Coal India floated an engineering, procurement, and construction (EPC) tender to set up 3,000 MW grid-connected solar projects anywhere in India on a turnkey basis. Bids must be submitted by September 16, 2025. Bids will be opened on the same date. The projects are proposed in Andhra Pradesh, Tamil Nadu, Karnataka, Rajasthan, and Madhya Pradesh. The scope of work entails the design, engineering, supply and procurement, construction, erection, testing, and commissioning of the solar projects. It also involves providing operation and maintenance services.