SECI receives CBIP Award for Best Contribution in Solar Energy
Navratna CPSE, Solar Energy Corporation of India Limited, has been honored with the prestigious CBIP Award for its exceptional contribution to the solar energy sector.
The award is attributed to SECI's innovative work, especially for its 100 MW Solar + Battery Energy Storage System (BESS) project in Rajnandgaon, Chhattisgarh—one of the biggest solar projects combined with battery storage in India.
This prize emphasises SECI's role in encouraging innovation, supporting renewable energy initiatives, and moving India towards clean energy. The company's solar energy efforts help to place India as a world leader in sustainable energy growth.
Additionally, Sanjay Sharma, Director (Solar) at SECI, was presented with the award for outstanding contribution to the development of the Renewable Energy (RE) sector. Sharma, who boasts an illustrious 36-year career in the power sector, has been a driving force behind SECI’s growth and its success in securing 50 GW of renewable energy projects.
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The CBIP Awards, presented by the Central Board of Irrigation and Power (CBIP), celebrate excellence in energy, water, and infrastructure sectors. The awards were presented at a ceremony in New Delhi, with Ghanshyam Prasad, Chairperson of the Central Electricity Authority, Dr. Mukesh Kumar Sinha, Chairman of the Central Water Commission, and AK Dinkar, Secretary (CBIP), in attendance. Sanjay Sharma, Joshit Ranjan Sikidar, Director (Finance), and senior SECI officials were present to accept the awards.
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