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					</table><p>Railway Energy Management Company (<a href="https://www.remcltd.com/" target="_blank" rel="noopener">REMC</a>), a joint venture between <a href="https://www.rites.com/" target="_blank" rel="noopener">RITES</a> and the <a href="https://indianrailways.gov.in/railwayboard/" target="_blank" rel="noopener">Ministry of Railways</a>, has invited bids to hire consultancy services for conducting a technical condition assessment and health analysis of 13 wind turbine generators at its 26 MW wind power project in Dangri, Jaisalmer district of Rajasthan.</p>
<p>The consulting firm must analyze gearbox oil samples, conduct an endoscopy and inspection of gearboxes and assess blade health through drone imagery.</p>
<p>The deadline for submission of bids is May 27, 2024. Bids will be opened on the same day.</p>
<p>The project has an estimated cost of ₹934,258 (~$11,100). Bidders must submit an earnest money deposit of ₹18,700 (~$224).</p>
<p>Bidders must have achieved a minimum annual turnover of ₹934,000 (~$11,100) in any one of the last three fiscal years. They should have registered profits in any two of the past three years. A positive net worth of at least 15% of the estimated cost, amounting to ₹140,139 (~$ 1,670), is also a prerequisite.</p>
<p>Bidders should have completed or substantially completed at least one similar work worth at least ₹747,000 (~$8,900) or two such projects valued at ₹467,000 (~$ 5,500) each or three projects worth ₹374,000 (~$4,400) each in the last seven years.</p>
<p>Alternatively, they can showcase experience in executing a single 20 MW wind power project, two 13 MW projects, or three 10 MW projects during the same period.</p>
<p>Other key requirements include compliance with the Make-in-India policy for local suppliers, the absence of any conflict of interest, and a clean track record free from bans or debarments by RITES, REMCL, or any government agency.</p>
<p>Earlier this year, REMC  <a href="https://www.mercomindia.com/railways-695-mw-rtc-renewable-power" target="_blank" rel="noopener">invited</a> bids to procure 695 MW of round-the-clock power (RTC) from grid-connected renewable energy projects with or without storage to operate in tandem with existing 500 MW Ircon Renewable Power and 195 MW Rewa Ultra Mega Solar projects.</p>
<p>Last year, it <a href="https://www.mercomindia.com/railways-750-mw-rtc-renewable" target="_blank" rel="noopener">invited</a> bids to procure 750 MW of RTC power from grid-connected renewable projects with or without storage across India for 25 years.</p>



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					</table><p><a href="https://www.mercomindia.com/india-solar-new-leaders-2023-mercom" target="_blank" rel="noopener"><strong>India’s solar market witnessed the emergence of new leaders in the calendar year 2023, according to Mercom’s recently released </strong><strong>India Solar Market Leaderboard 2024</strong></a>, showcasing intense competition for market dominance. The report provides insight into notable shifts in market share across ten categories over the past calendar year, highlighting which companies are gaining traction and which ones fell behind. India added around 7.5 GW of solar capacity in 2023, significantly lower than the 13.4 GW installed in 2022, as deadline extensions and policy uncertainty pushed companies to delay projects.</p>
<p><a href="https://www.mercomindia.com/cerc-adani-compensated-bird-diverters" target="_blank" rel="noopener"><strong>The Central Electricity Regulatory Commission has granted compensation to Adani Solar Energy Jaisalmer One, a special purpose vehicle of Adani Green Energy</strong></a>, under the ‘Change in Law’ provision due to policy changes post the signing of the power purchase agreement for its 450 MW wind-solar hybrid power project in Rajasthan. CERC directed SECI and Chhattisgarh and Haryana distribution companies to reconcile ASEJOPL’s additional expenditure due to these events and pay the compensation.</p>
<p><a href="https://www.mercomindia.com/ntpc-rel-land-transmission-900-mw-solar" target="_blank" rel="noopener"><strong>NTPC Renewable Energy has invited bids for land and power evacuation packages to develop a 900 MW interstate transmission system-connected solar</strong></a> power project in the Neemuch Region of Madhya Pradesh. The last date to submit the bids is July 10, 2024. Bids will be opened on the same day. The cost of the bidding documents is ₹22,500 (~$270). The selected bidder must construct an access road with appropriate signage leading to the pooling substation and ensure connectivity between plots, independently or via state assistance.</p>
<p><a href="https://www.mercomindia.com/brookfield-microsoft-ai-demand" target="_blank" rel="noopener"><strong>Canada-based </strong><strong>Brookfield Asset Management</strong><strong>, along with </strong><strong>Brookfield Renewable Partners</strong><strong>, has signed a global framework agreement with tech giant </strong><strong>Microsoft</strong></a> to develop over 10.5 GW of new renewable power capacity, such as wind and solar farms, by 2030, as energy-intensive data centers powering artificial intelligence (AI) are expected to drive up electricity demand. Data centers, AI, and cryptocurrencies are estimated to consume at least 1,000 TWh of electricity by 2026, more than doubling from 460 TWh in 2022, according to the International Energy Agency.</p>
<p><a href="https://www.mercomindia.com/mes-invites-bids-for-solar-project" target="_blank" rel="noopener"><strong>Military Engineer Services has floated a tender for the repair and maintenance of a 5 MW solar project and its miscellaneous items in Madhya Pradesh. The last</strong></a> date for the submission of bids is May 25, 2024. Bids will be opened on May 27. The project’s estimated cost is ₹2.5 million (~$29,953), and the completion period is six months. Bidders have to submit an earnest money deposit of ₹50,000 (~$599.07). MES-enlisted contractors in Class ‘E’ and above must upload scanned documents along with their application, including a valid email ID.</p>
<p><a href="https://www.mercomindia.com/railway-empanelment-rooftop-solar-bihar" target="_blank" rel="noopener"><strong>The </strong><strong>Sonpur Division</strong><strong> of the </strong><strong>East Central Railway</strong><strong> has invited bids to empanel vendors to install 1.1 MW of grid-connected rooftop solar power projects through</strong></a> a public-private partnership on a design, build, finance, operate, and transfer basis. The bids must be submitted by May 30, 2024. They will be opened on the same day. The selected bidders will be empaneled to install rooftop solar systems in three capacity categories: &gt;10 and up to 100 kWp,&gt;100 and up to 500 kWp, and &gt; 500 KWp.</p>
<p><a href="https://www.mercomindia.com/stem-q1-loss-widens" target="_blank" rel="noopener"><strong>Smart energy storage company </strong><strong>Stem</strong><strong> reported a net loss of $72.3 million for the first quarter of 2024, up 61% from the net loss of $44.8 million last year</strong></a>, as extended project timelines and declining battery prices hurt its bottom line. Total revenue for the quarter also fell by 62%, from $67.4 million in the prior year quarter to $25.5 million. The revenue decline was primarily driven by a $33 million non-cash reduction due to changes in estimates related to legacy hardware pricing guarantees issued to certain customers in 2022 and early 2023.</p>


Daily News Wrap-Up: India’s Solar Market Sees New Leaders in 2023


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					</table><p><a href="https://www.mercomindia.com/?p=65206&amp;preview=true" target="_blank" rel="noopener"><strong>Public infrastructure finance company REC Limited recorded its highest-ever loan approvals totaling ₹3.58 trillion (~$43.02 billion) in the financial year 2023-24</strong></a>, a year-over-year (YoY) increase of 33.66%, and disbursements reaching ₹1.61 trillion (~$19.34 billion), reflecting a 66.72% growth. A significant portion of the total approved loans, amounting to ₹1.37 trillion (~$16.46 billion), accounted for the renewable energy sector, showcasing a substantial YoY growth of 538.79%.</p>
<p><a href="https://www.mercomindia.com/railway-rooftop-solar-three-states/" target="_blank" rel="noopener"><strong>South Eastern Railway has invited bids to empanel agencies for setting up 8.383 MW of grid-connected rooftop solar power projects in Odisha, Jharkhand, and West Bengal</strong></a> through public-private partnerships on a design, build, finance, operate, and transfer basis. The projects would be developed in two capacity ranges— (i) above 10 kW and up to 50 kW, and (ii) above 50 kW and up to 100 kW. The last day to submit bids is April 30, 2024. Bids will be opened on the same day.</p>
<p><a href="https://www.mercomindia.com/sjvn-green-jv-assam-discom-renewable-projects/" target="_blank" rel="noopener"><strong>SJVN Green Energy (SGEL) has signed a joint venture and shareholders agreement with Assam Power Distribution Company (APDCL) to execute renewable energy projects/parks</strong></a> within the APDCL or SJVN jurisdiction areas and on a pan-India basis. SGEL will hold 51% of the ownership of the new JV company, while APDCL will own the remaining 49%. SJVN has frequently collaborated with APDCL to encourage renewable energy project development within the state.</p>
<p><a href="https://www.mercomindia.com/eu-india-battery-recycling-collaboration/" target="_blank" rel="noopener"><strong>The European Union and India have announced a matchmaking platform to foster collaboration among startups working towards battery recycling technologies for electric vehicles</strong></a> in both regions. Expressions of Interest have been invited (EoI) for a matchmaking event between European and Indian Small and medium-sized enterprises and startups in the sector. The EoIs have to be submitted between April 9 and 30, 2024. The matchmaking event has been tentatively scheduled for June 20.</p>
<p><a href="https://www.mercomindia.com/cerc-draft-regulations-rldc-charges/" target="_blank" rel="noopener"><strong>The Central Electricity Regulatory Commission has issued draft regulations to determine fees and charges to be collected by Regional Load Despatch Centres</strong></a> from the generating companies, distribution companies, bulk consumers, inter-state transmission licensees, buyers, sellers, and inter-state trading licensees, settlement nodal agency and any other users. The proposed regulations are named Central Electricity Regulatory Commission (Fees and Charges of Regional Load Despatch Center and other related matters) Regulations, 2024. Stakeholders can submit their comments and suggestions by May 6, 2024.</p>


Daily News Wrap-Up: REC Records Highest-Ever Loan Approvals in FY24


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					</table><p><a href="https://www.mercomindia.com/chhattisgarhs-open-access-solar-surge-with-policy" target="_blank" rel="noopener"><strong>Chhattisgarh, which has traditionally relied on coal sources for its energy requirements, has recently seen a surge in solar capacity additions, accounting for about 5% of the 13.6 GW</strong></a> installed capacity in the state as of September 2023. The state has witnessed a dramatic increase in open access solar from 3 MW in the second quarter (Q2) of 2023 to 28 MW in Q3 2023, according to Q3 2023 Mercom India Solar Open Access Market Report. By the end of September 2023, Chhattisgarh’s cumulative open access solar capacity reached 380.7 MW, making it the ninth highest in the country, accounting for 3.5% of the country’s total. The state’s recent policy adjustments, particularly certain exemptions for open access, have decisively boosted Chhattisgarh’s overall solar capacity.</p>
<p><a href="https://www.mercomindia.com/mes-balance-work-1-mw-rooftop-solar" target="_blank" rel="noopener"><strong>Military Engineer Services has floated a tender to complete the balance work of 1 MW rooftop solar systems at the Air Force Station in Nagpur.</strong></a> The project should be completed within two months of receiving the work order. Selected bidders must also oversee the project’s comprehensive maintenance for five years. The project’s estimated cost is ₹9.7 million (~$117,026). The last day to submit the bids is February 1, 2024. Bids will be opened on February 8. Bidders must submit an earnest money deposit of ₹170,500 (~$2,057).</p>
<p><a href="https://www.mercomindia.com/bhel-tender-5-mw-solar-haridwar" target="_blank" rel="noopener"><strong>Bharat Heavy Electricals (BHEL) has invited bids from project developers to set up a 5 MW ground-mounted solar power project at its Ranipur facility in Haridwar</strong></a> on a build, own, operate, and maintain basis. The scope of work includes developing, constructing, synchronizing, commissioning, operating, and maintaining the solar project. It also includes setting up the evacuation network up to the BHEL substation. The selected bidder must sign a 25-year power purchase agreement with BHEL.</p>
<p><a href="https://www.mercomindia.com/upneda-tender-mini-grid-solar" target="_blank" rel="noopener"><strong>Uttar Pradesh New &amp; Renewable Energy Development Agency has invited bids for a five-year operation and maintenance contract for 2.921 MW of mini-grid and decentralized distributed generation (DDG) solar power projects installed on a revenue model basis.</strong></a> The projects include 16 mini-grids with a combined capacity of 2.332 MW and 30 DDG solar projects of 580 kW. The last day to submit the bids is January 29, 2024. Bids will be opened the next day. Bidders must submit a tender fee of ₹11,800 (~$142) and an earnest money deposit of ₹25,000 (~$300).</p>
<p><a href="https://www.mercomindia.com/india-lithium-exploration-pact-argentina" target="_blank" rel="noopener"><strong>Khanij Bidesh India has signed an agreement with the Argentina-based mining company Catamarca Minera Y Energetica Sociedad Del Estado</strong></a> for the exploration and development of five lithium brine blocks as the South Asian nation looks to secure a supply of the soft metal used in batteries of everything from electric vehicles to smartphones. The government claimed this to be the first-ever lithium exploration and mining project by a government company of India and aims to bring in technical &amp; operational experience for brine-type lithium exploration, exploitation, and extraction.</p>
<p><a href="https://www.mercomindia.com/railways-1-24-mw-rooftop-solar-bihar" target="_blank" rel="noopener"><strong>Sonpur Division of East Central Railway has invited bids for state-wise empanelment of agencies to implement 1.24 MW grid-connected rooftop solar power projects</strong></a> at its electric loco shed in Barauni Junction through public-private partnership and on a design, build, finance, operate, and transfer basis. The projects would be developed in two capacity ranges— (i) above 10 kW and up to 100 kW for a total of 140 kW, and (ii) above 100 kW and up to 500 kW, totaling 1,100 kW. Bidders can quote for one or all the capacities.</p>
<p><a href="https://www.mercomindia.com/delhi-transport-bids-deploy-public-e-scooters" target="_blank" rel="noopener"><strong>The Delhi Transport Department has issued a request for proposals to select service providers to deploy 1,000 high-speed and 2,000 low-speed public electric scooters to bridge the last-mile connectivity issue for public transport in the Dwarka sub-city.</strong></a> The last date to submit the bids is February 15, 2024. Bids will be opened on the same day. Bidders must submit an earnest money deposit of ₹4 million (~$48,216). The first successful bidder (L1) must submit a performance bank guarantee of ₹6 million (~$72,307), whereas the second successful bidder (L2) must submit ₹4 million (~$48,216).</p>
<p><a href="https://www.mercomindia.com/state-bank-india-250-million-green-bonds" target="_blank" rel="noopener"><strong>State Bank of India has issued $250 million senior, unsecured, green floating rate notes through private placement facilitated by its London branch, set to mature on December 29, 2028.</strong></a> The bond, issued on a floating rate of 1.20% above the secured overnight financing rate, was listed on the Global Securities Market of the India International Exchange. The bond issuance is part of SBI’s $10 billion medium-term note program. The proceeds of the issuance will be allocated towards eligible green projects in accordance with the bank’s environmental, social, and governance financing framework.</p>
<p><a href="https://www.mercomindia.com/mahindra-ontario-teachers-renewable-invit" target="_blank" rel="noopener"><strong>Mahindra Group and Ontario Teachers’ Pension Plan Board have announced an Infrastructure Investment Trust, dubbed Sustainable Energy Infra Trust (SEIT),</strong></a> with an initial capital raise of ₹13.65 billion ($165 million) to advance the renewable energy sector in India. The initial offer was subscribed by global and Indian investors, including the Asian Infrastructure Investment Bank, as SEIT made its debut on the National Stock Exchange of India. The companies claimed the trust is the largest of its kind, holding about 1.54 GW of operational renewable power assets.</p>


Daily News Wrap-Up: Open Access Solar Surge in Chhattisgarh


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					</table><p><a href="https://er.indianrailways.gov.in/view_section.jsp?fontColor=black&amp;backgroundColor=LIGHTSTEELBLUE&amp;lang=0&amp;id=0,1,291,354" target="_blank" rel="noopener">The Howrah Division</a> of Eastern Railway has invited bids to install 1 MW of rooftop solar projects without battery backup at stations in the Howrah- Khana and Howrah-Bardhhaman line sections in West Bengal.</p>
<p>The last date for the submission of bids is April 3, 2023. Bids will be opened on the same day.</p>
<p>The scope of work includes the engineering, design, procurement, erection, installation, testing, and commissioning of rooftop solar systems. The selected project developer will also operate and maintain the systems for 25 years after commissioning.</p>
<p>The project will be awarded to the bidder quoting the lowest tariff with no escalation for 25 years.</p>
<p>Bidders must remit ₹10,000 (~$122. They must also submit 2% of the estimated project cost as a bid security.</p>
<p>Bidders should demonstrate their technical capacity and experience by showing that they have commissioned at least one solar project with a minimum value of 35% of the contracted capacity during the last three financial years.</p>
<p>The total contract amount received or paid in the last three financial years should be at least 150% of the estimated project cost.</p>
<p>In February, the South Eastern Railway <a href="https://mercomindia.com/railways-issues-tender-rooftop-solar-in-west-bengal/" target="_blank" rel="noopener">issued</a> a tender for the empanelment of developers to implement grid-connected rooftop solar projects of various capacities in West Bengal through the public-private partnership mode.</p>
<p>The Danapur railway division of the East Central Railway <a href="https://mercomindia.com/railways-empanel-3-mw-rooftop-solar-systems/" target="_blank" rel="noopener">invited</a> bids for state-wise empanelment of agencies to implement 3.252 MW of grid-connected rooftop solar projects in Bihar and Uttar Pradesh.</p>
<p>Last December, Minister of Railways Ashwini Vaishnav informed the Lok Sabha that Indian Railways will work towards <a href="https://mercomindia.com/wrap-up-indian-railways-net-zero-carbon-emissions-2030/" target="_blank" rel="noopener">achieving </a>net-zero carbon emissions by 2030 and is committed to 100% electrification of the broad gauge railway network.</p>
<p>In November last year, the Western Railway <a href="https://mercomindia.com/daily-news-wrap-up-western-railways-saves-going-solar/" target="_blank" rel="noopener">announced</a> it had saved ₹30 million (~$362,902) on energy bills during the financial year 2021-22 by installing 6.6 MW of solar power projects across 97 railway stations and 3.92 MW of solar power projects at 46 railway office buildings.</p>
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Eastern Railway Invites Bids for 1 MW of Rooftop Solar Systems


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					</table><p>The <a href="https://er.indianrailways.gov.in/" target="_blank" rel="noopener">Eastern Railway</a> has invited bids to install 1.9 MW of grid-connected rooftop solar systems across multiple sites in the Sealdah Division of West Bengal.</p>
<p>The project’s estimated cost is ₹67.42 million (~$814,472) and must be completed within 12 months of receiving the work order.</p>
<p>Bids must be submitted by January 24, 2023, and they will be opened on the same day.</p>
<p>Bidders must submit an earnest money deposit of ₹487,100 (~$5,884).</p>
<p>The scope of work includes conducting a survey, designing, fabricating, supplying, installing, testing, and commissioning 38 units of 50 kW grid-connected rooftop solar systems for three-phase 50 kW power with voltage ranging from 200V to 1,000V.</p>
<p>The minimum installed capacity in any location must be 10 kW.</p>
<p>The selected developers must also provide materials and accessories for the solar system, including string inverters, module mounting structures, cables, earthing, and junction boxes.</p>
<p>Developers must guarantee that the solar modules will be free of defects and failures for at least the first five years from commissioning.</p>
<p>Bidders must have completed three similar projects, each costing at least 30% of the tendered project cost, two similar projects, each costing at least 40% of the project cost, or one similar project costing at least 60% of the project cost in the last seven years.</p>
<p>Work experience certificates issued by government organizations or publicly listed companies with an average annual turnover of at least ₹5 billion (~$60.4 million) in the last three financial years will be considered for the tender.</p>
<p>The company must also be listed on the National Stock Exchange or BSE and incorporated at least five years before the tender closing date.</p>
<p>In December last year, Minister of Railways Ashwini Vaishnav informed the Lok Sabha that Indian Railways will work towards <a href="https://mercomindia.com/wrap-up-indian-railways-net-zero-carbon-emissions-2030/" target="_blank" rel="noopener">achieving </a>net-zero carbon emissions by 2030 and is committed to 100% electrification of the broad gauge railway network.</p>
<p>Until October 2022, Railways had commissioned around 142 MW of solar capacity on rooftops and vacant land.</p>
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Railways Issues Tender for 1.9 MW Rooftop Solar Projects in West Bengal

<p>The Indian Railways Organization for Alternative Fuels (IROAF) tendered a total of 1,125 kW of rooftop solar to be set up on trailer railway coaches. The bid-submission deadline is July 10, 2017.</p>
<p>The entire capacity will comprise solar PV systems of 4.5 KW capacity, each set up on the tops of 250 trailer railway coaches. The scope of work includes, design, supply, installation, testing and commissioning of the project. The successful bidder will have to account for 110V/120A lithium battery bank with other accessories.</p>
<p>The estimated project cost is Rs.291.6 million (~$4.52 million) and the project completion time frame is 18 months from the date of issue of letter of award. The IROAF has regulated that the bidder will a provide comprehensive warranty for material and service including repair/rectification of any defect in solar PV system(s) for a period of five years from the date of successful completion of work.</p>
<p>According to Mercom’s <em>India Solar Project Tracker</em>, the project was initially tendered in March 2017.</p>


IROAF Tenders 1,125 kW of Solar to be Set up on Railway Coaches

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<p>Central Electronics Limited (CEL) tendered 3.22 MW of grid-connected rooftop solar to be installed at railway workshops under Northern Railway across Indian states. The bid-submission deadline is May 26, 2017.</p>
<p>The CEL <a href="http://www.celindia.co.in/drupal7/sites/default/files/IV-V-VI-VII-VIII-CORRIGENDUMS-25-04-2017.pdf" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer">stated</a>, these projects will be developed under the RESCO model and the project completion timeframe is nine months. The CEL has also made a detailed project report for the tendered capacity.</p>
<p>The scope of work includes, site survey, design, engineering, manufacture, supply, storage, civil work, erection, testing and commissioning of the grid-connected rooftop Solar PV Project. The successful bidder will also provide operation and maintenance of the projects for a 25-year period.</p>
<p>According to Mercom’s <em>India Solar Project Tracker</em>, the 3.22 MW was initially tendered in March 2017.</p>
<p>Mercom <a href="https://mercomindia.com/central-electronics-limited-invites-expression-interest-form-strategic-alliance-module-manufacturing-india/" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer">previously reported</a>, the CEL invited an expression of interest (EoI) for a strategic alliance to manufacture flexible solar PV modules in India and had also <a href="https://mercomindia.com/central-electronics-limited-tenders-100-mw-grid-connected-rooftop-solar/" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer">tendered</a> 100 MW of grid-connected rooftop solar under the Domestic Content Requirement (DCR) category, to be installed on office buildings and railway stations under zonal railways, in January.</p>
<p><em>Image Credit: Indian Railways</em></p>
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