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Accelerating India’s Clean Energy Corridor: SJVN Green Energy Floats Massive 1 GW Solar EPC Tender Across Punjab and Rajasthan

August 20, 2026 By Vedant Pandya 4 min read
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SJVN Green Energy Limited (SGEL), functioning as the wholly-owned renewable energy subsidiary of public sector undertaking SJVN Limited, has officially issued an extensive and highly structured Engineering, Procurement, and Construction (EPC) tender to build 1,000 MWac (1 GW) of grid-connected solar photovoltaic power projects.

Strategically designed to combine comprehensive land acquisition, physical infrastructure development, and a mandatory five-year Operation and Maintenance (O&M) agreement, the tender targets deployment across the solar-rich corridors of Punjab and Rajasthan. This procurement initiative stands as one of the most substantial utility-scale infrastructure offerings of the current contracting season, structured to bolster clean energy procurement frameworks and fulfill long-term power purchase obligations (PPOs) for distribution utilities.

Architectural Scope and Modular Slicing Structure

To encourage robust participation from tier-1 renewable developers while maintaining strict technical and operational accountability, SGEL has divided the massive 1,000 MWac aggregate capacity into clear execution units:

  • Modular Bidding Blocks: Contractors are permitted to submit commercial proposals on a flexible capacity basis for blocks of 250 MWac, 500 MWac, 750 MWac, or the full 1,000 MWac, allowing a broad spectrum of engineering firms to scale their bids according to operational capacity.
  • Four Distinct Units: The total aggregate capacity is officially partitioned into four equal units—designated as Unit-1 through Unit-4 (250 MWac each)—enabling streamlined project management and phased commissioning schedules across designated sites.
  • Split Module Sourcing Framework: Each 250 MWac block is further structured into two specific operational segments to balance procurement responsibilities:
    • A 100 MWac segment where the winning EPC contractor takes full responsibility for procuring solar photovoltaic modules, balance-of-system (BOS) equipment, and auxiliary hardware.
    • A 150 MWac segment where specialized solar photovoltaic modules will be issued directly and free-of-cost by SGEL from its existing strategic storage inventories located across Gujarat, Maharashtra, and Punjab.

Land Acquisition and Power Evacuation Mandates

A critical historical challenge for utility-scale solar execution in the Indian market has been securing clear land titles, right-of-way permissions, and transmission interconnect access. SGEL’s tender directly addresses these requirements within the core contract parameters:

  • Long-Term Lease Requirements: The selected EPC contractor assumes full operational responsibility for securing suitable, contiguous land parcels via a long-term lease of at least 28 years, ensuring long-term asset security whether the physical generation blocks are sited in the arid expanses of Rajasthan or the agricultural plains of Punjab.
  • Transmission Connectivity: The project scope mandates complete civil and electrical construction work, alongside high-voltage power evacuation connectivity tied directly into the State Transmission Utility (STU) network of Punjab, ensuring generated power is smoothly delivered to distribution entities such as the Punjab State Power Corporation Limited (PSPCL) under finalized Power Purchase Agreements (PPAs).

Key Financial, Technical, and Administrative Parameters

The tender outlines rigorous administrative, technical, and financial criteria to vet participating contractors and ensure project execution velocity:

  • Earnest Money Deposit (EMD): Bidders are required to submit an EMD of ₹10 lakh per MWac offered, scaling from ₹25 crore for a 250 MWac block up to ₹100 crore for the full 1,000 MWac tender package, ensuring serious institutional participation.
  • Financial Eligibility Criteria: Participating entities must demonstrate an average annual turnover of ₹1.50 crore per MWac offered over the last three financial years, alongside a minimum working capital requirement of ₹86 lakh per MWac for the fiscal year.
  • Technical Experience: Bidders must show proven experience in developing, constructing, or executing similar grid-connected solar photovoltaic projects during the preceding seven years, incorporating at least six months of successful operational track record.
  • Bidding Process: Following techno-commercial evaluation and document verification, winning awards will be finalized and awarded following an electronic Reverse Auction (e-Reverse Auction) framework to drive cost efficiency.

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