Coal India Limited (CIL) and UPRVUNL have signed a joint venture (JV) agreement to develop renewable energy projects in Uttar Pradesh, marking another step towards expanding clean energy infrastructure in the state.
According to a regulatory filing on July 5, 2026, the joint venture agreement between Coal India and UPRVUNL was signed on July 3, 2026. Under this partnership both the organisations intend to work together for renewable energy project development in Uttar Pradesh. However, the companies have not yet disclosed the proposed project capacity, investment details, project locations or the timeline for implementation.
The partnership is consistent with India’s ongoing efforts to boost the deployment of renewable energy and diversify the country’s power generation mix. The move is expected to support the state’s clean energy expansion plans while adding new renewable generation assets for Uttar Pradesh.
For Coal India, the deal is another step in its strategy to strengthen its footprint in renewable energy while maintaining its core coal business. As part of its diversification plans, the company has been gradually moving into cleaner energy segments.
The development comes a week after Coal India secured a Letter of Award (LoA) from Bundelkhand Saur Urja Limited (BSUL) for setting up a 600 MW solar power project at Jalaun Solar Power Park in Uttar Pradesh. The project includes two units of 300 MW each (2×300 MW), further strengthening the company’s renewable energy portfolio.
Uttar Pradesh has also been increasing its renewable energy capacity over recent years. As of the end of May 2026, the state’s installed renewable energy capacity stood at more than 7.1 GW, including approximately 500 MW of large hydropower capacity.
Solar energy continues to lead the state’s renewable energy growth, contributing nearly 4.2 GW of the installed capacity. Meanwhile, Uttar Pradesh has not commissioned any utility-scale wind power capacity so far.
The newly formed joint venture between Coal India and U.P. Rajya Vidyut Utpadan Nigam Limited is expected to contribute to the state’s renewable energy development efforts. Further details regarding capacity addition, investment structure, and project execution are awaited from the companies.
Electrify your feed! Click here to join our Whatsapp group and to get the latest updates, expert insights, and innovations driving India’s energy storage revolution.
