Ceigall India takes Maharashtra solar capacity to 10 MW

Ceigall India has grown its solar capacity in Maharashtra to 10 MW. The infrastructure and construction company confirmed the expansion in a report published by Machine Maker on September 25, 2026.

The Ludhiana-headquartered firm, which builds highways, bridges and other civil projects, has been adding captive solar generation at its sites and facilities. The Maharashtra expansion takes its total installed solar capacity in the state to 10 MW.

Captive solar has become a common route for construction and infrastructure firms looking to cut power bills and lock in cheaper electricity for project sites. Maharashtra has been a busy market for this kind of rooftop and ground-mounted capacity, with industrial consumers in the state facing some of the higher commercial tariffs in the country.

Why infrastructure firms are going solar

Construction companies run batching plants, crushers, workshops and site offices that draw steady loads through the day. Solar panels on unused land or rooftops can offset a chunk of that demand. For a firm like Ceigall, which operates across multiple states, captive generation also hedges against tariff hikes and diesel costs at remote sites.

The company hasn't disclosed the split between rooftop and ground-mounted installations in Maharashtra, or the exact locations of the new capacity. It also hasn't said whether the power is for its own consumption or partly for sale.

Ceigall India listed on the stock exchanges in August 2024. Its order book spans road projects under the National Highways Authority of India and state agencies, along with bridge and tunnel work.

Maharashtra's solar push

Maharashtra has set an ambitious renewable energy target and has been courting industrial and commercial consumers to install solar. The state's discoms have faced pressure on tariffs, and open-access rules have made it easier for large consumers to buy or generate green power.

Several infrastructure and manufacturing firms in the state have announced similar captive solar additions over the past two years. The economics have improved as module prices have fallen, though land availability and grid connectivity remain bottlenecks in some districts.

Ceigall's 10 MW in Maharashtra is a small slice of the state's overall solar capacity, which runs into thousands of megawatts. But for a construction company, it's a meaningful step toward controlling energy costs at a time when project margins are thin.

The company has not issued a detailed statement on the expansion beyond the Machine Maker report. It's unclear whether further capacity additions are planned in Maharashtra or other states.

Machine Maker reported the development on September 25, 2026.