The Jodhpur Vidyut Vitran Nigam (JDVVNL) has floated three tenders for installing and commissioning 108 grid-connected solar power projects with a total capacity of 295.32 MW in various subdivisions of Hanumangarh 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 must take care of the projects’ operation and maintenance (O&M) for 25 years.

The estimated project cost is ₹35 million (~$426,125)/MW.

Bidders must submit ₹100,000 (~$1,218)/MW of the quoted capacity as an earnest money deposit for all the tenders.

The successful bidders must furnish ₹500,000 (~$6,088)/MW of the allotted capacity as a performance bank guarantee.

The project developer will also be responsible for the supply and erection of the associated 33 kV or  11 kV line (as the case may be) connecting the solar power projects with the concerned 33/11 kV substation, including bay, breakers and metering system at the substation.

A power purchase agreement (PPA) for a period of 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.

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 for either of the tenders, 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 modules which are also on the Approved List of Models and Manufacturers (ALMM) issued by the Ministry of New and Renewable Energy.

In the event of a 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 (CUF) of 19% with respect to the AC capacity of the solar projects.

Tender for 127.32 MW of Solar Projects

In the first tender, JDVVNL has invited bids for the installation and commissioning of 47 grid-connected solar power projects with a total capacity of 127.32 MW in the Goluwala, Hanumangarh Town, Hanumangarh Jn., Hanumangarh (Rural), and Pillibanga subdivisions of Hanumangarh Circle.

The last date to submit the bids online is August 16, 2023. Bids will be opened on August 18.

Tender for 96.56 MW of  Solar Projects

The second tender has been floated for the installation and commissioning of 35 grid-connected solar power projects with a total capacity of 96.56 MW in the Bhadra, Bhadra (Rural), Nohar, Nohar (Rural), Gogameri, Pallu, and Rawatsar subdivisions of Hanumangarh Circle.

The last date to submit the bids online is August 21, 2023. Bids will be opened on August 23.

Tender for 71.44 MW of Solar Projects 

 The third tender has been floated for installing and commissioning 26 grid-connected solar power projects with a total capacity of 71.44 MW in the Sangariya, Sangariya (Rural), and Tibbi subdivisions of Hanumangarh Circle.   

The last date to submit the bids online is August 23, 2023. Bids will be opened on August 25.

Recently, JDVVNL 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 PM-KUSUM program for feeder level solarization.

Earlier, JDVVNL had 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.

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