India seeks partner for solar farms

The state-owned Indian hydro-power producer SJVN Limited, a joint venture of the Government of India (GOI) and the Government of Himachal Pradesh (GOHP), has launched an Expression of Interest (EOI) to select potential partners for the development of several PV projects across India.

The projects will have a combined capacity of 500 MW. 

Scope of works of the proposed JV shall include development of the solar projects in all respect including investigation, preparation of feasibility/detailed project reports, land acquisition, design and engineering, evacuation planning, construction, commissioning, generation, operation & maintenance, sale of power from such projects. Minimum equity share of SJVN in the proposed JV shall be 26%.

Interested developers must submit their bids by Jun. 14, 2017. Applicants as solar project developers must have commissioned at least cumulative 50 MW of grid-connected solar power projects in India or abroad, while PV manufacturers must have a production capacity exceeding 100 MW.

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