SECI Invites RFS for 1200 MW ISTS-Connected Hybrid Power Projects

Solar Energy Corporation of India Limited (SECI) has invited a request for selection (RfS for 1200 MW) for setting up 1200 MW ISTS-connected wind-solar hybrid power projects along with an energy storage system (ESS), with the primary objective of supplying wind-solar hybrid Power to SECI.

The last date for submitting the online bid is December 12, 2022, & the offline submission is December 14, 2022. The bid will be open on December 15, 2022.

The project location(s) shall be chosen by the bidder at its discretion and at its own risk and cost. The ESS component shall be mandatorily co-located either with Solar PV or with wind power generating components, under a single Project

The scope of work of this Solar Energy Corporation of India Limited (SECI) wind-solar hybrid power projects tender includes identification of land, installation, and ownership of the project, along with obtaining connectivity necessary approvals and interconnection with the ISTS network for supply of power to SECI, will be under the scope of the HPD.

A Bidder, including its parent, affiliate, or ultimate parent or any group company shall submit a single bid offering a minimum quantum of contracted capacity of 50 MW and a maximum quantum of 1200 MW, in the prescribed formats.

Each interested bidder will pay Rs 29500/- as a tender fee amount. The bidder will pay the following written amount as a bid processing fee:

• Rs. 5 Lakh +18% GST for each project from 50 MW up to 99 MW 
• Rs. 15 Lakh + 18% GST for each Project from 100 MW and above

Each interested bidder will also have to pay Rs. 12,26,000/- as an earnest money deposit (EMD). The awarded bidder will also submit Rs. 18,39,000/- as a Performance band Guarantee.

The average annual turnover of the bidder should not be less than INR 1.108 Cr./ MW (Rs. 1,10,80,000/MW) in the preceding three financial years. The net worth of the bidder during the last Financial Year shall be equal to or greater than Rs 1.226 Crores/MW (Rs. 1,22,60,000/MW). 

Bidders can view/download this SECI’s RfS for 1200 MW ISTS-connected wind-solar hybrid power projects tender documents and technical specifications here.

Recently, Solar Energy Corporation of India Limited (SECI) invited bids for the selection and empanelment of solar power developers for setting up grid-connected rooftop solar PV projects on government buildings under the RESCO model (Renewable Energy Service Company Model) through tariff-based competitive bidding.