SECI Invites Developers for 1,200 MW of RTC Power from ISTS-Connected RE Projects
SECI has launched a Request for Selection for renewable energy developers to supply 1,200 MW of Round-the-Clock power through ISTS-connected projects, promoting competitive bidding to boost renewable energy capacity nationwide.
November 04, 2024. By EI News Network
The tariff based competitive bidding process (SECI-RTC-IV) aims to ensure uninterrupted renewable energy supply and facilitate the integration of green power into India’s national grid. The RfS will be conducted as an e-tender using a two-bid system that includes both technical and financial bids.
The tender fee is set at INR 59,000, with a bid bond of INR 1,298,000 is required. The performance bank guarantees must adhere to the guidelines outlined in the RfS documents, and the project is expected to be completed within 24 months. The tender was published on Wednesday, October 30, 2024, with a pre-bid meeting scheduled for Thursday, November 14, 2024. The meeting will be conducted through video-conferencing on the Microsoft Teams Platform.
The document sale started on October 30, 2024, and will end on December 16, 2024. Bidders can submit their proposals in soft copy by December 16, 2024, and hard copy submissions are due by December 18, 2024. The bid opening date is set for Thursday, December 19, 2024, and the tender will be conducted via e-Reverse Auction (e-RA).
The renewable power developers (RPDs) will be responsible to develop ISTS-connected renewable energy projects with associated energy storage systems (ESS) to provide consistent power output. The RPDs will be responsible for acquiring land, obtaining necessary approvals, and establishing transmission networks up to the designated interconnection points. SECI has adopted a technology-agnostic approach for the project, allowing developers the flexibility to deploy any combination of renewable energy technologies, including solar, wind, or hybrid setups. To qualify, bidders are required to submit proposals for capacities in multiples of 10 MW, with a minimum capacity of 50 MW and a maximum of 600 MW per developer.
The project mandates that an energy storage system be included in the configuration to ensure RTC power supply. The storage system must be exclusively charged from renewable sources, although SECI allows flexibility regarding the type of storage technology utilised and the option for developers to change storage setups during the contract period, provided such adjustments are undertaken at the developers' own expense.
To streamline grid integration and connectivity, SECI requires that all projects be designed for interconnection at a minimum voltage of 220 kV. Developers have the option to connect to the ISTS or, if located within the same state as the purchasing entity, the State transmission utility (STU). Furthermore, developers will shoulder all transmission costs, including line construction, wheeling charges, and maintenance up to the interconnection point.
This RfS underscores SECI’s continued commitment to expanding India’s renewable energy capacity and advancing the transition towards sustainable power. By emphasising RTC power supply and the integration of energy storage, SECI is paving the way for a more resilient and reliable renewable energy sector in India.
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