Hartek Power secures Rs 2 bn contract for 80 MW solar project
Hartek Power has secured a contract worth Rs 2 billion for an 80 MW solar project, as reported by Construction World on 27 October 2026. No further details on the project location, client, or scope breakdown were available from the published report.
| Detail | Value |
|---|---|
| Contractor | Hartek Power |
| Contract value | Rs 2 billion |
| Project capacity | 80 MW |
| Reported by | Construction World, 27 October 2026 |
Context within India's irrigation and dam sector
The award sits within a broader infrastructure landscape where large capital projects — including dams, barrages and multipurpose water schemes — are attracting significant investment across multiple Indian states. Projects India's irrigation sector overview covers the full range of activity across this space.
Projects India currently tracks 32 live dam projects across India. No new dam projects were added to the tracked pipeline in the last 90 days, and there are no open India tenders in the Irrigation Projects sector at the time of writing.
Where dam projects are concentrated
Among the 32 dam projects Projects India tracks, activity is most concentrated in Arunachal Pradesh and Uttarakhand, each accounting for six projects. Gujarat and Himachal Pradesh each have three tracked projects, as do Maharashtra and Odisha with two projects apiece. Suppliers with operations or logistics capability in the northeast and the Himalayan belt are best positioned to address the largest share of current pipeline volume.
Notable projects currently in construction include a Rs 31,876 crore dam project in Lower Dibang Valley, Arunachal Pradesh promoted by NHPC Limited; a Rs 4,245 crore barrage project at Bhadbhut, Bharuch, Gujarat promoted by the Narmada Water Resources, Water Supply and Kalpsar Department; and a Rs 927.93 crore multipurpose dam project in Nainital, Uttarakhand promoted by the state Irrigation Department. A full list of dams projects in India is available on Projects India.
Stage breakdown: where the pipeline stands
Of the 32 tracked dam projects, 13 are currently under approvals — the largest single group — meaning a substantial volume of future construction work has not yet been tendered. Seven projects are in active construction, two have received approvals and are approaching the market, one is in planning, one is nearing completion, and eight are recorded as completed.
The 13 projects under approvals represent the most significant near-term opportunity for suppliers and contractors monitoring the sector, as these schemes are most likely to enter procurement within the coming project cycle. Firms tracking emerging awards can consult live tenders on Projects India for the latest notifications.
What this means for suppliers and contractors
The Hartek Power solar contract signals continued appetite for large renewable energy packages in India, with Rs 2 billion committed to a single 80 MW scheme. For equipment makers and EPC contractors active in the solar space, the award reinforces that competitively sized packages in this range continue to be placed in the market.
Within the adjacent dam and irrigation sector, the concentration of 13 projects still under approvals suggests that procurement activity is likely to increase as schemes clear regulatory processes. Suppliers in civil works, hydraulic machinery, electrical and instrumentation, and related categories should monitor Arunachal Pradesh and Uttarakhand most closely, given the volume of projects tracked there. Firms that have recently seen comparable contract activity in water infrastructure — such as those following NCC's Rs 1,076 crore water project win in Andhra Pradesh — will recognise the scale at which these awards are being placed.
The absence of any new dam projects added to the tracked pipeline in the past 90 days, combined with zero open tenders in irrigation, may reflect a temporary lull ahead of a more active procurement period as approvals-stage projects advance.
Frequently asked questions
What contract has Hartek Power secured?
Hartek Power has secured a contract worth Rs 2 billion for an 80 MW solar project, as reported by Construction World on 27 October 2026. No further details on location, client or scope were available from the published report.
How many dam projects are currently tracked in India?
Projects India tracks 32 live dam projects across India. The highest concentrations are in Arunachal Pradesh and Uttarakhand with six projects each, followed by Gujarat, Himachal Pradesh, Maharashtra and Odisha.
How many dam projects in India are currently under approvals?
Of the 32 dam projects tracked by Projects India, 13 are currently under approvals — the largest single stage group — indicating a significant volume of future construction work that has not yet entered the tendering process.
Are there any open tenders in India's irrigation projects sector?
At the time of writing, Projects India records no open tenders in the Irrigation Projects sector in India. Suppliers can monitor live notifications through the Projects India tenders page for the latest updates.
