Power Generation and Distribution

Maharashtra State Electricity Distribution Company is planning 500 MW of grid-connected wind power projects in Maharashtra. The project is to meet its non-solar Renewable Purchase Obligation (RPO). Tender have been invited for the project. The MSEDCL has fixed Rs. 3/kWh as the upper tariff ceiling for this tender. For intra-state projects, the individual project size will be at least 5 MW at one site with the minimum bid capacity of 25 MW. For inter-state projects, the individual project size will be at least 50 MW at one site with the minimum bid capacity of 50 MW. The scope of work includes design, supply, procurement and construction, commissioning of the projects. All the required approvals, permits and clearances will be the responsibility of the successful bidder. The last date for bid-submission is on January 20, 2018. The successful bidders will also bear the responsibility of connecting the projects with the transmission facilities. However, they will not be entitled to deemed generation in case of any delay in grant of connectivity. The Power Purchase Agreement (PPA) will be signed within one month of issue of Letter of Award (LoA). The MSEDCL will enter the PPA with successful bidders for a period of 25 years from the commercial operation date of the grid-connected solar projects. The project developer must report the financial tie-ups within seven months of the signing the PPA. In case the power generated is more than the maximum capacity utilization factor (CUF) specified, the solar project developer will be free to sell it to any other entity if the procurer refuses to buy the surplus. The projects are expected to be commissioned within a period of 18 months from the date of execution of the PPA. [Info as of: Jan. `18]

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