- SECI has launched a tender for the development of 1.2GW cumulative wind-solar hybrid projects.
- The minimum project must be 50MW, and projects must be designed for interconnectivity with the transmission system.
Solar Energy Corp. of India (SECI) has tender a cumulative 1.2GW of wind-solar hybrid capacity on the country’s interstate transmission system. Developers will deploy the power plants on a build-own-operate (BOO) model. SECI plans to sign 25-year PPAs with the developers.
Developers will sell the power at discovered tariffs after an e-reverse auction and back-to-back power sale agreements (PSAs) with the buying entities at the PSA tariff for the total capacity allotted. To qualify as a hybrid project, the minimum rated capacities of both the solar and wind components will be 33 per cent. For example, in a 100MW project, the minimum capacities of both solar and wind must be 33MW each. the rated capacities of both the wind and solar components
According to SECI, the minimum bid capacity is 50MW, and the maximum is 1.2GW. Bidders must also submit a single tariff for all projects they apply for. Although developers are allowed to install their projects anywhere, the projects must be interconnected with the transmission network of the central transmission unit at a voltage level of a minimum of 220 kV.
Interested bidders must submit their bids by December 6th.