The Department of Power, Nagaland (DoPN) has announced a tender for the installation of 1.65 MW of grid-connected rooftop solar systems across 550 villages. This procurement specifically targets Village Council Halls to strengthen decentralized energy infrastructure as the state seeks to accelerate its clean energy transition.
Key Tender Specifications
The primary logistical and technical parameters for the bid are as follows:
- Project Title: Chief Minister’s Community Solar Partnership Initiative.
- Total Capacity: 1.65 MW.
- Installation Scope: 550 villages.
- Facility Type: Village Council Halls.
- System Type: Grid-connected rooftop solar.
Geographic Distribution & Zonal Structure
The project is structured into three distinct zones to ensure logistical efficiency and comprehensive state-wide coverage. Each zone encompasses a specific cluster of districts:
The 550 installation sites are distributed across three logistical zones: Zone-1 (covering 6 districts), Zone-2 (covering 6 districts), and Zone-3 (covering 5 districts). This structure is intended to facilitate localized project management and maintenance across Nagaland’s varied terrain.
Technical Mandates and Compliance
Bidders must adhere to rigorous technical standards for equipment and sourcing to ensure long-term system viability:
ALMM Compliance All solar modules must be sourced from the Approved List of Models and Manufacturers (ALMM) as per the guidelines established by the Ministry of New and Renewable Energy (MNRE).
Manufacturing Origin The tender mandates the use of domestically manufactured solar modules and solar cells. Furthermore, all inverters deployed must be BIS-certified to comply with national safety and performance benchmarks.
Strategic Context: Nagaland Solar Mission (NSM)
This tender is a critical component of the Nagaland Solar Mission (NSM), launched on April 14, 2025, in convergence with the central PM-Surya Ghar: Muft Bijli Yojana. The state’s move to target public Village Council Halls follows a slow start for the residential mission; as of December 2025, Nagaland had achieved only 1.2% of its household coverage target, with just 440 kW installed against a capacity target of 32,814 kW (a 1.3% achievement rate).
Strategically, the state is under pressure to reduce its 90–95% dependency on imported electricity and address Aggregate Technical and Commercial (AT&C) losses, which stood at 43.93% in 2024–25. To drive participation, the project offers a high-impact financial structure, providing a total subsidy range of 85% to 96% of benchmark costs through the convergence of Government of India and State funds.
Submission Deadline and Instructions
Prospective bidders must follow the timeline and registration protocols below:
- Deadline: The bid submission deadline is June 24, 2026.
- Application Portal: Bidders must utilize the official National Portal at https://pmsuryaghar.gov.in
- Documentation: Secondary vendor registration documents, including Performance Bank Guarantees (PBG) and declaration forms, are available via the official DoPN website at dopn.gov.in.
- TENDER PORTAL: https://nagalandtenders.gov.in
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