Latest News | Coal India Emerges as Successful Bidder for Solar Power Project in Gujarat

New Delhi, Jan 25 (PTI) State-owned Coal India Ltd on Thursday said it has emerged as a successful bidder for a solar power project in Gujarat.

"In the e-auction held on January 25, 2024, Coal India Limited bagged 300 MW capacity of Gujarat Industrial Power Corporation Ltd, RE park of 600 MW capacity at Khavda, grid-connected SPV Project," the Maharatna firm said in a statement.

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GUVNL invited the bids for the procurement of 600 MW of grid-connected solar power projects. These projects will be located at the solar park owned by Gujarat Industries Power Company (GIPCL) in Khavda, Gujarat.

GUVNL will enter into a power purchase pact for a period of 25 years with Coal India Ltd. The order is to be executed in 15 months from the date of the power purchase agreement.

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Coal India accounts for over 80 per cent of domestic coal output. The company is focusing on renewable energy, including solar, as a step towards diversification.

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