Gujarat Set To Add Two New 700 MW Solar Projects At Khavda

SJVN Green Energy Limited (SGEL), a subsidiary of SJVN, has invited bids to build two new ground-mounted solar projects with a cumulative capacity of 700 MW at Khavda, Gujarat. SGEL is accepting bids until 19th November 2024.

The SGEL project is divided into two parts. The first project falls under GUVNL Phase XXI and has a 500 MW capacity (100 MW x 5 plots) at the GIPCL Renewable Energy Park, Khavda. The second project has a 200 MW capacity (100 MW x 2 plots) located at the GSECL Renewable Energy Park, Khavda. The bidder will be expected to develop the project (over a period of three years) for a cumulative 700 MW (100 MW x 7 plots). Under the previously signed PPA between SGEL and GUVNL, the energy from this Khavda solar project will be supplied to GUVNL. This project is expected to be completed within three years.

To develop this project, bidders are expected to have experience in designing, supplying, and commissioning Solar Photovoltaic (SPV) grid-connected power plants with a cumulative installed capacity of 30 MWp or higher, out of which at least one plant must have a capacity of 10 MWp or higher. Additionally, the bidder is expected to have operationalized a 10 MWp or higher capacity plant for at least three months prior to the last day of the month preceding the one in which the NIT is issued.

Additionally, the developer of Solar Photovoltaic (SPV) grid-connected power plants is expected to have a cumulative installed capacity of 30 MWp or higher, out of which at least one plant must have a capacity of 10 MWp or higher. The bidder is expected to have prior experience in executing at least one electrical substation of 33 kV or above voltage level in India, consisting of equipment such as 33 kV or higher voltage level circuit breakers and power transformers. The bidder should have an Annual Average Turnover of ₹160.40 crore per 100 MW for the last three (03) financial years, ending on 31st March of the last financial year.

Khavda is Adani’s pet project. The Gujarat-based company has developed multiple projects in the region; its latest project was a joint venture (JV) with Singapore-based energy company TotalEnergies. The company has planned to add 700 MW of new wind energy capacity in the current financial year. This comes after the Indian renewable energy company commissioned 250 MW of wind energy capacity at its Khavda renewable park recently. With this, the company is likely to add a total of 1 GW of new wind energy capacity in 2024-25 alone. The top management of the company, in its latest investor call, discussed the projected plans of the green firm.