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Coal India starts accepting bids for 20 MW floating solar plant

Coal India Ltd. (CIL) has opened tendering for a grid-connected 20 MW floating solar photovoltaic project at Chilwa Taal, Gorakhpur, including five years of operation and maintenance.
Uma Gupta
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Uma Gupta
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From pv magazine India

Coal India is now accepting bids to develop a 20 MW (AC) floating solar facility at Chilwa Taal in Gorakhpur district, Uttar Pradesh, India.

The scope includes design, engineering, procurement, construction, installation, testing, and commissioning, with a minimum 40% (DC) overload capacity. The selected contractor will operate and maintain the plant for five years after commissioning. The total contract spans 72 months: 12 months for construction and commissioning, followed by 60 months of ongoing O&M.

CIL plans to leverage floating solar technology to optimize water-body use, reduce land requirements, and expand its renewable energy portfolio. Bidding closes on Jan. 14, 2026.

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