The Neyveli Lignite Corporation (NLC) has tendered 500 MW (AC) of grid-connected solar in the state of Tamil Nadu. The state-owned company has mandated that each project will be a minimum of 50 MW, and the projects will be spread over a maximum of 10 locations in Tamil Nadu. Contractors will be selected through competitive bidding and the projects will be developed on an engineering, procurement, and construction (EPC) basis. The projects will be commissioned within a one-year timeframe from the Letter of Award (LoA) issue date.