West Bengal Power Development Corporation Limited (WBPDCL) has invited bids for setting up a 5 MW grid-connected floating solar power project at the Santhaldih Thermal Power Station in Purulia. The project is expected to cost about ?348.4 million ($5.3 million). Bidders must pay an earnest money deposit of ?7 million (~$96,713). The last date for the submission of bids is April 12, 2021.

The scope of work includes the design, engineering, manufacture, procurement, supply, erection, testing, and commissioning of the project on Raw Water Pond No. 1 at the power station. Selected bidders must provide five years of comprehensive operations and maintenance services for the project. The time for completion of the project is nine months.