MWdc is a measure of the power output of a solar energy system before it is converted to alternating current for use in the grid.
Covering over 500 acres (200 hectares), Optima Maharashtra combines wind and solar power with advanced AI technology to maximize energy production while minimizing environmental impact.
The project supports Maharashtra’s goal of generating over 50 percent of its energy from renewable sources by 2030, providing electricity to 230,000 homes each year and reducing carbon emissions by 225,000 metric tons annually.
ACEN management’s view
“Our partnership with BrightNight on this project represents a significant step forward in accelerating the energy transition in India,” ACEN International CEO Patrice Clausse said in a statement.
“As a partner deeply committed to renewable energy, ACEN is proud to support this landmark project, which aligns with our shared vision of a sustainable and decarbonized future for the region,” he added.
Clean energy goals
“We are actively advancing our gigawatt-scale portfolio in India, where we will leverage cutting-edge technology to deliver reliable, round-the-clock clean and sustainable power,” said Jerome Ortiz, BrightNight Asia Pacific CEO.
“Optima Maharashtra perfectly aligns with the state’s clean energy goals and India’s vision to be a net-zero carbon emitter by 2070. It also serves as a pioneering model for similar projects and partnerships in the Asia Pacific region,” he said.
ACEN partnered with BrightNight in 2023 to build a renewable energy pipeline of over 1.2 gigawatts in India.
