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					</table><p>The Telangana Renewable Energy Development Corporation (<a href="https://tgredco.telangana.gov.in/" target="_blank" rel="noopener">TGREDCO</a>) has invited bids to install and commission solar projects of 19 MW capacity at 18 substations across nine districts under CAPEX mode.</p>
<p>The successful bidder will also be responsible for the project’s operation and maintenance for five years.</p>
<p>The scope of work includes the design, supply, and installation of the solar projects, duly considering high-efficiency, high-capacity modules to meet the required capacity and achieve a 19% capacity utilization factor (CUF), along with a remote monitoring system with a 5-year comprehensive warranty and guarantee.</p>
<p>The last date to submit bids is June 10, 2026. Bids will be opened on the same day.</p>
<p>Bidders must submit a ₹2.5 million (~$26,124) earnest money deposit.</p>
<p>Successful bidders must provide a performance bank guarantee equal to 10% of the work order value.</p>
<p><a href="https://mercomindia.s3.ap-south-1.amazonaws.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/05/TGREDCO-19-MW-Solar-Tender.png"><img loading="lazy" decoding="async" class="aligncenter wp-image-95429 size-full" src="https://mercomindia.s3.ap-south-1.amazonaws.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/05/TGREDCO-19-MW-Solar-Tender.png" alt="TGREDCO 19 MW Solar Tender" width="489" height="491" srcset="https://mercomindia.s3.ap-south-1.amazonaws.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/05/TGREDCO-19-MW-Solar-Tender.png 489w, https://mercomindia.s3.ap-south-1.amazonaws.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/05/TGREDCO-19-MW-Solar-Tender-300x300.png 300w, https://mercomindia.s3.ap-south-1.amazonaws.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/05/TGREDCO-19-MW-Solar-Tender-150x150.png 150w, https://mercomindia.s3.ap-south-1.amazonaws.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/05/TGREDCO-19-MW-Solar-Tender-100x100.png 100w" sizes="auto, (max-width: 489px) 100vw, 489px" /></a></p>
<p>Bidders must have experience in commissioning grid-connected solar projects, rooftop systems, solar pump sets, and solar system installations in any one of the last five financial years, with a minimum capacity of 4 MW for Clusters 1, 3, 4, and 5, and 3 MW for Cluster 2.</p>
<p>They should have a minimum annual turnover of ₹120 million (~$1.25 million) for Clusters 1, 3, 4, and 5, and ₹90 million (~$940,464) for Cluster 2 in any one of the last five financial years.</p>
<p>The project must be completed within 90 days of the site handover.</p>
<p>The solar modules must be warranted for a minimum period of 25 years from the date of supply, with the output power not less than 90% at the end of 12 years and 80% at the end of 25 years.</p>
<p>Solar module to be used in the projects must be from the Approved List of Models and Manufacturers.</p>
<p>The mechanical structures, electrical components, including evacuation infrastructure, and overall workmanship of the solar power systems must be warranted for a minimum of five years from the date of commissioning.</p>
<p>For delayed installation at a given location beyond the stipulated time, a penalty at the rate of 0.5% per week of the work order value for that location in the applicable cluster will be levied, subject to a maximum of 5% of the corresponding work order value for that location.</p>
<p>Last year, TGREDCO <a href="https://www.mercomindia.com/telangana-invites-bids-to-solarize-16840-irrigation-pumps-under-kusum" target="_blank" rel="noopener">issued</a> a tender to solarize 16,840 irrigation pumps, with a total capacity of 126.3 MW, under Component C of the Pradhan Mantri Kisan Urja Suraksha evam Utthan Mahabhiyan (PM KUSUM), across 81 villages in the state.</p>
<p>Earlier, TGREDCO <a href="https://www.mercomindia.com/telangana-invites-bids-to-set-up-81-mw-rooftop-solar-projects" target="_blank" rel="noopener">invited</a> bids to set up rooftop solar power projects totaling 80.69 MW across 80 villages.</p>
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					</table><p>The Telangana Renewable Energy Development Corporation (<a href="https://tgredco.telangana.gov.in/Default.aspx" target="_blank" rel="noopener">TGREDCO</a>) has invited bids to set up rooftop solar power projects with a cumulative capacity of 80.69 MW in 80 villages.</p>
<p>Bids must be submitted by July 24, 2025. Bids will be opened on July 29.</p>
<p>Bidders must submit a bid document fee of ₹118,000 (~$1,376.27) plus 18% GST.</p>
<p>The project will be divided into four clusters: Bonakal Mandal, Kodangal Mandal, Telangana State Northern Power Distribution Company (TGNPDCL), and Telangana State Southern Power Distribution Company (TGSPDCL).<a href="https://mercomindia.s3.ap-south-1.amazonaws.com/wp-content/uploads/2025/07/Picture2.png"><img loading="lazy" decoding="async" class="aligncenter wp-image-81817 size-full" src="https://mercomindia.s3.ap-south-1.amazonaws.com/wp-content/uploads/2025/07/Picture2.png" alt="" width="703" height="279" srcset="https://mercomindia.s3.ap-south-1.amazonaws.com/wp-content/uploads/2025/07/Picture2.png 703w, https://mercomindia.s3.ap-south-1.amazonaws.com/wp-content/uploads/2025/07/Picture2-300x119.png 300w, https://mercomindia.s3.ap-south-1.amazonaws.com/wp-content/uploads/2025/07/Picture2-650x258.png 650w, https://mercomindia.s3.ap-south-1.amazonaws.com/wp-content/uploads/2025/07/Picture2-624x248.png 624w, https://mercomindia.s3.ap-south-1.amazonaws.com/wp-content/uploads/2025/07/Picture2-600x238.png 600w" sizes="auto, (max-width: 703px) 100vw, 703px" /></a>  Bidders must submit the following bid security deposits per cluster:</p>
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<li>Bonakal Mandal &#8211; ₹30 million (~$349,899)</li>
<li>Kodangal Mandal &#8211; ₹20 million (~$233,266)</li>
<li>TGNPDCL &#8211; ₹30 million (~$349,899)</li>
<li>TGSPDCL &#8211; ₹20 million (~$233,266)</li>
</ul>
<p>Selected bidders must submit a performance security deposit of up to 10% of the contract value.</p>
<p>The scope of work encompasses the design, supply, installation, and commissioning of the solar projects. It also entails comprehensive maintenance for five years.</p>
<p>Selected bidders must adhere to the operational guidelines outlined under the Pradhan Mantri Surya Ghar: Muft Bijli Yojana for project execution.</p>
<p>Successful bidders must pay TGREDCO facilitation charges of up 2% plus 18% GST on the actual project completion cost.</p>
<p>Only components complying with domestic content requirements must be used.</p>
<p>Bidders must have set up rooftop solar projects of the following capacity per cluster:</p>
<ul>
<li>Bonakal Mandal &#8211; 7.32 MW</li>
<li>Kodangal Mandal &#8211; 4.83 MW</li>
<li>TGNPDCL -7.95 MW</li>
<li>TGSPDCL &#8211; 4.11 MW</li>
</ul>
<p>Bidders must also have the following minimum annual turnover in the last financial year:</p>
<ul>
<li>Bonakal Mandal &#8211; ₹439.4 million (~$5.12 million)</li>
<li>Kodangal Mandal &#8211; ₹289.5 million (~$3.37 million)</li>
<li>TGNPDCL &#8211; ₹476.8 million (~$5.56 million)</li>
<li>TGSPDCL &#8211; ₹246.8 million (~$2.87 million)</li>
</ul>
<p>In April this year, another Telangana distribution company, the Northern Power Distribution Company of Telangana, <a href="https://www.mercomindia.com/telangana-tender-21-mw-solar-projects" target="_blank" rel="noopener">issued</a> multiple tenders for the installation of ground-mounted solar projects with a total capacity of 21 MW at 24 locations across the state.</p>
<p>In November 2024, TGREDCO <a href="https://mercomindia.com/telangana-issues-empanelment-tender-for-epc-of-1-gw-solar-projects" target="_blank" rel="noopener">issued</a> a tender to empanel engineering, procurement, and construction service providers for setting up grid-connected solar projects of 1 MW in size, with a total capacity of 1,000 MW.</p>
<p>Subscribe to Mercom’s India <a href="https://www.mercomindia.com/product/india-solar-tender-tracker" target="_blank" rel="noopener">Solar Tender Tracker</a> to stay on top of real-time tender activity.</p>


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					</table><p><a href="https://www.mercomindia.com/karnataka-clarifies-transmission-charges-for-co-located-wind-solar-hybrid-projects" target="_blank" rel="noopener">Karnataka Electricity Regulatory Commission has clarified that if additional solar or wind capacity is added to an existing co-located wind-solar hybrid power</a> project, transmission charges will not exceed the capacity contracted with the transmission licensee, provided the total installed capacity is within the contracted limits. If the new solar or wind capacity exceeds the existing contracted transmission capacity, charges will be based on the higher of the two capacities, subject to evacuation approval for the additional capacity. For new hybrid projects, charges will similarly be levied on the higher of the installed solar or wind capacity, with evacuation approvals.</p>
<p><a href="https://www.mercomindia.com/telangana-issues-empanelment-tender-for-epc-of-1-gw-solar-projects" target="_blank" rel="noopener">Telangana Renewable Energy Development Corporation has issued a tender to empanel engineering, procurement, and construction service providers</a> to set up grid connected solar projects of 1 MW in size with a total capacity of 1,000 MW. The last date to submit the bids is December 10, 2024. Bids will be opened on December 16.</p>
<p><a href="https://www.mercomindia.com/gujarat-pipavav-port-to-source-power-from-cleanmaxs-wind-solar-project" target="_blank" rel="noopener">APM Terminals Pipavav (Gujarat Pipavav Port) in Gujarat will procure power from a 4.56 MW wind-solar hybrid project developed by CleanMax. The two companies have</a> entered into a 25-year Power Purchase Agreement for the port to source power under the third-party open access model from the hybrid renewable energy project comprising a wind capacity of 3.5 MW and a solar capacity of 1.06 MW capacity in Gujarat. This hybrid renewable energy project will deliver approximately 540 million kWh of electricity annually to Gujarat Pipavav Port’s operations. Procuring renewable energy from the hybrid project is part of the Gujarat Pipavav Port’s effort to achieve net-zero status by 2040.</p>
<p><a href="https://www.mercomindia.com/cop29-300-billion-per-year-climate-finance-target-set-for-2035" target="_blank" rel="noopener">Developing countries slammed the COP29 agreement for the $300 billion a year climate finance by 2035 target, saying it falls way short of their $1.3 trillion demand. “Too little,</a> too late,” they said after the UN Climate Change Conference in Baku, Azerbaijan, upped the current spending by $200 billion annually. India spoke for the developing nations, calling the amount proposed to be mobilized “abysmally poor.” The country’s negotiator said at the end of the conference, “It is a paltry sum. It is not something that will enable conducive climate action necessary for our country’s survival.” Terming the agreement an “optical illusion,” India alleged that it was “stage-managed” by the developed nations, with no inclusivity in the adoption process.</p>
<p><a href="https://www.mercomindia.com/trina-solars-module-efficiency-of-n-type-topcon-cells-reaches-26-58" target="_blank" rel="noopener">China-based Trina Solar has claimed to have achieved an efficiency of 26.58% for n-type TOPCon solar cells, breaking its earlier record of 25.9%. The calibration center at</a> the Institute for Solar Energy Research in Hamelin, Germany, has certified the efficiency record of Trina’s industrial larger-area 350.4 cm2 n-type bifacial i-TOPCon solar cells. Trina said it invented an innovative rectangular wafer design used in its high-efficiency solar cell. The substrate is an n-type phosphorus-doped Cz silicon wafer with a high minority carrier lifetime. By integrating with tunnel oxide passivating contact, advanced boron-doped emitter, advanced light trapping, and very fine line printing technologies, the front side reaches record-breaking efficiency for this industrial-size bifacial n-type i-TOPCon cell.</p>


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