BILASPUR. South Eastern Coalfields Ltd. (SECL) is exploring joint ventures with the Chhattisgarh government to develop floating solar and surface coal gasification projects, Chairman and Managing Director Harish Duhan said on Monday. The Bilaspur-based miner aims to install 626 MW of solar capacity by FY2027–28 as part of its clean energy expansion strategy.
Discussions on floating solar projects are underway with the Chhattisgarh State Power Generation Company Limited (CSPGCL), given the State’s vast reservoir network. Mr. Duhan noted that a comprehensive state policy is currently being formulated to guide such initiatives.
Additionally, SECL plans to pursue coal gasification projects under a revenue-sharing model, aligning with its broader diversification and sustainability objectives.
