SWERL's Hybrid EPC Contracts for Indian Renewable Energy
Sterling and Wilson Renewable Energy Limited (SWREL) has embarked on its journey into the wind EPC market, facilitated by a hybrid renewable energy project based in Rajasthan.
The project involves the engineering, procurement and construction (EPC) of 69.3 MW of wind BoP infrastructure, supplemented by a 132 kV/ 33 kV pooling substation and a 58 MW AC/75 MWp DC solar BoS.
This enables SWREL to expand its capability spectrum, previously focused on solar and battery energy storage systems, to include full-scale hybrid solutions.
The scope of EPC contracts include large-scale procurement of solar modules, wind turbines, substations and related infrastructural necessities.
SWREL has also secured L1 for a solar project in Gujarat, India of 200 MC AC/ 260 MWp DC PV plant from a prominent PSU developer.
This operational expansion is set to generate substantial opportunities for local service providers and manufacturers, propelling progress across India's renewable energy supply chain.
Chandra Kishore Thakur, Global CEO, Sterling and Wilson Renewable Energy Limited, says: “We are very excited to bag three prestigious domestic projects including our foray into Wind EPC through a Hybrid project win which opens up a new exciting segment for us.
“We have already established a market leading presence in India in Solar and BESS and our entry into Wind helps us provide holistic EPC solution for Hybrid projects. We continue to position ourselves as per our customer requirements and market trajectory as these project wins are a reflection of the same.”
Entry into wind EPC
The Rajasthan hybrid project, including 69.3 MW of wind infrastructure, not only marks SWREL's entry into the wind EPC sector but also expansion into new supplier categories.
This expansion brings in specialised civil and electrical contractors, wind turbine manufacturers and grid connection partners which broaden its procurement scope.
SWREL now faces the challenge of managing sourcing strategies across diverse technologies like solar, wind and transmission infrastructures.
Not only will this mirror wider industry trends towards hybrid projects that lean on full-spectrum procurement capabilities, but it will enhances demand for integrated sourcing strategies that reduce risk and improve vendor coordination across several energy assets.
What this means for suppliers and logistics
This deal introduces new categories into SWREL's supplier base for projects, encompassing everything from tower fabricators to wind turbine manufacturers and specialised installation teams.
Coordination between wind and solar equipment suppliers is critical in this hybrid project to ensure component compatibility and adherence to project timelines.
Remote locations in Rajasthan may pose logistic challenges, primarily due to the cumbersome nature of transporting large wind components such as towers and turbine blades.
Accelerated delivery schedules dictated by SWREL's project timelines mean suppliers must scale rapidly.
Local logistics infrastructures, such as warehousing and transport fleets, will face increased demands.
By adopting a consolidated approach, SWREL promotes long-term partnerships and focuses on suppliers offering turnkey solutions or bundled services.
Smaller, regional vendors in transmission infrastructure and civil works might also find opportunities through subcontracting.
Renewable energy procurement in India
SWREL's movement into wind EPC reflects the broader shift towards hybrid energy solutions in India, combining solar, wind and storage systems to enhance grid stability as well as generation while reducing intermittency.
Hybrid projects are notably favourable in regions with fluctuating resource availability or spatial constraints.
Not only does this complexity require a more sophisticated approach, but it enhances the need for strategic sourcing, where long-term collaboration form the core of supplier relationships.
Procurement teams that focus on digital supply chain tools, cross-functional coordination and end-to-end visibility can secure success in this new era of hybrid EPC and robust supplier ecosystems.
Explore the latest edition of Energy Digital Magazine and be part of the conversation at our global conference series, Sustainability LIVE.
Discover all our upcoming events and secure your tickets today.
Energy Digital is a BizClik brand