Coal India Limited has drawn up an ambitious 3,000 MW solar capacity target by FY28, marking one of the strongest renewable pivots by a coal producer, even as its capital expenditure on solar projects more than doubled to Rs 961 crore by January FY26. The solar capex, up from Rs 412 crore in the corresponding period last year, has already surpassed the company’s full-year investment target under the segment, signalling an acceleration in execution pace.