UPNEDA Invites Bids for 50 MW of Rooftop Solar Projects in UP

Uttar Pradesh New & Renewable Energy Development Agency (UPNEDA) has invited bids for 50 MW (Cumulative Capacity) of grid-connected rooftop solar projects. The government and semi-government buildings in Uttar Pradesh will host these solar projects. The Renewable Energy Service Company (RESCO) model will be used for each project on a net-metering basis. 

The last date for submitting the online bid is October 28, 2022, & bids will be opened on October 29, 2022. For all interested bidders, the minimum capacity to apply is one (1) MW & the maximum capacity is five (5) MW. 

This 50 MW tenders’ scope of work includes design & engineering, manufacture/procurement, supply, installation, testing, and commissioning including warrantee obligation with twenty-five (25) years of comprehensive operation and maintenance. 

Each interested bidder will have to provide Rs. 4 lakhs per MW as an earnest money deposit. The awarded bidder will also have to submit Rs. 12 lakhs per MW as performance security within 30 days from the date of issue of the work order.   

After receiving the work order, the project has six months to reach financial closing. Within a year of signing the contract with UPNEDA, the chosen developers must put the capacity they were given to use into service. 

The bidder must have completed the commissioning of grid-connected solar systems with a total capacity of at least 500 kWp (under the RESCO Model) for any central or state government agency in the last five years.

The minimum average annual financial turnover of the bidder during the last three years should be 1.2 crores per MW (ending on 31st March of the previous financial year). The net worth of the bidder during the last Financial Year shall be 80 lakhs per MW.

Bidders can view/download this UPNEDA 50 MW of grid-connected solar tender documents and technical specifications here.

Recently, Uttar Pradesh New & Renewable Energy Development Agency (UPNEDA) invited bids for a 1 kW to 10 kW (15MW) grid-connected rooftop solar power plant for captive use (Capex Model) in various government buildings at various locations in Uttar Pradesh.