TGREDCO Issues Tender for 46.7 MW Rooftop Solar Project Across 9,937 Government Schools

The Telangana State Renewable Energy Development Corporation Limited (TGREDCO) has officially issued a tender for the large-scale implementation of on-grid solar rooftop PV power plants across thousands of educational facilities. Identified by Tender ID 704922, the project establishes an aggregated capacity of 46,705 kW (approximately 46.7 MW) to be distributed among 9,937 government schools. This initiative represents a centralized procurement effort to integrate renewable energy infrastructure into the state’s public education system.

Project Scope and Geographic Distribution

The physical scope of the project is defined by a broad distribution across the state’s educational network. Key parameters include:

• Total Facilities: 9,937 government schools.
• Geographic Reach: Spanning all 33 Districts in the State of Telangana.
• Plant Capacities: The tender offers individual on-grid solar rooftop PV power plant capacities of 2kW, 5kW, and 10kW.

Technical Specifications and Component Standards

Bidders must comply with rigorous technical requirements for the infrastructure, which is designed for on-grid operation under net-metering protocols. The standards include:

• Module Technology: Mandatory use of TOPCON solar modules.
• Structural Setup: Installation on normal structures.
• Monitoring: Integration of Remote Monitoring Systems (RMS) for performance oversight.
• Professional Scope: Requirements cover the full project lifecycle, including Design, Supply, Installation, Testing, and Commissioning (DSIT&C).

Operation and Maintenance (O&M) Framework

The procurement framework prioritizes long-term operational reliability through a mandatory 5-year Comprehensive Maintenance Contract (CMC). This CMC is a prerequisite for the state-wide implementation, ensuring that awarded vendors maintain the technical integrity and performance of the solar plants for a five-year period following successful commissioning.

Bid Submission Timeline and Procedure

The selection process is organized as an Open Tender utilizing a “Two Packet Bid” system. Prospective bidders must adhere to the following schedule:

Administrative Context and Eligibility

The tender is administered by the Telangana State Renewable Energy Development Corporation Limited, a State Government Company. The administrative details for this procurement are as follows:

• Tender ID: 704922
• Tender Notice Number: TGREDCO/SOLAR/GCRT /9937 SCHOOLS/2026-27
• Notice Date: May 30, 2026
• Evaluation Method: Based on Price
• Policy Purview: This project is issued in alignment with the Telangana Clean and Green Energy Policy – 2025.
• TENDER PORTAL: https://tgredco.telangana.gov.in/

Bidders are required to submit all necessary documentation through the official e-procurement portal before the closing deadline on June 22, 2026.