By Enersider Desk | New Delhi
Crompton Greaves Consumer Electricals Ltd. has announced that it has secured a major solar rooftop order in Andhra Pradesh, covering more than 40,000 households with 2 KW on-grid rooftop systems over the near term, amounting to a total contract value of Rs. 445 Crs.
This 77 MW win, valued at Rs. 445 Crs, is Crompton’s largest solar rooftop order to date.
The development follows a Rs. 52 crore order earlier this month and comes within two months of Crompton’s entry into the solar rooftop market, indicating growing traction for the company in the renewable energy space.
India’s solar rooftop market, estimated at around Rs. 20,000–25,000 crore, is expected to expand at an annual rate exceeding 20%, driven by improved technology affordability, easier grid integration, and growing consumer awareness.
The project aims to provide households with reliable, sustainable, and easy-to-maintain solar solutions.
As per the official statement, the company’s end-to-end project execution is supported by trained personnel and a service network to ensure system maintenance and performance.
Commenting on the order, Managing Director & CEO, Crompton Greaves Consumer Electricals Ltd., Promeet Ghosh said, “This landmark solar rooftop order of Rs. 445 Crs marks an important milestone in Crompton’s journey in renewable energy. It reflects the growing trust in our ability to deliver large-scale, sustainable solutions that align with India’s clean energy ambitions.”
He added, “This win further strengthens our commitment to advancing sustainable home energy solutions across the country.”
Business Unit Head – Lighting, Shaleen Nayak, Crompton Greaves Consumer Electricals Ltd., also commented on the development, “This project highlights our energy-efficient solar solutions at scale, covering over 40,000 households. By leveraging our execution capabilities and robust infrastructure we are confident of delivering best-in-class performance at this Project.”
With over 85 years of expertise, Crompton Greaves Consumer Electricals Ltd. produces a range of fans and residential pumps catering to modern consumers. Its foray into the solar rooftop market recently, showcases the growth of the company in the solar segment.
