Jodhpur Vidyut Vitran Nigam Invites Proposals for Solar Projects under PM KUSUM Program
Jodhpur Vidyut Vitran Nigam (JDVVNL) has recently announced an invitation for expressions of interest (EOIs) from solar developers for the installation of 333.5 MW of solar projects in Jodhpur. The project falls under Component A of the Pradhan Mantri Kisan Urja Suraksha evem Utthan Mahabhiyan (PM KUSUM) program.
Key Details and Deadlines
The interested bidders have until November 29, 2024, to submit their proposals. The bid opening is scheduled for December 3. To participate, bidders must provide a bid security deposit of Rs 100,000 per MW. It is expected that the projects will be commissioned within nine months upon receiving the work order.
Opportunities for Renewable Developers
The PM KUSUM program aims to promote the use of solar energy in the agricultural sector. Under Component A, eligible participants such as individual farmers, farmer groups, cooperatives, and panchayats can set up solar projects with capacities ranging from 500 kW to 2 MW. They will have the option to partner with renewable developers to establish these projects on their behalf.
No Subsidy or Financial Support
It is important to note that Component A of PM KUSUM does not offer any subsidy or financial support for the implementation of these solar projects. However, the selected bidders will enter a 25-year power purchase agreement (PPA) with the Rajasthan Urja Vikas Nigam at a levelized tariff of Rs 3.04 per kWh.
Requirements and Location
The solar projects must meet certain criteria to be eligible. They should utilize the unused or barren land of farmers within a five-kilometre radius of a JDVVNL substation. The selected projects must use Ministry of New and Renewable Energy-approved solar photovoltaic modules and meet a minimum capacity utilization factor of 17%.
Grid-Connected Projects in Churu District Circle
In addition to the recent announcement for Component A, JDVVNL has also issued three tenders for grid-connected solar projects in Churu District Circle. These projects total an impressive capacity of 494.82 MW and fall under Component C of the PM KUSUM program.
In Conclusion
The invitation of expressions of interest by Jodhpur Vidyut Vitran Nigam (JDVVNL) for solar projects under the Pradhan Mantri Kisan Urja Suraksha evem Utthan Mahabhiyan (PM KUSUM) program presents a significant opportunity for solar developers and eligible participants in Jodhpur. With potential solar projects stretching over 333.5 MW and grid-connected projects in Churu District Circle, Rajasthan continues to showcase its commitment to renewable energy expansion and the utilization of solar power in the agricultural sector. The selected bidders for the solar projects will engage in 25-year power purchase agreements, further promoting the growth of clean and sustainable energy generation in the region.
