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SGEL Invites Bids for 500 MW Solar Project in Rajasthan

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The SJVN Green Energy Limited (SGEL) has invited online bids for a major solar power project in Rajasthan, with the tender aiming to develop up to 500 MW of AC grid-connected solar photovoltaic power projects. The project, located close to the 220 kV Bikaner-IV substation at Ambaran, will involve setting up the required transmission line and providing comprehensive operation and maintenance services for a period of three years. The project is part of a larger agreement signed under a Power Purchase Agreement with Punjab State Power Corporation Limited (PSPCL) for the supply of 1000 MW of solar power.

Key Takeaways:

  • The tender is for an Engineering, Procurement, and Construction (EPC) package along with land for up to 500 MW of AC grid-connected solar photovoltaic power projects.
  • The projects will be located close to the 220 kV Bikaner-IV substation at Ambaran in Rajasthan.
  • The scope of work includes setting up the required transmission line and providing comprehensive operation and maintenance services for a period of three years.
  • The minimum capacity a bidder can secure is 250 MW, while the maximum allocation allowed for a single bidder is 500 MW.
  • Bidders must use solar modules listed in the latest Approved List of Models and Manufacturers (ALMM) issued by the Ministry of New and Renewable Energy (MNRE).
  • The bid documents were made available for download starting August 20, 2025, and the online submission of bids deadline is September 12, 2025, by 2:00 PM.
  • Bidders must also provide hard copies of the required documents by September 22, 2025.
  • The Earnest Money Deposit (EMD) for 250 MW and 500 MW capacity allocations is fixed at 26.50 crores and 53 crores rupees, respectively.
  • The tenders will follow a single-stage, two-envelope bidding system, and the selection will be finalized through a reverse auction process.

Statistics:

  • 500 MW: The total capacity of the solar power project in Rajasthan.
  • 250 MW: The minimum capacity a bidder can secure.
  • 500 MW: The maximum allocation allowed for a single bidder.
  • 1000 MW: The total solar power supply agreement with Punjab State Power Corporation Limited (PSPCL).
  • 22 states: The number of states in India with installed solar power capacity (as of 2022).
  • 50 GW: The installed solar power capacity in India as of 2022 (as per GlobalData).

Sources:

  • (SGEL) Tender Document for 500 MW Solar Power Project in Rajasthan.
  • (PSPCL) Power Purchase Agreement for 1000 MW Solar Power.
  • (MNRE) Approved List of Models and Manufacturers (ALMM).
  • (GlobalData) Solar Power Market in India 2022.

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