Arunachal Pradesh Energy Development Agency (APEDA) has introduced a tender for over 1 MW of off-grid solar photovoltaic (PV) projects to be installed in the state. Through this tender, 46 off-grid solar systems of capacity 25 kW each will be set up across the state. The bid submission deadline is July 5, 2019, with the entire capacity divided into four packages. Packages 1,2, and 3 consists of 12 off-grid solar PV projects of 25 kW each and the fourth package consists of 10 off-grid solar PV projects of 25 kW each.

When contacted, an Arunachal Pradesh Energy Development Agency (APEDA) official informed that a single bidder could bid for a maximum of two packages. As these off-grid solar PV projects will be set up on government buildings across Arunachal Pradesh, they will also receive a central government subsidy. The scope of work includes the design, manufacture, supply, installation, testing, and commissioning of the off-grid solar PV projects. The successful bidder will also be responsible for the maintenance of the off-grid solar PV projects for five years.

Arunachal Pradesh and Jharkhand, where the terrain is tough for developing large-scale solar PV projects, off-grid solar systems is a feasible option. Recently, the Maharashtra Energy Development Agency (MEDA) also issued a tender for 4,664 kW of off-grid solar PV projects to be developed across the state.