South Korea’s GS Engineering & Construction (GS E&C) has officially entered India’s renewable energy market with the completion of the 12.75 MWp Patur Solar Park in Maharashtra, marking the start of its commercial operations.
The solar park, spanning an area equivalent to 12–13 soccer fields, is expected to generate 18–20 million kWh of electricity annually—enough to power around 6,000 households for a year. The project is forecast to cut approximately 8,000 tons of CO₂ emissions annually compared to conventional fossil-fuel-based power generation.
The project is developed under the Open Access Captive model, which allows companies to procure electricity directly through the transmission and distribution network.
As the project developer, GS E&C was responsible for construction and will operate the facility, directly selling the electricity generated. Approximately 69% of the total output (13.9 GWh annually) will be supplied to Iljin Global India over the next 25 years, while the remaining electricity will be sold to a local real estate developer in India.
To prepare for its entry into the Indian renewable energy market, GS E&C established a local renewable energy development corporation in 2023.
“Through this project, we aim to solidify our position as a renewable energy developer in India and expand our portfolio beyond solar into wind power. By collaborating with Korean companies operating in India and diversifying our customer base, we plan to lead the global carbon neutrality era,” stated GS E&C.
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