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					</table><p><a href="https://www.mercomindia.com/ntpc-tranche-ii-solar-auction" target="_blank" rel="noopener"><strong>Furies Solren (</strong><strong>Mahindra Susten</strong><strong>), JSW Neo Energy (</strong><strong>JSW Energy</strong><strong>), and </strong><strong>Avaada Energy</strong><strong> have won </strong><strong>NTPC’s</strong><strong> auction to set up 1,500 MW of interstate transmission</strong></a> system (ISTS)-connected solar power projects (Tranche II) across India. Furies Solren quoted the lowest tariff of ₹2.59 (~$0.0312)/ kWh to win 300 MW. JSW Neo Energy won 700 MW at a tariff of ₹2.6 (~$0.0313)/ kWh. Avaada Energy was awarded 500 MW out of the 750 MW quoted capacity at a tariff of ₹2.6 (~$0.0313)/kWh.</p>
<p><a href="https://www.mercomindia.com/ntpc-supply-1-gw-hybrid-power" target="_blank" rel="noopener"><strong>NTPC</strong><strong> has invited bids for the supply of power from 1 GW of wind-solar hybrid power projects anywhere in India. The projects will be developed on</strong></a> a build-own-operate basis and connected to the ISTS grid. The last date for bid submission is April 16, 2024. Bids will be opened on the same day. Successful bidders will be selected through an online reverse auction to be conducted by NTPC at a later stage.</p>
<p><a href="https://www.mercomindia.com/cesl-invites-bids-3132-electric-buses" target="_blank" rel="noopener"><strong>Convergence Energy Services Limited has invited bids to select an operator for the procurement, supply, operation, and maintenance</strong></a> of 3,132 electric buses (e-bus) and the development of allied electric and civil infrastructure on gross cost contracting under Pradhan Mantri (PM)-eBus Sewa initiative. The last date to submit bids is April 25, 2024. Bids will be opened on the same day. Bidders must submit a non-refundable tender fee of ₹25,000 (~$301).</p>
<p><a href="https://www.mercomindia.com/sprih-3-million-funding-global-expansion" target="_blank" rel="noopener"><strong>Carbon emissions management platform </strong><strong>Sprih</strong><strong> recently raised $3 million in a seed funding round led by </strong><strong>Leo Capital</strong><strong>. The funds will be used to fuel the</strong></a> company’s sales and marketing activities, and expansion. The company, which has created an artificial intelligence (AI) platform designed to assist companies in streamlining their sustainability goals, will use the funds to expand its presence in the U.S., Europe, and other key global markets, as well as its existing customer base in India.</p>
<p><a href="https://www.mercomindia.com/seci-consultancy-tender-site-studies" target="_blank" rel="noopener"><strong>Solar Energy Corporation of India has invited bids to empanel agencies to conduct site studies to prepare a detailed project report for upcoming solar projects</strong></a>. The empanelment will be for five years with a further two year-extension provision. The last day to submit the bids is April 19, 2024. Bids will be opened on the same day. Bidders must furnish ₹6,000 (~$72) as a bid document processing fee.</p>
<p><a href="https://www.mercomindia.com/mnre-small-biogas-projects" target="_blank" rel="noopener"><strong>The Ministry of New and Renewable Energy has invited proposals for innovative and new design or material-based small biogas projects with a daily generation</strong></a> capacity of 1 to 25 cubic meters. The ministry seeks significant changes to existing designs for simple, efficient, cost-effective village-level biogas usage. The last date to submit the proposals is April 2, 2024.</p>
<p><a href="https://www.mercomindia.com/uttar-pradesh-jal-nigam-1-mw-solar" target="_blank" rel="noopener"><strong>Uttar Pradesh Jal Nigam has invited bids to commission a 1 MW grid-connected ground-mounted or rooftop solar project at the Bhelupur water treatment</strong></a> plant in Varanasi, Uttar Pradesh. The project should be completed within 16 months of receiving the work order, including four months of trial run. The land and rooftop space for the project will be made available inside the water treatment plant following the detailed design, survey, and feasibility submitted by the installer.</p>


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					</table><p>Uttar Pradesh Jal Nigam (<a href="https://jn.upsdc.gov.in/" target="_blank" rel="noopener">UPJN</a>) has invited bids to commission a 1 MW grid-connected ground-mounted or rooftop solar project at the Bhelupur water treatment plant in Varanasi, Uttar Pradesh.</p>
<p>The project should be completed within 16 months of receiving the work order, including four months of trial run.</p>
<p>The land and rooftop space for the project will be made available inside the water treatment plant following the detailed design, survey, and feasibility submitted by the installer.</p>
<p>The project’s estimated cost is ₹72.39 million (~$873,192).</p>
<p>The last day to submit the bids is April 4, 2024. Bids will be opened the next day.</p>
<p>Bidders must furnish the document cost of ₹11,800 (~$142) and earnest money deposit of ₹724,00 (~$873).</p>
<p>The power evacuation of the project will be done at WTP Bhelupur, which is proposed to be evacuated through the existing Bhelupur substation.</p>
<p>Bidders must have completed three projects, each with a minimum of 30% capacity. Each project’s cost must constitute at least 30% of the estimated project cost.</p>
<p>Alternatively, bidders should have completed three projects, each with a minimum capacity of 40%, and each project costing at least 40% of the estimated project cost.</p>
<p>Bidders who have completed one project with a minimum capacity of 60%, costing at least 60% of the estimated project cost, are also eligible to bid.</p>
<p>The experience of a subsidiary or parent company in foreign countries will also be considered for qualification.</p>
<p>Bidders must have an average annual turnover of ₹21.72 million (~$261,867 million) during the last three financial years. They should have a positive net worth in the previous financial year.</p>
<p>They must submit a solvency certificate of a minimum of 40% of the project’s estimated cost.</p>
<p>Joint venture bidders should have a maximum of two members, with the lead member an Indian firm. The lead member must hold a minimum stake of 51%, while other JV members should have at least a 30% stake.</p>
<p>The lead member’s turnover and solvency should constitute at least 51% of the total required. Both members must collectively possess a minimum technical experience of 30% required for projects exceeding ₹250 million (~$3 million).</p>
<p>The modules used in the project must be from the latest Approved List of Models and Manufacturers issued by the Ministry of New and Renewable Energy.</p>
<p>In November, UPJN <a href="https://www.mercomindia.com/uttar-pradesh-jal-nigam-solar-project/" target="_blank" rel="noopener">invited</a> bids to commission a 10 MW grid-connected ground-mounted solar project at Bharwara STP Campus in Lucknow, Uttar Pradesh, on a turnkey basis.</p>
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					</table><p>Uttar Pradesh Jal Nigam (<a href="https://jn.upsdc.gov.in/" target="_blank" rel="noopener">UPJN</a>) has invited bids to commission a 10 MW grid-connected ground-mounted solar project at Bharwara STP Campus in Lucknow, Uttar Pradesh, on a turnkey basis.</p>
<p>The estimated project cost is ₹623.67 million (~$7.5 million).</p>
<p>The last day to submit the bids is December 26, 2023. Bids will be opened the next day.</p>
<p>Bidders must submit an earnest money deposit of ₹6.24 million (~$74,844). Selected bidders must furnish a performance bank guarantee of 10% of the estimated project cost.</p>
<p>Bidders must have completed three projects, each with a minimum of 30% capacity. Each project’s cost must constitute at least 30% of the estimated project cost. Alternatively, bidders should have completed three projects, each with a minimum capacity of 40%, and each project costing at least 40% of the estimated project cost. Bidders who have completed one project with a minimum capacity of 60%, costing at least 60% of the estimated project cost, are also eligible to bid.</p>
<p>The experience of a subsidiary or parent company in foreign countries will also be considered for qualification.</p>
<p>Bidders must have an average annual turnover of ₹187.1 million (~$2.2 million) during the last three financial years. They should have a positive net worth in the previous financial year.</p>
<p>They must submit a solvency certificate of a minimum of 40% of the project&#8217;s estimated cost.</p>
<p>Joint venture bidders should have a maximum of two members, with the lead member an Indian firm. The lead member must hold a minimum stake of 51%, while other JV members should have at least a 30% stake.</p>
<p>The lead member&#8217;s turnover and solvency should constitute at least 51% of the total required. Both members must collectively possess a minimum technical experience of 30% required for projects exceeding ₹250 million (~$3 million).</p>
<p>Earlier, the Prayagraj Division of North Central Railways <a href="https://www.mercomindia.com/railways-5-5-mw-rooftop-uttar-pradesh/" target="_blank" rel="noopener">invited</a> bids for state-wise empanelment of agencies to implement grid-connected rooftop solar projects of 5.525 MW capacity in Uttar Pradesh.</p>
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Uttar Pradesh Jal Nigam Invites Bids for 10 MW Solar Project in Lucknow

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