It has invited EoI for empanelment of Engineering, Procurement and Construction (EPC) contractors to carry out the work
Central Electronics Ltd (CEL)has floated an Expression of Interest (EoI) for the selection of firms to set up 200 Megawatt solar power plants across India.
A PSU under the Ministry of Science and Technology, the company is planning to set up Ground Mounted Solar Power Generating Systems (SPGS) of capacity ranging between 2 MW and 10 MW for a total capacity of 200 MW in the country.
It has invited EoI for empanelment of Engineering, Procurement and Construction (EPC) contractors to carry out the work.
“Central Electronics Limited is interested to promote, expand and implement timely execution of the business in the field of Solar Photovoltaic (SPV) Systems by engaging experienced EPC Contractors through this EOI,” the company said.
It has asked interested parties to submit EoI latest by 14 September. Later, eligible empaneled contractors may be considered for participating in subsequent tender or tenders for the purpose.
CEL is part of the Department of Scientific & Industrial Research under the Ministry of Science & Technology. The PSU has solar cell and solar module production capacity apart from systems design, engineering manufacture and support capability. CEL is also a regular exporter of solar products to European, African and Asian countries.
Last month, Amitesh Sinha, joint secretary, Ministry of New and Renewable Energy had said that India’s 450 GW renewable energy target will be largely supported by solar energy, which will contribute almost 300 GW towards the target which is to be achieved by 2030.
