The Solar Energy Corporation of India (SECI) has invited bids to set up 5.5 MW of grid-connected rooftop solar projects at the University of Delhi’s North Campus under the renewable energy service company model (Tranche X).

The last date to submit the bids is July 2, 2026. Bids will be opened the next day.

Bidders must submit a processing fee of ₹6,000 (~$62) and an earnest money deposit of ₹4.95 million (~$51,386).

The successful bidder must submit a performance bank guarantee of ₹3,375 (~$35)/kW before signing the power purchase agreement (PPA).

The selected bidder must also pay SECI service charges of ₹1,350 (~$14)/kW plus applicable GST. The amount must be paid in two installments. The first 50% must be paid within 15 days of the letter of award, and the balance must be paid before signing the PPA.

The ceiling tariff has been set at ₹5 (~$0.052)/kWh.

The successful bidder will enter into a 25-year PPA with the University of Delhi from the project’s commercial operation date.

The scope of work includes design, engineering, supply, civil works, erection, testing, commissioning, and operation and maintenance of the rooftop solar systems for the PPA term. The developer must also secure grid connectivity, net metering approvals, permits, licenses, and insurance.

Developers will be responsible for obtaining no-objection certificates from the distribution company and completing the interconnection process in line with the applicable regulations of the state commission, Central Electricity Authority, or the distribution company.

The selected developer must apply for net metering approval within 90 days of signing the PPA. Failure to do so may result in termination of the PPA and the encashment of the performance bank guarantee.

The projects must use solar modules and cells from models and manufacturers included in the Approved List of Models and Manufacturers List I for modules and List II for cells.

The minimum declared capacity utilization factor (CUF) for the project must be 15%. The developer may revise the declared CUF once within the first year after commissioning. After that, the CUF will remain unchanged for the full PPA term.

The scheduled commissioning date will be seven months from the effective date of the PPA.

Bidders must have a net worth of at least ₹49.5 million (~$513,878) and working capital of at least ₹61.88 million (~$642,400).

If working capital is insufficient, bidders can submit a line of credit from an approved lending institution, bank, or financial institution.

In April, SECI invited bids to set up 4.455 MW of grid-connected rooftop solar projects (Tranche IX) across India under the RESCO model.

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