Follow India Renewable Energy News on WhatsApp for exclusive updates on clean energy news and insights
SECI Floats Tender for 4.46 MW Rooftop Solar Projects Under RESCO Model
Apr 13, 2026
Solar Energy Corporation of India has invited bids to develop 4.455 MW of grid-connected rooftop solar projects across multiple locations in India under Tranche IX of the RESCO (Renewable Energy Service Company) model. The deadline for bid submission is May 14, 2026, with bid opening scheduled the same day.
The scope of the project includes end-to-end execution—from design, engineering, and procurement to installation, testing, commissioning, and long-term operation and maintenance. Developers will also be responsible for securing necessary approvals, including no-objection certificates from DISCOMs for grid connectivity.
These rooftop installations will be deployed across various educational and institutional campuses, including Central Sanskrit University (multiple locations), Visva-Bharati University, IIITDM Kancheepuram, and IIIT Bhagalpur, among others.
Selected bidders must furnish a performance bank guarantee based on project category, along with applicable service charges. The projects are divided into Category A and Category B, with commissioning timelines of seven and nine months, respectively.
SECI has capped the tariff for this tender at Rs5 per kWh. Modules used must comply with the Approved List of Models and Manufacturers (ALMM), ensuring quality and reliability. The systems will use Mono PERC bifacial modules, and structures must be designed to withstand wind speeds of up to 160 km/h without damaging rooftop surfaces.
Developers are also required to maintain a minimum capacity utilization factor (CUF), with defined performance bands over the project lifecycle. Any shortfall in energy generation below prescribed limits will attract financial penalties, reinforcing accountability and performance standards.
This tender reflects SECI’s continued push to expand distributed solar capacity across institutional infrastructure while promoting private sector participation through the RESCO model.