PEDA Invites Bids for 10 MW of Solar Projects at Government Sites

The Punjab Energy Development Agency (PEDA) has invited bids for the implementation of 10 MW of grid-connected solar projects under the Renewable Energy Service Company (RESCO) model. The project capacity includes both rooftop and ground-mounted solar systems to be installed at government building sites across the State of Punjab and the Union Territory of Chandigarh.

The deadline for the submission of bids is July 13, 2026.

Project Scope and Specifications

Under the RESCO model, the successful bidder owns and operates the solar systems, supplying power to the consumer. The scope of work defined by PEDA includes:

• Design and engineering of solar power systems.
• Manufacture and supply of equipment and components.
• Testing, installation, and commissioning of systems.
• Operation and Maintenance (O&M) for a 25-year term.

The project sites are organized into five regional clusters:

• Cluster I: Bathinda, Mansa, Muktsar, Fazilka, and Barnala.
• Cluster II: Ludhiana, Faridkot, Ferozepur, and Moga.
• Cluster III: SAS Nagar, Fatehgarh Sahib, Malerkotla, Patiala, and Sangrur.
• Cluster IV: Amritsar, Gurdaspur, Hoshiarpur, Pathankot, and Tarn Taran.
• Cluster V: Jalandhar, SBS Nagar, Rupnagar, and Kapurthala.

Key Tender and Financial Requirements

Bidders must meet specific technical and financial parameters as outlined in the following table:

All solar modules must be sourced from the Ministry of New and Renewable Energy’s (MNRE) Approved List of Models and Manufacturers (ALMM). Bidders are required to have completed the supply, installation, and commissioning of grid-connected solar projects totaling at least 50% of their quoted capacity within the previous seven financial years.

Regulatory Framework and Context

This tender is issued under the PSERC (13th Amendment) Regulations, 2026. These reforms allow for the installation of solar capacity up to 100% of a consumer’s sanctioned load or contract demand. The regulations also removed the previous 90% annual consumption cap on solar generation.

Key provisions of the 2026 regulatory framework include:

• Surplus Energy Compensation: Unadjusted surplus energy at the end of the settlement period is compensated at 75% of the approved feed-in tariff.
• Energy Banking Cycle: The settlement period for banked energy is defined from June 1 of the calendar year to May 31 of the following year.

Submission Timeline and Contact Information

• Bid Submission Deadline: July 13, 2026.
• Source Date of Announcement: June 16, 2026.
• TENDER PORTAL: https://eproc.punjab.gov.in/nicgep/app

Official Contact Location for PEDA: Punjab Energy Development Agency Solar Passive Complex, Plot No. 1 & 2, Sector 33-D, Chandigarh 160020.