Bhubaneswar: The Central –sector NLC India Ltd, formerly Neyveli Lignite Corporation Ltd., has fast tracked its 250MW solar projects in Odisha.

The company has invited global biddings to set up a total of 250MW solar photo-voltaic power projects in the state.

NLC has floated global tender inviting bids from solar developers  and operators(SDO) for setting up the solar plants of 50 MW each at five different locations in Odisha ,  a senior state government  officer in the energy department, told India Whispers.

While the initial plan was to set up the 250MW plant in the Central-government promoted Solar Park in Balasore district, the projects are now to be located in five different places of the state.