Solar infrastructure contractor in Chennai executing solar plant foundations and site civil works

Foundations • Roads • Substation Civil

Solar Infrastructure
Contractor in Chennai

AARAA Infrastructure delivers the solar infrastructure scope behind generation — module mounting foundations, plant roads, drainage, equipment plinths, substation civil works and evacuation infrastructure for solar projects in Tamil Nadu.

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MMS
Foundations
Internal Roads
& Drainage
Substation
Civil Works
Evacuation
Infrastructure
180 MWpSolar Project Executed
140.6 MWHybrid Project Experience
100+Projects Completed

Solar Balance of Plant Chennai

The infrastructure that keeps solar plants operating

Panels and inverters get the attention, but plant availability depends on foundations that hold tilt angle, roads that survive monsoon, drainage that prevents washouts and cable routes that stay intact for twenty-five years.

AARAA Infrastructure has delivered solar infrastructure on a 180 MWp project in Tuticorin and a 140.6 MW wind-solar hybrid project. As a solar infrastructure contractor in Chennai, the team focuses on the balance-of-plant civil scope that determines long-term plant reliability and O&M access.

01Geotechnical
Interface
02MMS Foundation
Systems
03Site Grading
& Formation
04Roads &
Drainage
05Equipment
Plinths
06Fencing &
Security Works

Balance of Plant Scope

Solar balance-of-plant infrastructure

The civil and structural infrastructure package supporting a solar generation asset through its operating life.

Survey & Setting Out

Topographic survey, block setting out, coordinate control and benchmark establishment.

MMS Foundations

Rammed piles, screw piles, pre-cast pedestals or cast-in-situ footings per geotechnical design.

Site Grading

Formation levelling, cut-and-fill balance, compaction and slope stabilisation.

Internal Roads

All-weather access roads, inter-row tracks and turning areas for O&M and cleaning vehicles.

Drainage Systems

Storm-water drains, culverts, cross-drainage works and erosion control measures.

Equipment Foundations

Inverter, transformer and switchgear plinths with oil pits and cable entry provisions.

Substation & Control Civil

Control room buildings, switchyard civil works, trenches and equipment supports.

Fencing & Site Security

Boundary fencing, gates, guard posts, module cleaning water infrastructure and site lighting.

Infrastructure element and operational consequence
CategoryKey considerations
MMS foundationsMaintains tilt angle and structural stability under wind loading
Site gradingPrevents inter-row shading anomalies and water pooling
Internal roadsEnables year-round O&M access and module cleaning cycles
Drainage networkProtects foundations and cable routes from monsoon washout
Cable trenchesProtects DC and AC cabling from damage and thermal derating

Project Experience

Real project experience behind our execution capability

Selected AARAA projects across renewable energy, infrastructure, industrial and MEP execution.

Featured Project

180 MWp Solar Power Project

WAAREE Renewable Technologies | Tuticorin, Tamil Nadu

Design, supply, installation, testing and commissioning of civil works for a 180 MWp solar power project in Tuticorin, Tamil Nadu.

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180 MWp Solar Power Project Tuticorin executed by AARAA Infrastructure
400 MLD SWRO Desalination Project Perur Chennai by AARAA Infrastructure
Infrastructure | VA TECH WABAG

400 MLD SWRO Desalination Project

Perur, Chennai — civil and allied infrastructure works including heavy foundation structures.

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Reliance civil interior and MEP fit-out project by AARAA Infrastructure
Fit-Out & MEP | Reliance Group

Reliance Civil, Interior & MEP Fit-Out

Corporate space fit-out with partitions, ceilings and integrated MEP services.

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Wind solar hybrid renewable energy project by AARAA Infrastructure
Renewable Energy

140.6 MW Wind-Solar Hybrid Project

Utility-scale civil engineering, turbine foundation works and hybrid renewable infrastructure.

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Service Area

Solar infrastructure across Tamil Nadu

Tamil Nadu's solar build-out spans the high-irradiation southern districts and industrial rooftops around Chennai. Site conditions vary widely — black cotton soil, rocky strata, coastal sand and high water tables each demand a different foundation approach and drainage strategy.

AARAA Infrastructure executes solar infrastructure packages across Tamil Nadu from its Chennai base, with foundation type and drainage design confirmed against geotechnical investigation results.

Sriperumbudur Oragadam Ambattur Maraimalai Nagar Gummidipoondi Irungattukottai Thervoy Kandigai Manali

FAQ

Solar Infrastructure Contractor in Chennai — Frequently Asked Questions

Common questions about scope, delivery, pricing and execution.

What is solar balance of plant?

Balance of plant refers to everything in a solar plant other than the modules and power conversion equipment — foundations, mounting structure interfaces, roads, drainage, cable trenches, plant buildings, fencing and evacuation infrastructure.

What solar infrastructure has AARAA delivered?

AARAA executed civil works for a 180 MWp solar power project in Tuticorin, Tamil Nadu for WAAREE Renewable Technologies and worked on a 140.6 MW wind-solar hybrid power project.

How is the module mounting foundation type selected?

Selection depends on the geotechnical report — soil type, bearing capacity, water table, rock depth and wind loading. Options include rammed piles, screw piles, pre-cast pedestals and cast-in-situ footings.

Why does site grading matter for solar generation?

Uneven formation can create localised shading between rows, cause water pooling around foundations and complicate cleaning-vehicle access. Controlled grading protects both generation and maintenance efficiency.

Does AARAA build substation civil works for solar plants?

Yes. Control room buildings, switchyard civil works, equipment plinths, oil pits and cable trenches can be included within the balance-of-plant scope.

Is drainage design part of the scope?

Yes. Storm-water drains, culverts, cross-drainage and erosion control are critical in monsoon-affected sites and are typically included in the infrastructure package.

Can AARAA work as a civil subcontractor to a solar EPC?

Yes. AARAA has executed civil scope for renewable technology and EPC contractors, working to the main contractor's design, quality plan and interface requirements.

How do I discuss a solar infrastructure package?

Share the plant capacity, site location, land area, geotechnical data and layout drawings through the form on this page, or contact AARAA at +91 868 100 3111 or info@aaraainfrastructure.com.

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✓ MMS foundations ✓ Roads & drainage ✓ Equipment plinths ✓ Substation civil
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