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MSEDCL Launches Global Bid For 300 MW/600 MWh Standalone Battery Energy Storage Projects In Maharashtra Maharashtra State Electricity Distribution Company Limited (MSEDCL) is inviting bids for pilot projects of Standalone Battery Energy Storage Systems (BESS) totaling 300 MW/600 MWh. The projects aim to fulfill Renewable Purchase Obligation (RPO) requirements and will be developed on a Build-Own-Operate (BOO) basis. Bidders must submit an Earnest Money Deposit of ?7,40,000 per MW and a Performance Bank Guarantee of ?18,50,000 per MW. The deadline for bid submission is August 26, 2024. The BESS will connect to MSEDCL’s grid and must perform one charge-discharge cycle daily. JSW Neo Energy Limited (JSW Neo), a wholly-owned subsidiary of JSW Energy Limited, has secured a significant contract for a 300 MW ISTS-connected Wind-Solar Hybrid Power Project. The project was awarded by NTPC Limited as part of the competitive bidding process under NTPC-Tranche-VI, which aims to develop 1,000 MW of ISTS-connected Wind-Solar Hybrid Power Projects. MNRE Launches ?200 Crore Funding Scheme For Green Hydrogen Testing Facilities Under National Green Hydrogen Mission The National Green Hydrogen Mission (NGHM), launched on January 4, 2023, aims to make India a green hydrogen hub with a ?19,744 Crore budget. To support this, the Ministry of New & Renewable Energy (MNRE) introduced a ?200 Crore scheme on July 4, 2024, for funding testing facilities and infrastructure. The scheme runs from 2024 to 2026, focusing on developing and upgrading testing centers for green hydrogen. Government entities can receive up to 100% funding, while non-government entities are eligible for up to 70%. Proposals require a ?5,000 processing fee. TUSCO Limited Invites Bids For 600 MW Solar Projects In Jhansi Solar Park, Uttar Pradesh TUSCO Limited is inviting bids for 600 MW of solar PV projects in Jhansi Solar Park, Uttar Pradesh, on a Build-Own-Operate basis. Bidders must submit an Earnest Money Deposit and, upon selection, provide a Performance Bank Guarantee of ?3,42,000 per MW. The pre-bid meeting is on September 4, 2024, with the bid deadline set for September 17, 2024, and bid openings on September 18, 2024. The RFS document is for informational purposes only, and TUSCO Limited is not liable for any associated costs or inaccuracies. APERC Approves 7,000 MW Solar Power Agreement And Addresses ISTS Charge Waiver Issues On April 12, 2024, the Andhra Pradesh Electricity Regulatory Commission (APERC) approved a Tripartite Power Sale Agreement for 7,000 MW of solar power involving APGECL (now APRAPSCOM), SECI, and the Andhra Pradesh Government. Concerns were raised about the waiver of Interstate Transmission System (ISTS) charges due to the new Grid Connectivity Regulations by CERC. Discussions at the Southern Electricity Regulators Forum and a working group suggest that APRAPSCOM may need to apply for a GNA-RE waiver under Clause 20.4 of the GNA Regulations to ensure the charge exemption. RMC Green Energy Receives Approval For 50 MW Solar Park In Rajasthan RMC Green Energy Pvt Ltd, a subsidiary of RMC Switchgears Limited, has secured approval from the Rajasthan Renewable Energy Corporation to establish a 50 MW Renewable Energy Park under the Rajasthan Renewable Energy Policy 2023. This development marks a significant milestone for RMC Switchgears, signifying its entry into the solar energy sector as a renewable Independent Power Producer (IPP). GUVNL Announces Competitive Bidding For 500 MW Solar Power Projects With Greenshoe Option Gujarat Urja Vikas Nigam Ltd. (GUVNL) is inviting bids for 500 MW of grid-connected solar PV projects, with a potential additional 500 MW under the Greenshoe option. The Request for Selection (RfS) document, dated August 20, 2024, is available for download. Bidders must register by August 27 and attend a pre-bid meeting on August 30. Online bids are due by September 17, and offline bids by September 19. Technical bids will open on September 20. A non-refundable processing fee of ?3,00,000 plus GST and EMD of ?9,28,000 per MW are required. TP Saurya Seeks Change In Law Declaration Due To Increased Customs Duties Affecting 20 MW Wind-Solar Hybrid Power Project M/s. T. P. Saurya Limited (TPSL) has petitioned for a declaration that the Notifications dated October 19, 2022, and February 1, 2023, represent a Change in Law under their Power Purchase Agreement (PPA) dated August 3, 2022. TPSL argues that these notifications, affecting customs duties on solar components, have increased costs, impacting their hybrid power project’s financial viability. Maharashtra State Electricity Distribution Co. Ltd. (MSEDCL) disputes this, claiming TPSL was aware of potential duty changes. The Commission must decide if these changes warrant compensation. SJVN Green Energy Limited Opens Bidding For 75 MW Solar Project In Bihar SJVN Green Energy Limited (SGEL) has issued an open tender for a 75 MW (AC) solar power project in Banka, Bihar. The project involves design, supply, installation, and O&M for three years. SGEL has a Power Purchase Agreement with the Bihar Renewable Energy Development Agency (BREDA). Bid documents are available from August 19 to September 9, 2024, with submissions due by September 10. Bidders must have experience in large-scale projects and an average turnover of ?114 Crores. A bid security of ?7.5 Crores is required. NTPC Invites Bids For 25.651 MW Rooftop Solar Project For Delhi Police And Government Buildings NTPC Vidyut Vyapar Nigam Ltd (NVVN) has issued a call for bids to develop a 25.651 MW rooftop solar PV project across Delhi Police and other government buildings. The bidding process, available on the Government e-Procurement Portal (GePNIC), involves submitting both Techno-Commercial and Price Bids. The project includes design, installation, and a 10-year O&M period. Bidders must have experience with at least 400 kWp of solar PV installations and meet specific financial criteria, including an average annual turnover and net worth requirements. Avaada Group Inaugurates 70 MW Solar Power Project, Boosting Clean Energy In Uttar Pradesh Avaada Group, a prominent provider of green energy solutions, has marked a significant milestone with the inauguration of its 70 MW solar power project in Banda district, Uttar Pradesh. The project was officially launched by the state’s chief minister, Yogi Adityanath, signaling a strong commitment to clean energy and sustainable development in the region. |
