The Jodhpur Vidyut Vitran Nigam (JDVVNL) has floated two tenders for installing and commissioning 40 grid-connected solar power projects with a total capacity of 108.68 MW in various subdivisions of Jodhpur 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 successful bidder will have to take care of the project’s operation and maintenance (O&M) for 25 years.

Bidders must submit ₹100,000 (~$1,221)/MW of the quoted capacity as an earnest money deposit for all the tenders.

The successful bidders must furnish ₹500,000 (~$6,101)/MW of the allotted capacity as a performance bank guarantee.

The estimated project cost is ₹35 million (~$427,081)/MW.

The successful developer will also be responsible for the supply, erection, and maintenance of the associated 33 kV or 11 kV line connecting the solar project with the concerned substation, including bay, breakers, and metering systems.

A power purchase agreement (PPA) for 25 years at the levelized tariff will be executed between the bidder and the Rajasthan Urja Vikas Nigam within seven days of submitting the performance bank guarantee.

The projects must be completed within nine months from the date of signing the PPA.

Only commercially established and operational technologies can be used to minimize the technology risk and achieve the project’s timely commissioning.

For landowners, farmers, and any individual possessing the required land for the project, an undertaking certifying the ownership of assets of at least 20% of the total cost of the quoted capacity must be submitted.

To be eligible, the minimum average annual turnover of bidders should be at least 30% of the total cost of the quoted capacity during the last three financial years.

JDVVNL has mandated the use of indigenously manufactured solar modules, which are also on the  Approved List of Models and Manufacturers (ALMM).

According to the tender documents, the solar power generator will be responsible for installing the required number of solar modules and associated equipment necessary to achieve the required minimum capacity utilization factor (CUF) of 19%.

Tender for 53.8 MW of Solar Projects

The first tender has been floated for the installation and commissioning of 19 grid-connected solar power projects with a total capacity of 53.8 MW in the Luni, Mandore, Nandri, and Salawas subdivisions of Jodhpur circle for feeder-level solarization.

The last date to submit the bids online is August 7, 2023. Bids will be opened on August 10.

Tender for 54.88 MW of Solar Projects

In the second tender, DISCOM has invited bids for the installation and commissioning of 21 grid-connected solar power projects with a total capacity of 54.88 MW in the Bhopalgarh, Bilara, Borunda, and Pipar subdivisions of Jodhpur circle under Component C of the PM-KUSUM program.

The last date to submit the bids online is August 10, 2023. Bids will be opened on August 14.

JDVVNL has issued multiple tenders this week to install solar power projects under the Component C of the PM KUSUM program.

Recently, it invited bids for the installation and commissioning of 25 grid-connected solar power projects with a total capacity of 64.48 MW in the Balesar, Dechu, Sekhala, and Shergarh subdivisions of Jodhpur circle under Component C of the PM-KUSUM program for feeder level solarization.

In another tender, JDVVNL had invited for the installation and commissioning of 55.72 MW of grid-connected solar power projects in the Baori, Mathania, Osian, and Tinwari subdivisions of Jodhpur Circle under Component C of the PM-KUSUM program.

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