Maharashtra releases 600 MW solar EPC tender

17 Oct 2023 CW Team

The Maharashtra State Power Generation Company announced that bids were being invited for the engineering, procurement, and construction package for 600 MW of grid-connected solar projects.

This also included the associated power evacuation system to the state transmission utility substation in Maharashtra. It was stated that the successful bidder would be required to oversee the operation and maintenance of the project for a period of three years.

Additionally, it was mentioned that bidders had the option to bid for a minimum capacity of 50 MW and a maximum capacity of 300 MW.

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