The Solar Energy Corporation of India (SECI) has issued request for proposals for selection of renewable power developers for delivering 1,000 MW inter-state transmission system connected firm and dispatchable power. The project can be located anywhere in India.
According to the tender guidelines, the scope of work under the project includes identification of land, installation, project ownership, as well as getting connectivity and required approvals, along with ISTS or intra-state transmission system connectivity for delivering electricity to SECI. The projects have to be built with a voltage level of at least 220 kV in order to link to the ISTS substation. Additionally, inclusion of energy storage systems is imperative for the project. The bid submission deadline is January 9, 2023.
In a single project, renewable energy generation elements, including storage, may be either collocated or dispersed across different sites. These diverse project components can establish connections to the ISTS network at various substations. SECI will consider the partial initiation of energy supply from the project, given that the minimum capacity for accepting both the initial and subsequent portions is 50 MW, and the final portion will account for the remaining contracted capacity.
Furthermore, SECI has mandated the use of indigenously manufactured solar modules listed in the Approved List of Models and Manufacturers. Additionally, under the tender, only wind-turbine models issued by Ministry of New and Renewable Energy, listed in Revised list of Models and Manufacturers will be allowed.
In October 2023, SECI issued tender for setting up 2,000 MW of ISTS connected wind-solar hybrid projects under tranche VII.
