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					</table><p>Gujarat State Electricity Corporation (<a href="https://www.gsecl.in/" target="_blank" rel="noopener">GSECL</a>) has invited bids for a detailed feasibility report (DFR) and detailed project report (DPR) for a 500 MW solar park in Gujarat.</p>
<p>The last date for submission of bids is December 25, 2023. Bids will be opened on December 31.</p>
<p>GSECL plans to develop a 500 MW solar park at Great Rann of Harsad, Banaskantha. The specific location for the park will only be disclosed upon the finalization of the tender with the winning bidder.</p>
<p>Bidders are required to remit a tender fee of ₹5,900 (~$70.76) and an earnest money deposit of ₹59,160 (~$709.6).</p>
<p>The land for the solar park is distributed across 5 to 6 land pockets within a range of 15 to 20 km.</p>
<p>Bidders must have completed services related to the feasibility study and preparation of reports, DPR for setting up solar parks, or ground-mounted solar photovoltaic grid-connected projects.</p>
<p>Their cumulative experience should reflect a minimum capacity of 100 MW, with individual projects of at least 10 MW.</p>
<p>Bidders must possess licensed software for energy estimation evaluation, along with an adequate skilled workforce and experience to handle such tasks. Licensed data sources for energy estimation evaluation are also necessary.</p>
<p>As of the bid submission date, bidders must have qualified and experienced personnel in their team.</p>
<p>Bidders must have a cumulative turnover of at least ₹4.89 million (~$58,610) over the last three financial years.</p>
<p>The net worth of the budders during the last financial year should be positive.</p>
<p>In May, GSECL <a href="https://www.mercomindia.com/gujarat-bids-consultant-1-5-gw-floating-solar-park" target="_blank" rel="noopener">invited</a> bids to appoint a consultant to prepare a feasibility report and detailed project report to set up a 1,500 MW floating solar park in the Tapi district.</p>
<p>In August last year, GSECL <a href="https://www.mercomindia.com/consultancy-tender-floating-solar-projects-gujarat" target="_blank" rel="noopener">invited</a> bids from consultants for a detailed feasibility report and project management consultancy services to set up floating solar projects at various locations in the state for two years.</p>
<p>Subscribe to Mercom’s <a href="https://mercomindia.com/product/india-solar-tender-tracker/" target="_blank" rel="noopener">India Solar Tender Tracker</a> to stay on top of real-time tender activity.</p>


Gujarat Issues Consultancy Tender for 500 MW Solar Park


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					</table><p>The Karnataka Power Corporation Limited (<a href="https://kpcl.karnataka.gov.in/english" target="_blank" rel="noopener">KPCL</a>) has floated a tender for operations and maintenance (O&amp;M) of a 10 MW solar project.</p>
<p>The scope of the work will include maintenance of a 33 kV transmission line up to 110/33/11 kV Shiggoan substation at a distance of 9.5 kilometers.</p>
<p>The O&amp;M contract will be valid for five years.</p>
<p>The last date for the submission of bids is February 9, 2023. Bids will be opened the following day.</p>
<p>The tender would be valid for 180 days from the date of opening.</p>
<p>The terms of the bid said that bidders must furnish an earnest money deposit (EMD) of ₹ 660,000 (~$8098).</p>
<p>EMDs of unsuccessful bidders would be refunded after the successful bidder receives their letters of agreement.</p>
<p>Further, the eligible bidder should have successfully carried out O&amp;M of at least one solar power project of 1 MW capacity and above in India for a period of at least one year.</p>
<p>The project shall also be in satisfactory operation continuously for a minimum period of one year during the preceding five years prior to bid submission.</p>
<p>The value of the work order shall not be less than ₹22 million (~$269,960) in any one year.</p>
<p>The bidder should have a minimum annual turnover of ₹ 17.6 million (~$215,949) in at least two of the preceding five financial years.</p>
<p>The bidders are required to visit the 10 MW grid-connected solar PV project at Chandapur, Shiggoan Taluk, Haveri district to understand the system before submitting bids.</p>
<p>Recently, Bharat Heavy Electricals Limited (BHEL) <a href="https://mercomindia.com/bhel-om-tender-5-mw-solar-project-tamil-nadu/" target="_blank" rel="noopener">invited</a> bids for the operation and maintenance (O&amp;M) of a 5 MW solar power project at its facility in Ranipet, Tamil Nadu. The O&amp;M contract will be valid for two years. Bidders will have to submit ₹111,845 (~$1,375) as an earnest money deposit.</p>
<p>In the same month, IRCON Renewable Power (IRPL), a subsidiary of the Union government-owned IRCON International, <a href="https://mercomindia.com/railways-consultancy-tender-500-mw-solar-projects-karnataka/" target="_blank" rel="noopener">invited</a> bids to hire a project management consultant (PMC) for 500 MW grid-connected solar projects at Pavagada in Karnataka.</p>


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					</table><div>Here are some noteworthy cleantech developments from around the world</div>
<p><a href="https://ampenergyindia.com/" target="_blank" rel="noopener"><strong>Amp Energy India</strong></a><strong> has signed a power purchase agreement (PPA) for a 200 MW wind-solar hybrid project with Solar Energy Corporation of India (<a href="https://www.seci.co.in/" target="_blank" rel="noopener">SECI</a>) under Hybrid Tranche-V.</strong> With the signing of the PPA, the company’s hybrid portfolio now accounts for roughly 600 MW. Amp Energy has a 1 GW+ portfolio of diversified utility-scale projects in solar, hybrid, and floating solar, catering to utility customers on a large scale to help fulfill their renewable purchase obligations.</p>
<p><strong>Renewable energy developer Oriano has </strong><a href="https://www.businesswireindia.com/oriano-commissions-40-mw-captive-solar-power-project-in-jharkhand-and-bihar-for-ms-shree-cement-limited-82525.html" target="_blank" rel="noopener"><strong>commissioned</strong></a><strong> 40 MW solar power projects for Shree Cement. </strong> A 30 MW project, split into two projects of 15 MW each is located at Banka, Bihar, and was recently commissioned in January 2023. In July 2022, another project of 10 MW located at Seraikela Kharsawan, Jharkhand was commissioned. Oriano executed the projects with the turnkey scope of design, engineering, supply of balance of plant equipment, erection, commissioning, testing, and O&amp;M. Shree Cement supplied the modules and will be responsible for the evacuation of power. The projects are captive power plants of Shree Cement constructed at 11 kV and 33 kV evacuation levels and have the provision of an automatic robotic cleaning system.</p>
<p><strong>NTPC Renewable Energy (NTPC REL) <a href="https://www.bseindia.com/xml-data/corpfiling/AttachLive/448d855e-be58-4306-8e76-8ddb7a2077e6.pdf" target="_blank" rel="noopener">signed</a> a memorandum of understanding (MoU) with the </strong><strong>Government of Tripura for the development of floating and ground-mounted renewable energy</strong> projects in the state. The MoU is expected to accelerate the development of renewable energy projects and help the state government meet its clean energy commitments and obligations.</p>
<p><a href="https://www.sunsure-energy.com/" target="_blank" rel="noopener"><strong>Sunsure Energy</strong></a><strong> announced the commissioning of its 15 MW open access solar power project in Uttar Pradesh. </strong>The project is expected to provide some of the state’s largest corporations with approximately 23.5 million units of green energy annually at low cost. The company said this would enable savings of over 30% on power expenses. The project is also expected to displace roughly 20,000 tons of carbon dioxide emissions. The project built using 470 Wp modules and string inverters, is spread across 54 acres and will inject power at the 132/33 kV Uttar Pradesh Power Transmission Corporation substation in Kabrai through a 33kV connection.</p>
<p><a href="https://www.citroen.in/" target="_blank" rel="noopener"><strong>Citroen India</strong></a><strong> has signed a strategic electric vehicle (EV) charging partnership with Jio-bp, a fuel, and mobility joint venture between Reliance Industries and bp. </strong>Under the partnership, Jio-bp will install DC fast chargers across Citroën’s key dealership network and workshops across the country in phases. The partnership will also ensure Jio-bp’s charging infrastructure network is accessible via the My Citroën Connect app. The entire range of Jio-bp pulse offerings can be accessed via its mobile app which helps customers easily locate EV charging stations in their vicinity, and facilitates digital payments.</p>
<p><strong>Ørsted, a Denmark-based renewable energy developer, <a href="https://orsted.com/en/media/newsroom/news/2023/01/20230113618011" target="_blank" rel="noopener">announced</a> that it will start the construction of its 471 MW Mockingbird Solar Center in Texas.</strong> The project will cover an area of 4,900 acres and is expected to generate enough renewable energy to power more than 80,000 homes annually, making it the largest solar PV project in Ørsted’s portfolio to date. The completion of the project is expected in 2024.</p>


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