NORTHERNEXPRESS INFRADEVELOPERS PRIVATE LIMITED RAYS POWER INFRA LIMITED JV Bags ₹115.1 Cr Floating Solar Power Plant Contract in Gorakhpur
Contract Awarded Key Takeaways
- ✓ NORTHERNEXPRESS INFRADEVELOPERS PRIVATE LIMITED RAYS POWER INFRA LIMITED JV awarded ₹115.1 Cr contract.
- ✓ Project: 20MW (AC) grid-connected floating solar PV plant at Chilwa Taal, Gorakhpur.
- ✓ Coal India Limited is the project authority.
- ✓ 25 bidders participated; 17 qualified for financial evaluation.
- ✓ Stockwell Solar Services Private Limited and SCC - INSOLARE (JV) were notable competitors.
- ✓ Several firms were disqualified at the technical stage.
NORTHERNEXPRESS INFRADEVELOPERS PRIVATE LIMITED RAYS POWER INFRA LIMITED JV has been awarded the ₹115.1 crore contract by Coal India Limited to set up a 20MW (AC) floating solar PV power plant at Chilwa Taal, Gorakhpur, Uttar Pradesh. The contract was awarded after a competitive bidding process involving 25 bidders.
Coal India Limited has formally awarded the contract for setting up a 20MW (AC) grid-connected floating solar PV power plant at Chilwa Taal, Gorakhpur, Uttar Pradesh. The winning bid, valued at ₹115.1 crore, was submitted by NORTHERNEXPRESS INFRADEVELOPERS PRIVATE LIMITED RAYS POWER INFRA LIMITED JV.
The tender, which attracted 25 bidders, marks a significant step in Coal India's renewable energy initiatives and the expansion of solar infrastructure in Uttar Pradesh. The award was finalised on 2 July 2026 following a rigorous technical and financial evaluation process.
The Award
NORTHERNEXPRESS INFRADEVELOPERS PRIVATE LIMITED RAYS POWER INFRA LIMITED JV secured the contract with a qualified and accepted bid of ₹115.1 crore, emerging as the lowest (L1) bidder and ultimately being awarded the project by Coal India Limited. The award follows a competitive process with 25 participants, with the winning JV meeting all technical and financial requirements.
Bidders (25)
About the Project
- Project involves setting up a 20MW (AC) grid-connected floating solar PV power plant.
- Location: Chilwa Taal, Gorakhpur, Uttar Pradesh.
- The plant will contribute to Coal India Limited's renewable energy portfolio.
- Procurement was conducted via EPROCURE platform.
- The project falls under the Miscellaneous Works category.
Why It Matters
This award supports Coal India Limited's push towards renewable energy and positions Gorakhpur as a hub for innovative solar infrastructure, contributing to cleaner power generation in Uttar Pradesh.
The awarding of this contract to NORTHERNEXPRESS INFRADEVELOPERS PRIVATE LIMITED RAYS POWER INFRA LIMITED JV highlights the growing momentum for floating solar projects in India. With strong competition and a significant project value, the initiative is set to boost the region's green energy landscape.
