BSNL Seeks Rooftop Solar Power for 4.5 MW Projects

Bharat Sanchar Nigam Limited (BSNL) Invites Proposals for 4.5 MW Grid-Connected Rooftop Solar Projects

Bharat Sanchar Nigam Limited (BSNL) has recently invited proposals for the development of 4.5 MW grid-connected rooftop solar projects on its buildings through a Request for Proposals (RfPs).

Project Overview

Project Capacity: 4.5 MW
Project Type: Grid-connected rooftop solar
Project Location: Various states and union territories across India
Project Model: Renewable energy service company (RESCO) model
Key Dates

Deadline for Submitting Bids: December 11, 2023
Opening of Bids: December 13, 2023
Eligibilty Criteria for Bidders

Bidders must provide an earnest money deposit of Rs 500 per kWp of the stated capacity.
Developers are obligated to present a performance bank guarantee of Rs 1,000 per kW of the assigned capacity before finalizing the power purchase agreement.
Bidders must have a minimum annual turnover of Rs 4 million (~$48,527)/MW of the quoted capacity during the last three financial years.
Bidders should demonstrate working capital or line of credit for the last financial year for a minimum amount of Rs 2.25 million (~$27,297)/MW of the quoted capacity.
Project Scope

The project will involve the design, supply, installation, testing, and commissioning of grid-connected rooftop solar PV systems on BSNL buildings across various states and union territories in India.

News by Rahul Yelligetti