J&K Discom Issues Tender To Expand Rooftop Solar Projects

Highlights :

  • The vendors are expected to submit their EOI by 15th December 2024
J&K Discom Issues Tender To Expand Rooftop Solar Projects J&K Discom Seeks EoI To Expand Rooftop Solar Projects

In order to expedite rooftop installations in Jammu and Kashmir (J&K) discom, Kashmir Power Distribution Corporation Limited (KPDCL), released a tender seeking vendors to provide an end-to-end solution to develop rooftop solar project in the state. The vendors are expected to submit their EOI by 15th December 2024.

The EOI aims to identify locations and includes, but is not limited to, site surveys, design, supply of the required solar photovoltaic power plant with all accessories, grid-tied inverter (hybrid in the case of battery backup), batteries (optional), and bidirectional meters. The vendors are required to conduct a physical survey to assess the RTS capacity and, if necessary, submit the survey report to the concerned sub-division of KPDCL for evaluation by the concerned office of KPDCL. Vendors are further expected to provide net meters and facilitate their installation through JPDCL/KPDCL as per the guidelines of JERC. In the case of smart meter installations by JPDCL/KPDCL, the vendor must assist the consumer/KPDCL in enabling the activation of the bi-directional feature of the smart meter. To develop the project, the vendor is expected to use the latest edition of PV modules that meet IEC standards or equivalent BIS standards. The PV module efficiency should be a minimum of 19.5%.

The metering for the rooftop solar (RTS) photovoltaic (PV) system is expected to consist of a net meter to record import and export units and a generation meter to maintain records of the total generation of the plant. The installation of meters, including CTs and PTs, wherever applicable, would be carried out by the empaneled vendor as per the terms, conditions, and procedures laid down by the concerned SERC/JERC/KPDCL.

The vendor must have experience in successfully completing works for the supply, installation, and commissioning of grid-connected/off-grid/hybrid solar photovoltaic power plants with a minimum installation quantity equivalent to 25 kWp (on-grid/hybrid/off-grid). Completion certificates must be enclosed.

The vendor should be a technically sound firm with at least one member having a background in electrical or electronics engineering or equivalent, and with a minimum of six months of experience in the solar field/business. The minimum SITC requirement is 25 kWp. However, empanelment will be subject to proper assessment by the KPDCL screening committee, whose decision in this regard will be final and binding. No additional charges, other than those specified as per the identified capacity below, would be levied.

 EoI Conditions

EoI Conditions

Additionally, in the event of installation of higher capacity Solar Roof Top of more than 3kW capacity or grid tied hybrid inverters with battery backups, additional amount on account of cost of additional capacity or Batteries and differential cost between Grid- tied and Hybrid inverters will be payable by the consumer, on submission of proper receipts/bills by the vendor. No other amount, in addition to the above, can be charged by the vendor.

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