Ministry of New and Renewable Energy (MNRE) launched a pilot scheme for promotion of large scale grid-connected roof top solar PV projects and Solar Energy Corporation of India (SECI) has been designated as implementing agency for this scheme. This scheme with aggregate capacity of 50 MWp in various states across the country envisages installation of grid-connected roof top solar PV projects on the roofs of CPWD. The generated solar power will be utilized for captive application and the surplus power will be fed to the grid. The scheme aims to reduce the fossil fuel based electricity and make building self-sustainable from the point of electricity, to the extent possible.
On behalf of MNRE, SECI, which expression shall also include its successors and permitted assigns, hereby invites interested companies to participate in the bidding process for the selection of Successful Bidder(s) for implementation of large scale grid-connected roof top Solar Photovoltaic Projects under this pilot scheme in the States indicated herein under.
The size of each project shall be in the range upto 500 kWp. One project shall comprise of one roof only. Each roof top unit can separately connect with the grid and may have separate meters. Further, Successful bidders to whom letter of allocation has been issued will be allowed to submit single proposal for an aggregate capacity not less than 50kW for approval and issue of sanction letter by SECI. Single sanction letter will be issued for the total aggregate capacity submitted by the bidder for approval as per above.