What is an EPC Contractor?

An EPC (Engineering, Procurement and Construction) contractor takes full responsibility for delivering a solar project from design to commissioning under a fixed-price turnkey contract.

EPC scope

1. Engineering (E): Site assessment, shadow analysis, system design, structural calculations, yield simulation, grid interconnection design
2. Procurement (P): Equipment sourcing (modules, inverters, structures, BOS), ALMM compliance verification
3. Construction (C): Civil and electrical installation, earthing, lightning protection, commissioning, DISCOM net-meter application, performance testing

EPC vs O&M

EPC ends at commissioning. O&M (Operations and Maintenance) is a separate contract for ongoing monitoring, cleaning, and repair — often bundled as EPC+O&M for 5–10 years.

EPC pricing in India (2025)

• Residential rooftop (<10 kW): ₹55,000–75,000/kWp
• Commercial rooftop (10–500 kW): ₹38,000–55,000/kWp
• Ground-mount utility (>1 MW): ₹30,000–42,000/kWp

Solarpanti's partner network includes MNRE-empanelled EPC contractors across India — see Partner Directory.