Odisha Floats EPC Tender for 4 MW Solar Projects with Battery Integration
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Odisha Floats EPC Tender for 4 MW Solar Projects with Battery Integration

The Odisha Renewable Energy Development Agency (OREDA) has released a tender for the engineering, procurement, and construction (EPC) of 4 MW rooftop solar projects with integrated battery systems. These projects will be implemented across various locations in Odisha under a rate contract basis. Bids must be submitted by January 27, 2025, with bid opening scheduled for February 1. Bidders are required to submit a bid security of Rs 300,000 ($3,600), a bid cost of Rs 10,500 ($126), and a processing fee of Rs 1,000 ($12). The selected bidders must be responsible for designing, engineering, supplying, installing, testing, commissioning, and maintaining the rooftop solar projects. They will also be expected to manage the entire lifecycle of the projects, including integration with battery systems. Successful bidders will also need to provide a comprehensive maintenance agreement for five years post-commissioning. Bidders must have prior experience in rooftop or ground-mounted solar projects of at least 500 kW capacity. For bidders registered in Odisha, experience in projects of at least 200 kW capacity is required.

The modules used must be listed in the Approved List of Models and Manufacturers. Any delays in project completion will incur penalties as per the general contract conditions, including liquidated damages. Recently, OREDA also invited expressions of interest to conduct surveys and prepare feasibility reports for grid-connected rooftop solar power systems.

The Odisha Renewable Energy Development Agency (OREDA) has released a tender for the engineering, procurement, and construction (EPC) of 4 MW rooftop solar projects with integrated battery systems. These projects will be implemented across various locations in Odisha under a rate contract basis. Bids must be submitted by January 27, 2025, with bid opening scheduled for February 1. Bidders are required to submit a bid security of Rs 300,000 ($3,600), a bid cost of Rs 10,500 ($126), and a processing fee of Rs 1,000 ($12). The selected bidders must be responsible for designing, engineering, supplying, installing, testing, commissioning, and maintaining the rooftop solar projects. They will also be expected to manage the entire lifecycle of the projects, including integration with battery systems. Successful bidders will also need to provide a comprehensive maintenance agreement for five years post-commissioning. Bidders must have prior experience in rooftop or ground-mounted solar projects of at least 500 kW capacity. For bidders registered in Odisha, experience in projects of at least 200 kW capacity is required. The modules used must be listed in the Approved List of Models and Manufacturers. Any delays in project completion will incur penalties as per the general contract conditions, including liquidated damages. Recently, OREDA also invited expressions of interest to conduct surveys and prepare feasibility reports for grid-connected rooftop solar power systems.

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