SECI invites bids for 20 MW floating solar PV project

SECI has invited bids for the development of 20 MW of floating solar photovoltaic (PV) projects accompanied with 60 MW of battery energy storage systems (BESS) across eight islands of Lakshadweep. The islands are Agatti (3 MW with 9 MW BESS capacity), Amini (2.75 MW with 8.25 MW BESS capacity), Chetlat (0.75 MW with 2.25 MW BESS capacity), Kadmat (2 MW with 6 MW BESS capacity), Kalpeni (2 MW with 6 MW BESS capacity), Kavaratti (4.5 MW with 13.5 MW BESS capacity), Kiltan (1.5 MW with 4.5 MW BESS capacity) and Minicoy (3.5 MW with 10.5 MW BESS capacity). The project will be awarded to a single bidder only. The scope of work includes the design, engineering, supply, construction, erection, testing and commissioning of the project. It also includes operations and maintenance (O&M) for 10 years on a turnkey basis.