The Solar Energy Corporation of India (SECI) has issued two requests for proposals (RFS) to set up ISTS-connected solar projects totaling 2.4 GW.

• The SECI has issued a tender for selection of solar developers to set up 1,200 MW of the interstate transmission system (ISTS) -connected solar photovoltaic (PV) projects under global competitive bidding (ISTS-V), to be developed across the country. The upper tariff ceiling is ₹2.65 (~$0.038)/kWh for this tender. The bid submission deadline is July 31, 2019.

• The SECI has issued a tender for selection of solar developers to set up 1,200 MW of solar PV projects connected to the ISTS network in Madhya Pradesh. The upper tariff ceiling is ₹2.65 (~$0.038)/kWh for this tender. The bid submission deadline is Aug 09, 2019.

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