NewsStocksRajasthan Invites Bids for 2.45 GW Solar Plus 1.6 GW/6.4 GWh BESS at Pugal Solar ParkRajasthan Invites Bids for 2.45 GW Solar Plus 1.6 GW/6.4 GWh BESS at Pugal Solar Park
RSDCL has invited bids for 2,450 MW solar projects with 1,600 MW/6,400 MWh BESS at Pugal Solar Park, Bikaner. The project is divided into two lots with bid submissions due March 9, 2026. Bidders must meet financial criteria including ₹13.82 million per MW net worth and provide performance guarantees totaling ₹3.45 million per MW. Commercial operation must be achieved within 24 months of PPA execution.
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Rajasthan Solar Park Development Company (RSDCL), a subsidiary of Rajasthan Renewable Energy Corporation, has invited bids for developing 2,450 MW solar projects integrated with 1,600 MW/6,400 MWh battery energy storage systems (BESS) at Pugal Solar Park in Bikaner, Rajasthan. The hybrid renewable energy project aims to provide peak power supply to the state grid.
Bidding Timeline and Fees
The tender process follows a structured timeline with specific financial requirements for participation:
| Parameter: | Details |
|---|---|
| Bid Submission Deadline: | March 9, 2026 |
| Bid Opening Date: | March 12, 2026 |
| Tender Processing Fee: | ₹2.00 million (~$22,167) |
| Document Fee: | ₹50,000 (~$554) |
| Earnest Money Deposit: | ₹1.38 million (~$15,300) per MW |
Project Structure and Capacity Distribution
The solar-plus-storage project has been divided into two distinct lots to facilitate competitive bidding:
| Lot: | Solar Capacity | BESS Capacity | Configuration |
|---|---|---|---|
| Lot-1: | 2,000 MW | 1,320 MW/5,280 MWh | 8 plots of 250 MW each |
| Lot-2: | 450 MW | 280 MW/1,120 MWh | 2 plots of 225 MW each |
Performance Guarantees and Implementation Timeline
Successful bidders must provide multiple performance guarantees to ensure project execution. They must submit a performance bank guarantee of ₹2.76 million ($30,600) per MW to Rajasthan Urja Vikas and IT Services (RUVITL) for the power purchase agreement within 15 days of letter of award issuance. Additionally, a separate performance bank guarantee of ₹691,000 ($7,660) per MW must be submitted to RSDCL for the implementation support agreement within the same timeframe.
The projects must achieve commercial operation within 24 months from the effective date of the PPA. Developers must ensure the annual capacity utilization factor does not exceed 28% and maintain BESS availability at least 95% of its capacity on a monthly basis.
Technical Specifications and Grid Integration
The interconnection point will be 33 kV bays of pooling substations inside Pugal Solar Park, where project power will be injected into allocated bays. The delivery points differ by lot, with Lot-1 connecting to the 400 kV side and Lot-2 to the 220 kV side at the 765/400/220 kV Rajasthan Rajya Vidyut Prasaran State Transmission Utility Grid Substation at Pugal.
RUVITL will provide daily intimation of BESS discharge duration across 16 blocks for energy drawdown from the battery systems. Only commercially established and operational technologies should be used to minimize technology risk and ensure timely project commissioning.
Financial Eligibility Criteria
Bidders must meet stringent financial requirements to participate in the tender:
| Financial Parameter: | Requirement |
|---|---|
| Minimum Net Worth: | ₹13.82 million (~$153,200) per MW |
| Minimum Annual Turnover: | ₹6.91 million (~$76,600) per MW |
| Reference Period: | Previous financial year |
This tender represents a significant step in Rajasthan's renewable energy expansion, building on previous announcements including a plug-and-play solar park for 2,450 MW solar and 5,000 MWh BESS projects at Pugal in November, and requests for proposals for 31.6 GW solar parks across six locations in September 2025.
Source: https://www.mercomindia.com/rajasthan-invites-bids-2-45-gw-solar-plus-1-6-gw-6-4-gwh-bess
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