Jammu and Kashmir Energy Development Agency (JAKEDA) has invited bids to commission 5 MW of grid-connected rooftop solar power projects on identified government buildings under the Jammu Smart City Project.

The projects would be developed in three capacity ranges— more than 3 kW and up to 10 kW totaling 1 MW, more than 10 kW and up to 100 kW totaling 3 MW, and more than 100 kW and up to 500 kW totaling 1 MW.

The project should be commissioned within 180 days of receiving the work order. The select developers should also oversee the projects’ operation and maintenance for five years.

The last day to submit the bids is August 8, 2023. The bids will be opened on the same day.

Bidders must submit an earnest money deposit of ₹2 million (~$24,325). Successful bidders should submit 5% of the project cost as a security deposit.

To be eligible, bidders should have experience commissioning a total capacity of 2 MW of grid-connected rooftop or off-grid solar projects during the last five years for government organizations, public sector undertakings, or sponsored programs under the Ministry of New and Renewable Energy. However, the required capacity is set at 1 MW for local bidders from the union territory.

They should have an average annual financial turnover of ₹50 million (~$608,132) during the last three financial years. Local bidders should have a turnover of ₹25 million (~$304,066) during the same period.

JAKEDA has mandated the use of solar modules from the Approved List of Models and Manufacturers published by the Ministry of New and Renewable Energy.

The Agency recently invited bids to commission 1.75 MW of grid-connected rooftop solar projects on identified government buildings in the state.

Last year, the Administrative Council of J&K approved the installation of 200 MW of grid-connected solar systems on 50,000 residential buildings in Jammu under the Solar City Mission program, which would cost ₹10.4 billion (~$132.12 million).

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