SGEL Floats EPC Tender for 300 MW Solar Project in Punjab

SJVN’s subsidiary, SJVN Green Energy (SGEL), has issued a 300 MW grid-connected solar EPC tender comprising a 200 MW project under PSPCL ET-4 and a 100 MW project under PSPCL ET-2 in Punjab. It has sought bids for the project until December 16, 2025.

The bidder would also undertake operation and maintenance (O&M) for three years. SGEL has been allocated a total capacity of 300 MW through Tariff-Based Competitive Bidding (TBCB), comprising 200 MW dated April 19, 2022, and 100 MW dated May 18, 2021, both issued by Punjab State Power Corporation Limited (PSPCL).

Accordingly, to develop the total 300 MW capacity, SGEL intends to set up the solar power projects within the state of Punjab, comprising a 70 MW solar project, a 130 MW project, and a 100 MW project.

Scope Of Work

Under the scope of work, SGEL would be required to undertake the procurement and supply of modules for the 70 MW project. Project 2 requires the developer to build a 130 MW project and supply modules by SGEL to the contractor free of cost. Under Project-3, the SGEL to issue the contractor free of cost.

Supply Agreement

Under the scope of work, SGEL is required to undertake the procurement and supply of modules for the 70 MW project. For the 130 MW project (Project-2), the developer must execute the project, while SGEL will supply the modules to the contractor free of cost. For Project-3, SGEL will also issue modules to the contractor free of cost.

Supply Agreement

For Project-1, the scope of the contract includes the execution of the complete EPC works and comprehensive operation and maintenance (O&M) of the entire solar power plant. It also includes the associated power evacuation system for a period of three years from the date of commercial operation declaration (COD) of the entire plant.

For Project-2 and Project-3, SGEL will issue and hand over the solar photovoltaic (PV) modules to the contractor free of cost at the designated storage location(s) specified in the Technical Specification Document. Once the modules are issued and handed over, the contractor will assume full responsibility and liability for the safe custody, handling, loading, transportation to the respective project sites, unloading, storage, insurance, protection, installation, and integration of the modules into the works.

The contractor’s scope for all projects includes executing the EPC works and undertaking comprehensive O&M of the entire solar power plant and the associated power evacuation system for three years from the COD of the entire plant.

For the 200 MW capacity, SGEL entered into a Power Purchase Agreement (PPA) with PSPCL on August 14, 2023, and for the 100 MW capacity, SGEL entered into a PPA with PSPCL on June 23, 2022.