--- title: Assam CM Opens 595 kWp Koomber Solar | Arrays Ingenieria description: Assam CM Dr Himanta Biswa Sarma inaugurated the 595 kWp solar plant at Koomber Tea Estate, Cachar, on 1 Oct 2026. Installation partner: Arrays Ingenieria. url: https://arraysingenieria.com/project-koomber-tea-estate-595kwp-solar-cm-inauguration/ last_updated: 2026-10-11 source: Arrays Ingenieria (Arrays Ingenieria Pvt. Ltd.) --- Case Study · Tea Estate · Inaugurated by the CM # Koomber Tea Estate: 595 kWp Solar Plant, Inaugurated by the Chief Minister of Assam On 1 October 2026 the Chief Minister of Assam, Dr Himanta Biswa Sarma, inaugurated the 595 kWp ground-mounted, on-grid solar power plant at Koomber Tea Estate in Cachar district. Arrays Ingenieria was the installation partner. The Project ## About the Koomber Tea Estate, Assam project The plant is part of the 3.11 MW Goodricke Tea Estates Solar Programme, developed with Tata Power Renewable Energy Ltd. (TPREL) and Sustvest, which brings clean energy to Goodricke's tea estates across Assam. On behalf of the company's Chief Executive Officer, Lt. Gen. A.R. Prasad (Retd), AVSM, VSM, ADC, Ph.D, Shri Ranveer Singh welcomed the Chief Minister with a traditional Assamese gamosa. At the inauguration the Chief Minister said the state government is working to promote tea-garden tourism and to connect tea gardens with solar power, so that they become more self-reliant in energy. The plant was built by the Arrays Ingenieria team, including the ex-servicemen Shri Birendra and Shri Dinesh, with the guidance of Shri Kundal Kant Singh, Abhinanda Basu, Shri Santosh Singh and Baliram of TPREL, and Shri Hardik (CEO) and Shri Devyansh of Sustvest. The inauguration was announced by the Chief Minister's Office on X and Facebook, posted by MLAs Kaushik Rai and Rajdeep Goala, and reported by The Sentinel on its website, Facebook and Instagram. ### Our scope of work - Installation of the 595 kWp ground-mounted plant - Electrical works and grid connection - Testing and commissioning - Handover for inauguration ### In the news [News channel: **Prerana Bharati Digital (PBNN)**October 2026595 kW solar plant inaugurated at Koomber tea garden](https://arraysingenieria.com/recognition/#prerana-bharati-koomber-video)[News channel: **News Axom**October 2026Video report: the Koomber Tea Estate solar plant inauguration](https://arraysingenieria.com/recognition/#news-axom-koomber)[Online news: **The Sentinel**1 Oct 2026Assam: Himanta Biswa Sarma Inaugurates 595 kWp Solar Plant at Koomber Tea Estate](https://arraysingenieria.com/recognition/#sentinel-koomber)[Newspaper: **Prerna Bharati**2 Oct 2026Arrays Ingenieria welcomes Chief Minister Dr Himanta Biswa Sarma at the Koomber tea garden solar plant inauguration](https://arraysingenieria.com/recognition/#prerna-bharati-koomber)[Newspaper: **Azad Sipahi**3 Oct 2026Solar power plant inaugurated at Assam's Koomber tea garden](https://arraysingenieria.com/recognition/#azad-sipahi-koomber)[Online news: **Hindusthan Samachar**1 Oct 2026Chief Minister inaugurates 595 kWp ground-mounted on-grid solar plant in Assam](https://arraysingenieria.com/recognition/#hindusthan-samachar-koomber)[Online news: **India Today NE**1 Oct 2026Assam CM inaugurates 595 kWp Solar Power Plant at Koomber Tea Estate](https://arraysingenieria.com/recognition/#india-today-ne-koomber) ### Photos ## Project facts Capacity: **595 kWp** Plant type: **Ground-mounted, on-grid** Location: **Koomber Tea Garden, Silchar, Cachar district (Barak Valley), Assam** Client: **Koomber Tea Estate (Goodricke Group)** Partner / programme: **Tata Power Renewable Energy Ltd. & Sustvest (3.11 MW programme)** Our role: **Installation partner** Year: **2026 (inaugurated 1 October 2026)** ## Planning a similar project? Talk to our veteran-led team about EPC, installation & commissioning or civil works. [Get a Free Quote](https://arraysingenieria.com/free-solar-quote/) Why It Matters ## Driving the PM's Panchamrit and the CM's Green Assam mission The Chief Minister's Office said the plant "empowers iconic tea industry with clean energy and accelerates the mission towards a Green Assam". The Sentinel reported that it aligns with the government's efforts to promote its Green Assam mission. By cutting fossil-fuel use in energy-intensive tea processing, the plant also contributes to the Prime Minister's Panchamrit commitments made at COP26, and to Assam's target of 6,000 MW of green-energy capacity by 2030. Sources: [CM's Office, Assam on X, 1 Oct 2026](https://x.com/CMOfficeAssam/status/2105545750054928662); [The Sentinel, 1 Oct 2026](https://www.sentinelassam.com/breakingnews/assam-himanta-biswa-sarma-inaugurates-595-kwp-solar-plant-at-koomber-tea-estate); [PM's national statement at COP26, PIB](https://pib.gov.in/PressReleasePage.aspx?PRID=1768712). On Official Handles ## As Posted on Official Handles The inauguration as posted by the Chief Minister's Office, MLAs Kaushik Rai and Rajdeep Goala, and The Sentinel, shown as the original posts. TS: **The Sentinel**thesentineldigitalAssam Chief Minister Dr Himanta Biswa Sarma on Thursday inaugurated a 595 kWp ground-mounted on-grid solar power plant at Koomber Tea Estate in Cachar district, marking another step towards promoting clean energy in the state's tea industry.1 Oct 2026[View on Instagram](https://www.instagram.com/p/Dd89-ViDQcG/) TS: **The Sentinel**The SentinelAssam Chief Minister Dr Himanta Biswa Sarma on Thursday inaugurated a 595 kWp ground-mounted on-grid solar power plant at Koomber Tea Estate in Cachar district, marking another step towards promoting clean energy in the state's tea industry.1 Oct 2026[View on Facebook](https://www.facebook.com/100066523279937/posts/pfbid05Ug3kevPqUdUBp7ZyFbD8Eix3hYRzu78MVR8yNixHt17o5B3cShMNFXW1o4Mw1Y8l/) CMO: **Chief Minister's Office, Assam**@CMOfficeAssamHCM Dr @himantabiswa inaugurated a 595 kWp Ground-Mounted On-Grid Solar Power Plant at Koomber Tea Estate today. Part of the 3.11 MW Goodricke Tea Estates Solar Programme, this initiative empowers iconic tea industry with clean energy and accelerates the mission towards a Green Assam.1 Oct 2026[View on X](https://x.com/CMOfficeAssam/status/2105545750054928662) CMO: **Chief Minister's Office, Assam**@CMOfficeAssamHCM Dr @himantabiswa inaugurated a 595 kWp Ground-Mounted On-Grid Solar Power Plant at Koomber Tea Estate today. Part of the 3.11 MW Goodricke Tea Estates Solar Programme, this initiative empowers iconic tea industry with clean energy and accelerates the mission towards a Green Assam.1 Oct 2026[View on Facebook](https://www.facebook.com/cmofficeassam/photos/d41d8cd9/1422387263413542/?set=a.302403535411926) SKR: **Shri Kaushik Rai, MLA, Lakhipur**@iKaushikRaiGlad to see Arrays Ingenieria, an MSME spearheaded by ex-servicemen under Lt Gen AR Prasad (Retd), deliver critical renewable infrastructure with uncompromising military discipline.1 Oct 2026[View on X](https://x.com/iKaushikRai/status/2105642116089008488) SKR: **Shri Kaushik Rai, MLA, Lakhipur**@iKaushikRaiGlad to see Arrays Ingenieria, an MSME spearheaded by ex-servicemen under Lt Gen AR Prasad (Retd), deliver critical renewable infrastructure with uncompromising military discipline.1 Oct 2026[View on Facebook](https://www.facebook.com/100065189221572/posts/pfbid0MmznkBYfeKxNF66pmnNDk3iEFfGnY1wan7LNwMDm4316vznz3bg86ZkZwAgdjheHl/) SRG: **Shri Rajdeep Goala, MLA, Udharbond**@RajdeepGoala14It is particularly encouraging to witness Arrays Ingenieria, an MSME led by ex-servicemen under the stewardship of Lt. Gen. A.R. Prasad (Retd.), translating its expertise, precision and institutional discipline into critical renewable-energy infrastructure.1 Oct 2026[View on X](https://x.com/RajdeepGoala14/status/2105730931860574342) SRG: **Shri Rajdeep Goala, MLA, Udharbond**@RajdeepGoala14It is particularly encouraging to witness Arrays Ingenieria, an MSME led by ex-servicemen under the stewardship of Lt. Gen. A.R. Prasad (Retd.), translating its expertise, precision and institutional discipline into critical renewable-energy infrastructure.1 Oct 2026[View on Facebook](https://www.facebook.com/100063684971835/posts/1732055695593913/) Present at the Inauguration ## Leaders Who Joined the Chief Minister - Shri Krishnendu Paul, Minister of Public Health Engineering and MLA, Patharkandi - Dr Rajdeep Roy, MLA, Silchar - Shri Rajdeep Goala, MLA, Udharbond - Shri Kaushik Rai, MLA, Lakhipur - Shri Anil Gurung, Manager, and Shri Jitul Chetia, Assistant Manager, Koomber Tea Estate Video ## The Inauguration on Video The Chief Minister of Assam inaugurates the plant, 1 October 2026. The Chief Minister of Assam cuts the ribbon at the 595 kWp Koomber Tea Estate solar plant installed by Arrays Ingenieria The inauguration ceremony at the Koomber Tea Estate 595 kWp solar plant, 1 October 2026, Arrays Ingenieria installation partner In the news: **On YouTube** PB: **Prerana Bharati Digital (PBNN)**Silchar, Assam · on YouTube ### 595 kW solar plant inaugurated at Koomber tea garden कूम्बर चाय बागान में 595 किलो वाट सौर संयंत्र का उद्घाटन Prerana Bharati's news video on the Chief Minister of Assam inaugurating the 595 kWp ground-mounted, on-grid solar plant at Koomber Tea Garden, installed by Arrays Ingenieria under the 3.11 MW Goodricke Tea Estates Solar Programme. October 2026[Watch on YouTube](https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=XYA1zfqmqlU) [Video on Facebook](https://www.facebook.com/story.php?story_fbid=1502310741932902&id=100064619714592)[Prerana Bharati on YouTube](https://www.youtube.com/@preranabhartidigital) Photo Album ## The Inauguration in Pictures 20 photos from Koomber Tea Estate, 1 October 2026. Tap any photo to view it full size. Chief Minister Dr Himanta Biswa Sarma cuts the ribbon to inaugurate the 595 kWp solar plant at Koomber Tea Estate The Chief Minister of Assam cuts the ribbon at the Koomber Tea Estate solar plant Shri Ranveer Singh of Arrays Ingenieria welcomes the Chief Minister with a traditional Assamese gamosa The Chief Minister is felicitated with a gamosa by Arrays Ingenieria at the inauguration Arrays Ingenieria takes the Chief Minister around the 595 kWp ground-mount solar plant The 595 kWp ground-mounted on-grid solar plant at Koomber Tea Estate, built by Arrays Ingenieria The Chief Minister speaks at the Koomber solar plant site The Chief Minister with MLAs and officials at the solar plant The Chief Minister inspects the solar modules at Koomber Tea Estate The Chief Minister of Assam arrives at Koomber Tea Estate Before the ribbon-cutting at the Koomber solar plant The ribbon ceremony at Koomber Tea Garden The Chief Minister walks into the solar plant after the inauguration The Chief Minister on site at the Koomber solar plant The Chief Minister with officials at the solar site Arrays Ingenieria greets the Chief Minister at the inauguration banner The Arrays Ingenieria team greets the Chief Minister Gamosa felicitation of the Chief Minister at Koomber Inauguration banner: 595 kWp solar plant at Koomber Tea Garden, with Tata Power Solar, Goodricke, Sustvest and Arrays Ingenieria Arrays Ingenieria's welcome banner for the Chief Minister, with Lt. Gen. A.R. Prasad (Retd) Documents ## Orders, Certificates & Press The documents behind this case study. Tap to view full size. 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