Shri Patidar Solar Farm
location_onDewas, Madhya Pradesh
r-solar financed, designed, built, and owns this 100kW installation. Shri Patidar pays only for the units consumed: no upfront investment, no maintenance responsibility, fixed price for 25 years. This is our proof-of-concept OPEX pilot, the template for MW-scale Open Access projects.
What This Installation Delivers
₹8,00,000+ saved annually
Significant reduction in operational electricity costs
~12,000+ units/month generated
Based on Dewas region's solar irradiation patterns
₹2+ Crore lifetime savings
Over the 25-year system lifespan
80 tons CO₂ avoided every year
= 2,000 tons over 25 years, equal to 4,200 trees/year
The Challenge
Like many industrial operations in the region, the farm faced escalating electricity tariffs that were impacting the bottom line.
Rising Electricity Costs
Industrial tariffs eating into profit margins
High Load Demands
Need for reliable, high-capacity power supply
Quick ROI Required
Savings needed to show up immediately, not years later
Zero Capex Preference
Capital better deployed in core operations; preferred an off-balance-sheet solar solution
How the OPEX Model Was Structured
The r-solar OPEX / PPA Structure: Shri Patidar
borne by r-solar
client's premises
monitoring included
check_circle Zero capex for the client. r-solar retains asset ownership and provides guaranteed generation under a long-term PPA.
The Technical Installation
High-Efficiency Bifacial Solar Panels
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- checkUp to 20% higher power output vs. standard panels
- check25-year performance warranty
- checkOptimized for industrial-scale generation
Industrial-Grade Smart Inverters
- checkUp to 97.8% efficiency
- checkMultiple MPPT channels for maximum yield
- check10-year warranty
- checkRemote monitoring and diagnostics
German-Engineered Ground Mounting
- checkHot-dip galvanized for corrosion resistance
- checkWithstands 150–200 km/h winds
- checkOptimum tilt angle for Dewas location
Custom Design & Peak Optimization
- checkTailored to Dewas irradiation patterns
- checkMaximizes generation during peak operational hours
- checkOn-Grid configuration for net-metering benefits
Performance Snapshot
| Metric | Result |
|---|---|
| System Size | 100 kW |
| Expected Monthly Generation | ~12,000–13,000 units/month (Dewas) |
| Annual Savings | ₹8,00,000+ |
| Payback Period | 2–3 years with net-metering |
| 25-Year Lifetime Savings | ₹2+ Crore |
| CO₂ Offset (Annual) | ~80 tons/year |
infoNumbers based on r-solar standard yield models for industrial installations.
The Result
The OPEX model delivered exactly what was promised. The 100kW plant, owned and operated by r-solar, generates clean power on site. Shri Patidar pays a fixed per-unit tariff, resulting in estimated annual savings of ₹8,00,000 versus the prevailing industrial grid rate.
No capital was deployed by the client. No maintenance burden. No tariff exposure. This is the OPEX model working in practice, and the template r-solar is now scaling to MW-level Open Access projects across Madhya Pradesh.
Shri Patidar Solar Farm
Dewas, Madhya Pradesh: OPEX PilotScaling to MW-Level Open Access
The Shri Patidar pilot validated the OPEX model. r-solar is now developing ground-mount Open Access projects in MP, targeting industrial clusters in the Nimar belt, Pithampur, and Mandideep. Under Open Access, factories with contracted demand above 500kW can source solar power directly from r-solar's ground-mount plant, bypassing the grid tariff entirely.
100kW OPEX Pilot
Behind-the-meter. Model proven. Client on zero capex.
1–5MW Ground-Mount
Open Access LOIs signed with industrial off-takers in MP.
10MW Portfolio
Multi-site PPA portfolio under development. MPERC approvals in progress.
100MW+ Platform
Long-term RESCO platform across MP. PE/infra investable at scale.
Why Businesses Choose r-solar
1500+
Installations Completed
5.5 MW+
Commissioned
15-20 MW
Pipeline (2026)
95%
Customer Satisfaction
End-to-end ownership: design, approvals, installation, service
Is Your Facility Eligible?
Let's Model It.
If your facility has contracted demand above 100kW (and especially above 500kW) you may qualify for the r-solar OPEX model. We'll run the numbers and tell you exactly what you'd save.
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