Jodhpur Vidyut Vitran Nigam (JDVVNL) has floated eight tenders to install and commission  415 grid-connected solar power projects with a total capacity of 1.123 GW in various subdivisions of Bikaner District Circle under Component C of the Pradhan Mantri Kisan Urja Suraksha evam Utthaan Mahabhiyan (PM-KUSUM) program for feeder-level solarization.

The projects will be developed under the renewable energy service company (RESCO) model.

The selected developers must oversee the projects’ operation and maintenance for 25 years.

Depending on the specific needs, the project developers must install either the 33 kV or 11 kV line to connect the solar projects with the corresponding 33/11 kV substation. This installation encompasses the establishment of the bay, breakers, and metering system at the substation.

The estimated project cost is ₹35 million (~$420,529)/MW.

Bidders must submit ₹100,000 (~$1,202)/MW of the quoted capacity as an earnest money deposit for all the tenders.

Successful bidders must furnish ₹500,000 (~$6,008)/MW of the allotted capacity as a performance bank guarantee.

A power purchase agreement (PPA) for 25 years at the levelized tariff approved by the Rajasthan Electricity Regulatory Commission will be executed between the selected bidder and Rajasthan Urja Vikas Nigam (RUVNL) within seven days of the submission of the performance bank guarantee.

The projects must be commissioned within nine months of signing the PPA.

For landowners, farmers, and individuals possessing land for the project, a declaration confirming ownership of assets valued at a minimum of 20% of the total cost of the quoted capacity must be provided.

To qualify for the tenders, bidders must demonstrate a minimum average annual turnover of at least 30% of the total cost of the quoted capacity over the last three financial years.

Only well-established and currently operational technologies will be considered to minimize technological risks and ensure the project’s timely completion.

JDVVNL has mandated the use of domestically manufactured modules that are included in the Approved List of Models and Manufacturers issued by the Ministry of New and Renewable Energy.

For any delay in payment of monthly bills by RUVNL beyond its due date, a late payment surcharge will be payable to the solar power generator at the rate of 1.25% per month on the outstanding amount calculated on a day-to-day basis.

The selected bidder should provide a minimum generation guarantee corresponding to a capacity utilization factor of 19% with respect to the AC capacity of the solar projects.

Tender for 193.64 MW

JDVVNL has invited bids for installing and commissioning 69 grid-connected solar power projects with a total capacity of 193.64 MW in the Bajju, Deshnok, and Kolayat subdivisions.

The last date to submit the bids is December 4, 2023. Bids will be opened on December 6.

Tender for 117.96 MW

JDVVNL has issued a tender for installing and commissioning 41 grid-connected solar power projects with a total capacity of 117.96 MW in the Loonkaransar and Rural Bikaner subdivisions.

The last date to submit the bids is December 6, 2023. Bids will be opened on December 8.

Tender for 140.98 MW

Under this tender, bids have been invited for installing and commissioning 49 grid-connected solar power projects with a total capacity of 140.98 MW in the Napasar subdivision.

The last date to submit the bids is December 11, 2023. Bids will be opened on December 13.

Tender for 117.3 MW

Bids have been invited for installing and commissioning 49 grid-connected solar power projects with a total capacity of 117.3 MW in the Chhatargarh and Khajuwala subdivisions.

The last date to submit the bids is December 13, 2023. Bids will be opened on December 15.

Tender for 129.26 MW

JDVVNL has issued a tender for installing and commissioning 49 grid-connected solar power projects with a total capacity of 129.26 MW in the Jasrasar and Nokha subdivisions.

The last date to submit the bids is December 18, 2023. Bids will be opened on December 20.

Tender for 125.76 MW

JDVVNL has floated a tender for installing and commissioning 46 grid-connected solar power projects with a total capacity of 125.76 MW in the Rural Nokh subdivision.

The last date to submit the bids is December 20, 2023. Bids will be opened on December 22.

Tender for 131.28 MW

Bids have been invited for installing and commissioning 50 grid-connected solar power projects with a total capacity of 131.28 MW in the Upani subdivision.

The last date to submit the bids is December 22, 2023. Bids will be opened on December 27.

Tender for 166.38 MW

JDVVNL has floated a tender for installing and commissioning 62 grid-connected solar power projects with a total capacity of 166.38 MW in the Sri Dungargarh-II subdivision.

The last date to submit the bids is December 27, 2023. Bids will be opened on December 29.

Recently, JDVVNL invited bids to develop 66 solar power projects with an aggregate capacity of 150.26 MW under Component-C of the KUSUM program in Bawari and Hatundi subdivisions of Mathania Division under Jodhpur Circle.

Earlier, JDVVNL had floated eight tenders for installing and commissioning 562 grid-connected solar power projects with a total capacity of 1.515 GW in various subdivisions of Jodhpur District Circle under the KUSUM program.

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