CESC Limited issues EOI to procure 200 MW of solar power to meet its RPO

CESC Limited, a discom in West Bengal, has issued a notice inviting expressions of interest (EoIs) from interested vendors to procure 200 MW of solar power on a short-term basis. Any solar PV project that is located in West Bengal or outside but is connected to the ISTS can participate in this tender and supply power to CESC Limited. A single vendor must submit a bid for the supply of at least 5 MW of solar capacity. The successful solar PV generator will have to supply 200 MW on an 11-18 hour basis for the period between May and September 2019.