Indian Rare Earths Limited (IREL), a Government of India undertaking, tendered a 5 MW solar project to be developed at IREL’s Odisha Sand Complex (OSCOM) premises. The bid-submission deadline is August 25, 2017.

The project will be developed on a Build Own Operate basis and the power will be utilized for captive consumption by IREL. The scope of work includes, design, installation, commissioning, operation and maintenance (O&M), and supply of power from the project to IREL.

The successful bidder will provide O&M services for the useful life of the project. The project will be located in Ganjam district of Odisha.

Sampath has been part of the Mercom India research and news team since the company’s inception. He currently oversees all data and research relating to news published on the MercomIndia.com platform. Sampath received his Bachelor’s of Commerce Degree from Kuvempu University and Post Graduate Diploma in Management, from Indira Gandhi National Open University. More articles from Sampath Krishna.