Maharashtra’s power transmission company, Mahavitaran, is planning to purchase 1,000 MW of solar power in 2018-19 to boost solar power generation in the state. Bids to purchase solar power capacity have been invited at Rs 3 per kWh. Reportedly, the state government is planning to set up solar power pumps with a capacity of 7,000 MW, as well as release global EPC tenders for floating solar plants on lakes and dams.