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Coal India Wins 600 MW Solar Project at Uttar Pradesh’s Jalaun Solar Park, Strengthening Renewable Energy Expansion

Coal India Limited (CIL) has secured a Letter of Award (LoA) to develop 600 MW of grid-connected solar power capacity at the Jalaun Solar Park in Uttar Pradesh, marking another significant milestone in the company's transition toward clean energy. The award has been issued by Bundelkhand Saur Urja Limited (BSUL) and involves the development of two solar projects of 300 MW each.

According to a regulatory filing, the projects will supply electricity at a tariff of INR 2.73 per kWh under a long-term power purchase agreement (PPA). The solar plants are expected to be commissioned within 18 months of signing the PPA, while the total investment required for the projects is estimated at INR 2,831.11 crore.

The latest award reinforces Coal India's strategy of diversifying beyond coal mining and expanding its presence in India's rapidly growing renewable energy sector. Traditionally known as the country's largest coal producer, the public sector enterprise has been steadily increasing investments in solar power, battery energy storage, and other clean energy technologies to align with India's long-term energy transition goals.

Coal India has set an ambitious target of developing 3 GW of renewable energy capacity by FY2028, with plans to further expand its clean energy portfolio to 9.5 GW by FY2030. The company's renewable energy roadmap includes utility-scale solar projects, hybrid renewable assets, and energy storage systems that can improve grid reliability while supporting the integration of variable renewable power.

In addition to expanding its solar portfolio, Coal India has also made significant progress in the Battery Energy Storage System (BESS) segment. In June 2026, the company received a Letter of Award from GRIDCO Odisha for the development of four BESS projects with a combined capacity of 80 MW/320 MWh across two clusters in Odisha. The storage projects involve an estimated investment of around INR 400 crore and are expected to strengthen grid flexibility and renewable energy integration.

Earlier, in March 2026, Coal India secured another major energy storage contract from the Telangana Power Generation Corporation (TGGENCO) to establish a 187.5 MW/750 MWh BESS facility at the Choutuppal substation in Telangana. The project was awarded at a tariff of INR 3.14 lakh per MW per month, further demonstrating the company's growing role in India's emerging energy storage market.

The Jalaun Solar Park project also supports the broader objective of increasing renewable energy generation in Uttar Pradesh, a state that has been expanding its solar capacity through large-scale solar parks and government-backed renewable energy initiatives. Utility-scale solar projects such as these help improve energy security, reduce dependence on fossil fuels, and provide competitively priced electricity to distribution companies.

Coal India's renewable energy investments are aligned with the Government of India's objective of achieving 500 GW of installed non-fossil fuel-based electricity capacity by 2030 while reducing the carbon intensity of the power sector. By combining utility-scale solar generation with investments in battery storage, the company is positioning itself as an important contributor to India's evolving clean energy ecosystem and grid modernization efforts.