SECI tenders balance-of-system package for 700 MW AC solar project in Gujarat

The Solar Energy Corp. of India Ltd. (SECI) has invited bids for the Balance of System (BoS) package for a large-scale solar PV project with a capacity of 700 MW (AC) at Radhanesda in Banaskantha district of Gujarat.

The proposed project will have an installed capacity of approximately 870 MWp. The tender covers the execution of the project on a turnkey basis, excluding the supply of PV modules and transformers.

As per the tender documents, the scope of work includes design and engineering, procurement and supply of equipment and materials (other than PV modules and transformers), associated civil works, installation, testing, and commissioning of the 700 MW (AC) solar PV project. The selected contractor will also be responsible for performance demonstration and providing comprehensive operation and maintenance services for a period of five years from the date of commissioning.

While the supply of PV modules will be undertaken by SECI, contractors may assume the use of 585 Wp mono PERC solar modules with an efficiency of 21.65% and dimensions of 2382 mm x 1134 mm for reference purpose.

SECI will provide the project land on an “as is, where is” basis. The land has been allotted by the Government of Gujarat (GoG).