JREDA Advances Solar Transition with 9,680 kW Rooftop Capacity Under Progress for Government Buildings

The Jharkhand Renewable Energy Development Agency (JREDA) is accelerating the solarization of the state’s public infrastructure, with 9,680 kW of distributed rooftop solar capacity currently under progress across various government buildings. This initiative serves as a milestone under the Jharkhand Solar Policy 2022, which mandates a statewide target of 4,000 MW of solar capacity by FY 2026-27. As the state’s nodal agency for renewable energy, JREDA is overseeing the implementation of these projects through rate contracts, with all 9,680 kW expected to be commissioned by the end of 2024.

Tender Scope and Capacity Details

The current phase of deployment focuses on public sector efficiency and regulatory compliance. The technical specifics of this ongoing initiative are summarized below:

Technical and Maintenance Requirements

The successful execution of these rooftop projects involves a standardized scope of work managed by JREDA. All installations must adhere to the following requirements:

• Comprehensive Project Lifecycle: Bidders under the rate contract are responsible for the complete design, supply, and installation phases.
• Commissioning Standards: Final testing and commissioning of units must be performed on designated government structures in accordance with grid-interactive standards.
• Operational Security: A mandatory 5-year Comprehensive Maintenance Contract (CMC) is required to ensure long-term performance and technical uptime.
• Regulatory Adherence: All systems must comply with the JSERC “Rooftop Solar PV Grid Interactive Systems and Net/Gross Metering Regulations,” 2015, ensuring seamless integration with the state’s distribution network.

Building Categories and Existing Installations

JREDA’s solar initiatives cover a broad spectrum of administrative, medical, and transportation facilities. To date, the total installed solar capacity on government buildings across Jharkhand has reached 40,182 kW. High-profile projects recently completed or currently providing context for the state’s progress include:

• New Jharkhand High Court Building: 2 MW installed capacity.
• New Vidhan Sabha Building: 400 kW rooftop installation.
• Sadar Hospital: 400 kW rooftop installation commissioned in 2023.
• Aviation Infrastructure: JREDA is also implementing a cumulative 3 MW of rooftop solar across four Jharkhand airports.
• Direct JREDA Tender Page: https://jreda.com/Tender_c
• Official Jharkhand e-Procurement Portal (for bidding): https://jharkhandtenders.gov.in
• Tender Reference No: 02/JREDA/GCRT/RC/26-27

State Target and Strategic Timeline

The current 9,680 kW project phase is scheduled for completion within the 2024 calendar year. This progress is part of a larger roadmap established by the Government of Jharkhand to achieve 4,000 MW of total solar capacity by the 2026-27 financial year. Under the Jharkhand Solar Policy 2022, JREDA remains the central authority for various large-scale programs, including Solar Parks, Canal Top Solar, and Floating Solar initiatives, such as the planned 100 MW Getalsud Dam project. This strategic focus on government buildings serves to reduce public sector energy expenditures while contributing to the state’s renewable purchase obligations (RPO).