NHPC Invites Bids for 23.34 MW Rooftop Solar Projects in Jammu and Kashmir

State-owned power company NHPC has invited bids to develop about 23.34 MW of rooftop solar power projects on government buildings in Jammu and Kashmir, aiming to expand renewable energy use in public infrastructure. The projects will be implemented through NHPC Renewable Energy Limited under the Renewable Energy Service Company (RESCO) model, with support from the Jammu and Kashmir Energy Development Agency (JAKEDA). The initiative is expected to increase solar power generation in the region and reduce reliance on conventional electricity sources.

According to the tender documents, rooftop solar systems will be installed across 279 buildings belonging to various government departments. These include offices of the departments of Law, Justice and Parliamentary Affairs, Jal Shakti, Irrigation and Flood Control, Forest, Ecology and Environment, and Home. The solar installations will be spread across multiple locations in the Union Territory and will supply clean electricity directly to the buildings where the systems are installed.

The tender has been divided into eight different categories depending on the group of buildings and capacity allocations. Developers interested in the projects must pay a document fee that varies by category and provide an earnest money deposit (EMD) ranging from a few lakh rupees to over ₹50 lakh. These financial requirements are intended to ensure that bidders have the capacity to execute the projects successfully.

The selected developers will be responsible for designing, supplying, installing, and commissioning the rooftop solar systems. They must also meet technical experience requirements, including having previously developed grid-connected solar projects with a combined capacity of at least 400 kW, with at least one project of 40 kW or more.

Authorities have set July 16 as the deadline for submitting bids, while the techno-commercial bids will be opened on July 21. Once contracts are awarded, the rooftop solar systems must be completed and made operational within nine months.

The project is part of broader efforts to increase renewable energy capacity in Jammu and Kashmir and promote solar power adoption in government infrastructure. Officials say installing rooftop solar systems on public buildings can help reduce electricity costs and contribute to India’s larger clean energy transition.