Andhra Pradesh's EESL Issues Tender for 20 MW of Rooftop Solar Systems

The Energy Efficiency Services Limited (EESL) has issued a tender for 20 MW of grid-connected rooftop solar photovoltaic (PV) power projects. These rooftop systems will be installed atop various buildings in Andhra Pradesh. According to the tender document, the systems will be installed under the RESCO model. The solar project capacities have been divided into three packages. Under package 1, the maximum capacity to be offered is 8 MW, 10 MW under package II, and 2 MW under package III. However, the capacity offered under each package may vary depending on the open roof area, states the tender document. The last day for the submission of bids is March 18, 2020. Interested bidders need to submit an earnest money deposit (EMD) according to the respective package. For package-1, the bidders need to submit a sum of ₹915,2000 (~$124,112), ₹10.4million (~$141,036) for package-II, and ₹1.94 million (~$26,308) for package III. The scope of work includes the design, engineering, supply, construction, erection, testing, commissioning, and operation and maintenance of the rooftop power projects on a turnkey basis. The successful bidder will be responsible for the supply of solar PV modules consisting of the required number of crystalline PV modules, a grid-interactive power conditioning unit with remote monitoring structures, and a comprehensive onsite maintenance warranty for 25 years.