Hartek Power Wins Rs 354 Cr Solar and 320 MWh BESS EPC Project in Karnataka

Hartek Power Private Limited, a part of the Hartek Group and one of India’s leading EPC companies, has secured a contract for the development of a Solar and Battery Energy Storage System (BESS) project at Challakere in Karnataka. This project entails a total development cost of Rs. 353.77 crore.

Scope of work in this order includes the design, engineering, erection, and commissioning of a 280 MW AC solar photovoltaic (PV) power project. In addition, the order comprises an 80 MW BESS with a total storage capacity of 320 MWh. Hartek Power’s responsibilities also include the supply of all associated equipment required for the execution of the project.

As part of the contract, Hartek Power will also undertake operations and maintenance activities for a period of one year following commissioning of the project.

Commenting on the project win, Mr. Simarpreet Singh, Executive Director and CEO of Hartek Group, said, “This win strengthens our position in the utility-scale solar segment and marks an important step forward in our journey into battery energy storage”.

This project win comes at an opportune time for Hartek Power, as India’s BESS market is witnessing rapid growth. According to a report by India Energy Storage Alliance (IESA), India’s battery energy storage capacity (under execution) reached 507 MWh in 2025 and is expected to rise to 5 GWh in 2026.