Coal India tenders 35 MWp solar EPC at BCCL Dugdha site

Central Mine Planning and Design Institute Ltd (CMPDI), a subsidiary of Coal India Ltd, has invited bids for setting up a 25 MW AC (35 MW DC) ground-mounted solar power plant on a turnkey basis at the Dugdha-II site of Dugdha Coal Washery, operated by Bharat Coking Coal Ltd (BCCL) in Dhanbad, Jharkhand.

The scope of work includes design, engineering, procurement, supply, construction and erection, as well as testing and commissioning of the grid-connected solar plant. The selected contractor will also be responsible for comprehensive operation and maintenance (O&M) of the plant for a period of 10 years.

PV modules used in the solar plant must be warranted for peak output power at standard testing condition, which shall not be less than 90% at the end of ten years and not less than 80% at the end of 25 years.