CEL Extends Deadline for 1.6 MW Rooftop Solar Projects Tender

• CEL has actually expanded the proposal entry due date for its tender for establishing of roof planetary systems worth 1.6 MW in different federal government structures in Tamil Nadu

The Central Electronics Limited (CEL) has actually released in a notice that it has actually expanded the quote entry due date for its tender for establishing of grid-connected solar PV roof nuclear power plant of advancing ability of 1.6 MW varying from 10 kWp to 50 kWp in numerous Government Buildings in Tamil Nadu.

The target date for quote entry has actually been expanded from March 26, 2020, to April 20, 2020. CEL hasn't provided the factor for the expansion of the due date, nevertheless, it is thought that the continuous lockdown enforced in the nation to battle the spread of the coronavirus is the factor for the expansion.

The firm had actually initially provided the tender in January, with a quote entry target date of February 3, 2020. In February, CEL had actually provided its tender momentarily time. Nonetheless, the 2nd tender was just minimal to prospective buyers that had actually obtained an e-mail from CEL with the tender file.

The extent of help the picked prospective buyers will certainly consist of the study, layout, design, supply, building, erection, screening, appointing of the roof solar projects of collective ability of 1.6 MW varying from 10 KWp to 50 KWp in different federal government structures. The project timeline for the appointing of the projects is 90 days from the day of concern of the letter of honor (LOA). The designers will certainly likewise be needed to offer extensive procedure as well as upkeep (O&M) solutions for the roof systems for a duration of 25 years.

All prospective buyers should send an Earnest Money Deposit of Rs 7.5 lakh in addition to their proposals.

Just recently, it was reported that the federal government is readied to privatise the supplier of its solar items-- CEL and also had actually welcomed bids for marketing its 100 percent shareholding with monitoring control. CEL is a Government of India Enterprise under the Department of Scientific as well as Industrial Research (DSIR), Ministry of Science & Technology. It is India's earliest monocrystalline cell supplier having an ability of 10 MW p.a. The business is likewise having a top notch module production line with a set up capability of 38 MW, i.e. 10 MW in hand-operated line as well as 28 MW in a computerized line.