ANERT invites bids for solar projects in Thiruvananthapuram

24 Jul 2023 CW Team

The Agency for New & Renewable Energy Research and Technology (ANERT) has invited bids from empaneled vendors for installing and commissioning 1.24 MW of grid-connected rooftop solar power projects at 11 public institutions in Thiruvananthapuram under the Solar City project.

The last date to submit the bids is July 31, 2023. Bids will be opened the following day.

The supplier should provide ten years warranty for the system and components or part of the system to be used for the projects as per the special conditions of the contract.

Only ANERT-registered vendors for solar projects and having solar grading issued by ICRA analytics of grades – 1A, 1B, 1C, 2A, 2B, 2C, and 3A will be eligible for participation in the tender.

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