SUCRL seeks land for 700 MW solar park expansion

SUCRL, formed by Rajasthan government and IL&FS Energy in 2015, aims to build 5 GW solar parks in Rajasthan, completing 1,000 MW in Bhadla III. Illustration from SUCRL.

Saurya Urja Company of Rajasthan is inviting expressions of interest for land aggregators to lease approximately 3,500 acres in Bikaner, Barmer, Jaisalmer, or Phalodi. The 700 MW solar park project will be near an upcoming interstate transmission system-connected grid substation. The lease, lasting 29 years and 11 months, involves a 5% rent escalation every three years. Interested parties must submit bids by January 5, 2024.