workforce | Peak of 1,000 people during construction |
| Safety | 2.9 million safe man-hours logged |
| Grid Stability | Evacuation via 220 kV substations |
A Growing Pipeline
As CEO Avinash Rao noted, this 560 MWp milestone is just the beginning. The company currently has a development pipeline of roughly 3 GWp across Maharashtra, Punjab, Karnataka, and Rajasthan. This expansion isn’t limited to solar; Mahindra Susten is increasingly looking at wind-solar hybrids and energy storage to provide 24/7 green power.
By integrating social initiatives like Gyandeep—their school redevelopment program—alongside these massive engineering feats, the Mahindra Group is ensuring that the “Rise” philosophy touches the local communities surrounding these mega-structures.