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Odisha Issues EoI for Rooftop Solar Feasibility Survey
POWER & RENEWABLE ENERGY

Odisha Issues EoI for Rooftop Solar Feasibility Survey

The Odisha Renewable Energy Development Agency (OREDA) has invited expressions of interest (EoI) for conducting detailed surveys and preparing feasibility reports for grid-connected rooftop solar power projects. OREDA intends to install solar projects on 1,502 government buildings across the state, covering areas served by four distribution companies (DISCOMs): TP Central Odisha, TP Western Odisha, TP Northern Odisha, and TP Southern Odisha. Bids must be submitted by February 10, 2025, with bid opening scheduled for February 15. Bidders must submit a bid security of Rs 2 million ($23,095), an application fee of Rs 10,000 ($115.48) plus 18% GST, and a processing fee of Rs 1,000 ($11.55) plus 18% GST.

Selected bidders will be responsible for conducting site visits, surveying electrical infrastructure, assessing the feasibility of rooftop solar systems, and submitting a comprehensive feasibility report. This report must include technical feasibility assessments, including building age, available space for installation, energy estimation, and a proposed system design. A performance bank guarantee of 10% of the contract’s value must be provided, valid for 12 months. Bidders must have completed similar feasibility surveys for grid-connected rooftop solar systems in the past five years, having worked on at least 30% of the buildings under the DISCOMs covered by the tender.

The Odisha Renewable Energy Development Agency (OREDA) has invited expressions of interest (EoI) for conducting detailed surveys and preparing feasibility reports for grid-connected rooftop solar power projects. OREDA intends to install solar projects on 1,502 government buildings across the state, covering areas served by four distribution companies (DISCOMs): TP Central Odisha, TP Western Odisha, TP Northern Odisha, and TP Southern Odisha. Bids must be submitted by February 10, 2025, with bid opening scheduled for February 15. Bidders must submit a bid security of Rs 2 million ($23,095), an application fee of Rs 10,000 ($115.48) plus 18% GST, and a processing fee of Rs 1,000 ($11.55) plus 18% GST. Selected bidders will be responsible for conducting site visits, surveying electrical infrastructure, assessing the feasibility of rooftop solar systems, and submitting a comprehensive feasibility report. This report must include technical feasibility assessments, including building age, available space for installation, energy estimation, and a proposed system design. A performance bank guarantee of 10% of the contract’s value must be provided, valid for 12 months. Bidders must have completed similar feasibility surveys for grid-connected rooftop solar systems in the past five years, having worked on at least 30% of the buildings under the DISCOMs covered by the tender.

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