In Short : A request for proposals has been made by Jodhpur Vidyut Vitran Nigam (JdVVNL) for the construction of 268 MW of solar projects in the Jalore and Phalodi circles, replete with transmission lines and remote monitoring systems. Strengthening decentralized solar infrastructure for rural energy resilience is the goal of the PM-KUSUM Mission.
Details of Project Segmentation and Capacity
Three sections make up the tenders: 82 MW across 41 sites in Sanchore (Jalore circle), 96 MW across 48 sites in Dechu, Phalodi, and Lohawat (Phalodi circle), and 90 MW split across 45 sites in Sayla and Raniwara (Jalore circle). The standardized capacity of 2 MW in each site’s architecture allows for the implementation of decentralized renewable technology.
Operational Mandates, Bid Procedure, and Tariff
Only pre-empaneled organizations are eligible to bid, and the maximum pricing is set at ₹3.04 per kWh. A ₹2,950 e-procurement processing charge is required of bidders. In the presence of stakeholders, the lowest tariff bidders (L1) will be chosen, and if two bids are equal, the allocation will be decided by lottery. The projects will be designed, supplied, installed, commissioned, and maintained for 25 years by the chosen developers, who will also be in charge of ensuring a smooth integration with the local grid infrastructure through connections at 11 kV or 33 kV.
Why It Matters: Expanding Energy Independence and Solar Power in Rural Areas
By encouraging solar adoption in rural areas and improving energy security for farming families, this effort advances the strategic aims of clean energy. These initiatives support India’s larger green energy transition and the robustness of decentralized grids by incorporating remote monitoring devices and implementing a renewable service model.
