The Airports Authority of India ( AAI ) has issued a tender for an INR455.5 m ( $ 6.5 m ) 8 MW grid - connected solar project at Hubballi airport in Karnataka . The highest bidder will be required to offer repair and maintenance contracts for five years after AAI assumes control of the scheme . All building work will be completed within eight months of the contract being awarded . The AAI has a wider aim of powering all of its airports with solar energy and recently launched a 1 MW , grid - connected solar tender for Begumpet airport in Hyderabad .
The Airports Authority of India (AAI) has issued a tender for an INR455.5m ($6.5m) 8 MW grid-connected solar project at Hubballi airport in Karnataka. The winning bidder will be required to offer operation and maintenance services for five years after AAI takes control of the scheme. All building work must be completed within eight months of the contract being awarded. The AAI has a wider aim of powering all of its airports with solar energy and recently launched a 1 MW, grid-connected solar tender for Begumpet airport in Hyderabad.