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New grid-connected solar photovoltaic power projects, India

26th April 2013

By: Sheila Barradas

Creamer Media Research Coordinator & Senior Deputy Editor

  

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Name and Location
New grid-connected solar photovoltaic (PV) power projects, Punjab, India.

Client
Punjab Energy Development Agency.

Project Description
The Indian government in Punjab’s Department of Science, Technology, Environment and Non-Conventional Energy Sources has issued a New and Renewable Sources of Energy Policy – 2012, to promote and develop new and renewable sources of energy and to promote energy conservation measures/efficiency in the state of Punjab.

This entails the establishment, maintenance and operation of 300 MW of solar PV power plants in the state under Phase 1.

Of the 300 MW, 50 MW will be realised through power plants with a minimum capacity of 1 MW and a maximum capacity of 4 MW, while 250 MW will be realised through power plants, with a minimum capacity of 5 MW and a maximum capacity of 30 MW. The power generated by these plants will be bought by the State-run power utility Punjab State Power Corporation.

Value
Not stated.

Duration
Not stated.

Latest Developments
The selection of the solar PV projects will be through a tariff-based competitive e-bidding process. The submission of bids will close at 12:00 on April 25.

Key Contracts and Suppliers
None stated.

On Budget and on Time?
Too early to state.

Contact Details for Project Information
Punjab Energy Development Agency, Solar Passive Complex,
tel +91 172 2664402, fax +91 172 –2664402 or email slrpp300@gmail.com.

Edited by Martin Zhuwakinyu
Creamer Media Magazine Managing Editor

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