SJVN invites bids for solar project in Jamui, Bihar

22 Dec 2022 CW Team

SJVN Green Energy, a wholly-owned subsidiary of SJVN, has invited bids to commission a 125 MW grid-connected solar power project in Jamui, Bihar.

The selected developer must complete the project within 465 days and provide three years of comprehensive operation and maintenance.

The last day to submit bids is January 17, 2022. Bids will be opened on the same day.

The cost of the bidding document is Rs 10,000 ($120). Bidders must furnish an earnest money deposit of Rs 24.4 million ($294,862).

Bidders should have previously commissioned balance of system of grid-connected solar projects with a cumulative installed capacity of at least 30 MW. At least one project of 10 MW or higher capacity should be operating for at least three months before the date of bid submission.

Alternatively, bidders may also participate if they have commissioned a solar project with a cumulative installed capacity of at least 30 MW. A reference project of 10 MW or higher must be in operation for at least three months.

SJVN Green Energy was one of the winners in the auction conducted by the Maharashtra State Electricity Distribution Company to procure 500 MW of power on a long-term basis from Phase IX of grid-connected intrastate solar projects. SJVN Green Energy won 200 MW by quoting a price of Rs 2.95 ($0.036)/kWh.

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