India’s National Solar Mission seeks to deploy 20 gigawatts of grid-connected projects by 2022 in three phases. Currently, it plans to open up competitive bidding to add 3 gigawatts of grid-connected solar power projects.
According to the draft, the minimum recommended project size is 10 megawatts, and the guidelines further suggest that companies can bid through state governments at a fixed 25-year tariff. The lowest quoted tariff would qualify for selection. NTPC Vidyut Vyapar Nigam Ltd., the power-trading unit of India’s largest utility, may purchase the electricity produced.
Last updated: December 26th, 2025
