India launches tender for 3,640 kW rooftop solar under SECI

India opens a new rooftop solar tender phase, offering 3,640 kW under the RESCO model, with a pre-bid meeting held online on October 6 by Solar Energy Corporation of India.

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A tender has been launched in India for the development of 3,640 kW of grid-connected rooftop solar photovoltaic projects. The process is being conducted by state-owned Solar Energy Corporation of India (SECI) under the fourth tranche of the RTSPV programme (Grid-Connected Rooftop Solar PV Projects under RESCO mode). The projects will be awarded through a tariff-based competitive bidding process.

The tender uses the RESCO (Renewable Energy Service Company) model, in which developers finance, install, operate and maintain the solar systems while selling the generated electricity to the end user at a fixed tariff. This mechanism reduces upfront investment costs for host entities while promoting the adoption of solar energy on public and private buildings.

A contractual framework supported by competitive tariff procedure

The bidding process, officially launched by SECI, included a pre-bid meeting held online on October 6. The session aimed to address technical and commercial queries from potential bidders. It was conducted via the Microsoft Teams platform, in line with current digital procedures applied to public energy tenders.

Participants were directed to consult the contractual documents available on the official SECI and Bharat Electronic Tender websites, which centralise publications related to public procurement in the energy sector. No separate notification will be issued for updates or amendments, requiring bidders to remain alert.

A new phase of development for distributed solar

This project represents an extension of the national programme promoting distributed solar, aiming to increase installed capacity on existing surfaces such as rooftops of public institutions, industrial facilities or commercial buildings. The use of the RESCO model reflects the authorities’ strategy to shift financial risk to developers while accelerating renewable capacity deployment without direct subsidies.

Developers interested in this tender may contact SECI through official email addresses for further clarification. The process continues under a standardised regulatory framework, offering industry players clear visibility on eligibility criteria, contractual obligations and execution timelines.

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