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Replies to Queries raised during Pre-Bid meeting on 21.02.2015 for Procurement of 215MW Solar Power
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Queries/Suggestions Received
1. Multiple financial bid for multiple projects: Although
UPNEDA has allowed to go for two locations in case the
proposed capacity is more than 20 MW, we request UPNEDA
to allow the bidder to submit multiple financial bids for
multiple projects proposed at same locations/different
locations. Under this mechanism, the projects will be
separated by different switching stations & boundaries so
that each project will be treated as individual project for the
offered capacity and accordingly, separate PPA for effecting
separate Tariff would be signed for each project for the
development of project.
Query Raised by
Clarification/Amendment
1. ACME Solar Energy
a. Amended
Pvt. Ltd.
2. Technical Associates
Ltd.
PPA
Addition of 18 months (for the project capacity above 25 1.
Welspun Amended
MW) should be made under clause 13.1.1 (i), in page no 42.
Renewables
Energy
Pvt. Ltd.
We would also request you to include the provision of 1. ACME Solar Energy
pooling so that the energy generated by multiple projects set Pvt. Ltd.
Pooling substations not envisaged in
up at same location can be pooled at Interconnection point
compliance with Grant of Connectivity Act
by setting up Pooling Substation. This is in line with the CERC 2.
Green
Power 2012.
(Terms and Conditions for Tariff determination from International Pvt. Ltd
Renewable Energy Sources) Regulations, 2012 dated
06.02.2012. The relevant extract of the said Regulation is
reproduced as below:
(xvi) (Inter-connection Point shall mean interface
point of renewable energy generating facility with
the transmission system or distribution system, as
the case may be:
i. in relation to wind energy projects and Solar
Photovoltaic Projects, inter-connection point shall be
line isolator on outgoing feeder on HV side of the
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Query Raised by
pooling sub-station;$B!I(B
Further, Hon$B!G(Bble CERC in the Statement of
Reasons (SOR) dated 06.02.2012 for the said
Regulations has clarified that the $B!H(BPooling Substation$B!I(B means the generator$B!G(Bs substation where pooling of generation from individual
turbine is done for interface with receiving
sub$B!>(Bstation. The relevant extract of the said
SOR is reproduced as below;
$B!H(B2.3.2 COMMISSION$B!G(BS DECISION
The definition as suggested by the stakeholder is not
appropriate and rather more confusing. The term
$B!H(BPooling sub$B!>(Bstation$B!I(B is very
commonly understood in the industry meaning a
sub$B!>(Bstation developed by the developer
/generator where pooling of generation from
individual turbine is done for interface with receiving
sub$B!>(Bstation.$B!I(B
As per the above, the pooling concept is very commonly
understood in the industry and multiple projects in the same
location can be connected through pooling arrangement
only. Hence, multiple projects in same locations have been
allowed to construct pooling substation for power
evacuation under Central Government JNNSM Scheme for
allocation of solar projects. Further, various other State
Governments such as Gujarat, Madhya Pradesh, Bihar etc.
have also allowed multiple projects with different Tariff at
same location under such arrangement.
Clarification/Amendment
In this regard, we would request UPNEDA to provide the
minimum Tariff which shall at least be applicable for further
13 years based on current APPC price and UPNEDA
projection. This will hedge the risk of the solar power
Conditions as per Clause 2.5 and 2.6 of RFP
shall prevail.
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Queries/Suggestions Received
developer on account of any abrupt change in APPC in next
12 years and it will have the flexibility to choose the best of
two options - a) Actual APPC on 11th year and
b) minimum guaranteed Tariff as per the present scenario.
As per the Solar Policy of Uttar Pradesh 2013, we appreciate
that the expenditure on the construction of transmission line
and substation at the Transco / Discom end will be borne by
Government of Uttar Pradesh. However as per clause 2.7.6
of RFP, it would be difficult for the solar power developer for
taking
the
responsibility
for
Construction
and
operation/maintenance of evacuation system associated
with plants. As the very nature of the developer business is
to develop, construct, operation & maintenance of the
power plant for which they have got the expertise. Hence,
we would request you to amend the clause by transferring
the
responsibility
of
Construction
and
operation/maintenance of evacuation system from
generating company to State transmission utility which is set
up for that purpose only
Query Raised by
Clarification/Amendment
1. ACME Solar Energy
Pvt. Ltd.
Construction of transmission lines in the
regions identified in Clause 2.7.5 is an
2.
Welspun additional
incentive
by
the
state
Renewables
Energy government. Developer has the option of
Pvt. Ltd.
constructing transmission lines at their own
cost in these regions as well.
3. Rattan India
The developer shall bear the cost for
4. The Indure Pvt. Ltd. construction of transmission lines not
identified in Clause 2.7.5 of RFP.
5.
Technical
Associates, Lucknow
The developer shall be responsible for
operation and maintenance of dedicated
transmission line up to the point of
connectivity as specified in Clause 2.7.4 of
RFP.
RFP Cl. 2.3.2
1.
Welspun
The clause mentions that the bidding process is being Renewables
Energy UPERC approval of bidding documents not
conducted under ICB route as per Section 63 of Electricity Pvt. Ltd.
required.
Act 2003. Therefore please clarify whether the bid document
has been approved by the Hon’ble UPERC? If not then when
UPNEDA will take the approval of UPERC?
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The PPA tenure will be for 12 years based upon tariff 1.
Welspun Conditions as per Clause 2.5 and 2.6 of RFP
discovered under bidding route and for next 13 years PPA Renewables
Energy shall prevail.
will be based upon then prevailing APCC. Since the project Pvt. Ltd.
debt service period is generally runs for 15 years (which
includes 1 year construction period; 1 year moratorium
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Queries/Suggestions Received
Query Raised by
period and 13 years for debt repayment), therefore for the
bankability of the project we suggest the PPA tenure based
upon tariff discovered under bidding process may be
extended upto 15 years aligning with the debt servicing
period, whereas the remaining 10 years under then
prevailing APPC tariff.
Clarification/Amendment
Please ensure that UPNEDA/UPPCL will continue the PPA
period for the project life cycle of 25 years.
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Considering the PPA tenure of 15 years under bidding tariff
the APPC price of 14th year need to be considered instead of
11th year tariff.
RFP Cl. 2.7
1. Please clarify whether Development & Construction would
be done totally by DISCOM/STU?
2.
Since the transmission line up to the nearest /
feeding substation of STU / DISCOM will be developed by
either STU or DISCOM whereas the cost has to be borne by
the Solar Project Developer (SPD), therefore the
construction of transmission line should be include in the
Condition Subsequent by Procurer clause (Article 3 of PPA)
of the Procurer and also in the Procurers Event of Default
Clause (Clause no 13.2 of PPA). STU / DISCOM responsible
for development of transmission line should also submit
Bank Guarantee equivalent to the cost of the transmission
line.
3.
If it is a dedicated transmission line of our project,
then can we (SPD) construct and do the O&M of the
transmission
line?
Does
this
include
the
1.
Welspun Conditions as per Clause 2.5 and 2.6 of RFP
Renewables
Energy shall prevail.
Pvt. Ltd.
1.
Welspun 1. Conditions as per Clause 2.7.5 of RFP shall
Renewables
Energy be applicable.
Pvt. Ltd.
2. Development of transmission line to the
nearest substation of STU/DISCOM shall be
developers’ responsibility, except for regions
identified in the RFP. Developers should
suitably frame agreements with the
competent agencies to ensure timely
completion of transmission lines from the
solar project to the nearest substation
identified by UPNEDA/STU/DISCOM.
3. Conditions as per Clause 2.7.4 of RFP shall
be applicable.
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Queries/Suggestions Received
Query Raised by
operation/maintenance of the Feeder Bay at the STU or
DISCOM substation?
Clarification/Amendment
4.
We would like to know the Supervision and O&M
charges, if any. Please confirm.
4. The supervision and/or O&M changes
applicable for the transmission line shall be
as per the bidders’ arrangement.
5.
SPD should not be charged wheeling charges, losses,
etc for the promotion of Green Solar Power in the state.
However cost of transmission line for evacuation of power
project can be borne by the SPD.
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5. Conditions as per Clause 2.7.2 of RFP shall
be applicable.
For what quantum of Plant capacity (in MW or MVA) the 1.
Welspun As per UPERC CRE Regulations, 2014;
connectivity will be provided at 33 kV, 132 kV & 220 kV Renewables
Energy Chapter 4 – Cl. 36:
voltage level and by whom?
Pvt. Ltd.
“i. Installed capacity upto 1 MW on 11 KV.
2. Technical Associates ii. installed capacity upto 10 MW on 33 KV;
Ltd., Lucknow
iii. installed capacity above 10 MW on 132
KV;”
RFP Cl. 2.7.2
Please confirm,
1.
Welspun 1. Conditions as per Clause 2.7.5 and 2.7.6 of
1.
Who
will
bear
the
cost
of
Bay Renewables
Energy RFP shall be applicable.
construction/extension at STU or Discom substation?
Pvt. Ltd.
.
2.
The Transmission line shall be constructed by STU or
Discom, so in case of delay in completion of Transmission 1.
Welspun
Line who will be responsible?
Renewables
Energy
Pvt. Ltd.
2. Technical Associates
Ltd., Lucknow
3.
Green
Power
2. The DISCOM/STU shall be encouraged to
complete construction of Transmission Line
within the stipulated period. In case of any
unforeseen delays in completion of
transmission line, the developer shall not be
penalized for the same. However, the
developer shall not be compensated for such
delays.
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Queries/Suggestions Received
Query Raised by
International Pvt. Ltd.
Clarification/Amendment
1.
Welspun 3. Conditions as per Clause 2.7.6 of RFP shall
Renewables
Energy be applicable.
Pvt. Ltd.
3.
Will developer be allowed to construct the
Transmission Line on their own by paying requisite
supervision/demand charges to STU or Discom?
1.
Welspun
4.
As the PPA will be signed between developer & UP Renewables
Energy
Power Corporation Ltd. and UPPCL has already a BPTA with Pvt. Ltd.
4. Conditions as per Clause 2.7.2 of RFP shall
Transmission licensee & BPWA with distribution licensee.
be applicable.
Since the power is being sold directly to the beneficiary of
the state i.e. UPPCL, Discom & so in this case the associated
wheeling charges, losses should not be charged on the
account of SPD.
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RFP Cl. 2.7.7
1. Metering point will be at the STU or DISCOM substation, 1.
Welspun 1. Conditions as per Clause 2.7.2 of RFP shall
then why the SPD need to pay losses for supply of power to Renewables
Energy be applicable.
the procurer?
Pvt. Ltd.
2. The power from solar plant to nearest “feed in substation”
of STU or DISCOM is being evacuated by a dedicated
transmission line, so the power is not flowing over the assets
2. Conditions as per Clause 2.7.2 of RFP shall
owned by the STU or Discom. So in this case also the
be applicable.
associated wheeling charges, losses should not be charged
on the head of Solar Developers.
3. Who will approve the Metering Scheme and what is
required from the developer in this regards i.e. number of
Meters, CT & PT etc
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Queries/Suggestions Received
Query Raised by
Explanation:
The transmission line loss up to interconnection point is
already being considered on the SPD’s account then why the
repetitive losses need to be considered?
RFP Cl. 2.10.2.1
1. Please clarify, what documents will be eligible for suitable
certificate from regulatory/govt. agency?
2. We suggest, Experience Criteria for bidders quoting more
than 10 MW should have successfully commissioned 50% of
the bid quantity and should be in operation for minimum 3
months. Capacity commissioned as associate/group level is
also admissible.
RFP Cl. 2.10.3.1
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Land requirement for project development @1.5
Hectares/MW should be modified to as per the requirement
of the project on per MW basis. Due to usage of new and
advanced technology the requirement of land has been
changed for different technologies. Requirement of per MW
land has been reduced in comparison to old technology.
Therefore we suggest UPNEDA to keep the per MW land
requirement as per the requirement of the developers.
Because it’ll help the developers from purchasing excess
land to fulfill the compliance of UPNEDA.
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Submission of land document should be aligned with
the Financial Closure documentation timeline i.e. 210 days
from signing of PPA instead of 150 days.
The timeline of 15 days for signing of PPA & submission of
PBG is too onerous for the SPD. Arranging PBG within 15
days from issuance of LOI will be very difficult. Besides
formation of SPV is not possible within this timeframe. As a
general practice in solar bid One (1) month timeline is given
to SPD for submission of PBG and signing of PPA. We suggest
Clarification/Amendment
3. Conditions as per Annexure-A, Clause-8 to
RFP shall be applicable.
As per
1.
Welspun Conditions as per Clause 2.10.2.1 of RFP shall
Renewables
Energy be applicable.
Pvt. Ltd.
1.
Welspun Conditions as per Clause 2.27.2 of RFP shall
Renewables
Energy be applicable.
Pvt. Ltd.
1.
Welspun Conditions as per Clause 2.16 of RFP shall be
Renewables
Energy applicable.
Pvt. Ltd.
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Queries/Suggestions Received
Query Raised by
UPNEDA to follow the same timeline of 1 month and give
SPD a realistic timeline for submission of PBG & signing of
PPA.
Clarification/Amendment
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Its general practice in the sector for Solar Projects across
various state & central projects, validity of the CPG should
be 3 months after Scheduled Delivery Date. Therefore
request you to consider the validity of the CPG upto 3
months from Scheduled Delivery Date. And after the
commissioning of the project CPG should be released within
1 month from commissioning.
RFP Cl. 2.20
In case bidder selected as successful developer for the Solar
Project the Bid Bond submitted as EMD can be converted
into CPG with the approval of UPNEDA and extending its
validity. Because the BID Bond amount already submitted to
UPNEDA will be locked until the CPG amount is being
submitted to them. Request UPNEDA to consider our
suggestion.
1.
Welspun Conditions as per Clause 2.19 of RFP shall be
Renewables
Energy applicable.
Pvt. Ltd.
1.
Welspun Conditions as per Clause 2.20 of RFP shall be
Renewables
Energy applicable.
Pvt. Ltd.
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We suggest for a maximum equity lock-in period of 6 months 1.
Welspun Conditions as per Clause 2.25 of RFP shall be
after commencement of supply of power.
Renewables
Energy applicable.
Pvt. Ltd.
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Construction and commissioning of grid connected solar
projects would entail activities like land acquisition, 1.
Welspun Conditions as per Clause 2.28.1 of RFP shall
approvals and permits, ROW for transmission line, estimates Renewables
Energy be applicable.
for power evacuation, design of solar field, tendering and Pvt. Ltd.
purchase of solar equipments, obtaining necessary duty
exemption certificates from UPNEDA/MNRE erection and
commissioning of various equipments including modules.
Hence the timelines have to be realistic in line with the
requirements of Project. Therefore we request UPNEDA to
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Queries/Suggestions Received
Query Raised by
consider commissioning timeline for Solar projects as per the
below mentioned timeline for different capacity:
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Capacity upto 10 MW – 12 months
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Capacity > 10 MW – 18 months
Kindly elaborate the requirement of SLDC & what kind of on
line link is required for this?
1.
Welspun
Renewables
Energy
Pvt. Ltd.
Conditions Subsequent to Procurers must include
implementation of transmission line from plant location to 1.
Welspun
nearest substation of STU/DISCOM.
Renewables
Energy
Pvt. Ltd.
It is understood, that the mentioned clause will be retained
in the final PPA if the Seller intends to maintain it. Kindly 1.
Welspun
confirm.
Renewables
Energy
Pvt. Ltd.
Clarification/Amendment
Shall be as per the latest SLDC guidelines.
Conditions as per Article 3 of PPA shall be
applicable.
Yes
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Escrow account of RPO receivables of UP DISCOMs 1.
Welspun Conditions as per Article 10.4 of PPA shall be
need to be made as payment security mechanism.
Renewables
Energy applicable.
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The operation of the subsidiary escrow account and Pvt. Ltd.
default escrow account is unclear. Please confirm the same.
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Whether the default escrow account will only come
into play during the default under PPA? Kindly confirm.
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Waterflow mechanism needs to be clearly defined in
the normal course.
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Provision to Clause 10.4.9 in PPA says ‘Provided that the 1.
Welspun Conditions as per Article 10.4 of PPA shall be
Procurers shall ensure that the Seller shall have first ranking Renewables
Energy applicable.
charge on the Receivables in accordance with the terms of Pvt. Ltd.
the Agreement to Hypothecate Cum Deed of
Hypothecation’. However, a similar provision providing for
first charge on Receivables not found in Hypothecation
Agreement. Only charge on Incremental Receivables has
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been given. Please amend the Hypothecation Agreement as
per the provision of Article 10.4.9 of PPA.
ESCROW – Cl. 9.7
Assignment of the Escrow account in favour of lenders needs
to be specifically allowed in the Escrow Agreement
document (clause 9.7 of Escrow Agreement talks about
assignment but in favour of Selectee which has not been
defined under the agreement or under the PPA). Instead of
selectee it should be specifically mentioned as lenders.
Please amend the same.
RFP – Cl. 2.4 & PPA – Article 4.2.1
Solar Power generation depends on solar radiation which is a
natural phenomenon. A Solar plant can’t generate same unit
during summer, winter, rainy & any other seasons?
Therefore it can’t be assured that a plant will generate the
minimum CUF of 15% throughout the year. Besides limiting
the minimum CUF limit of SPD at 15% in any given contract
year is too onerous to maintain whereas maximum radiation
of UP is around 5 kWh. Therefore the minimum CUF limit
should be in line with the NSM bid i.e.12%. In case the SPD
fails to maintain 12% CUF then the SPD may be penalized.
There should not be any restriction on purchase of excess
energy beyond a particular CUF. 100% generated energy
should be procured by the procurer.
Query Raised by
Clarification/Amendment
1.
Welspun Conditions as per conditions of PPA and
Renewables
Energy Clause 9.7 of Escrow Agreement shall be
Pvt. Ltd.
applicable.
1.
Welspun Conditions as per Clause 2.4 of RFP shall be
Renewables
Energy applicable.
Pvt. Ltd.
2.
Green
Power
International Pvt. Ltd.
1.
Welspun Conditions as per Clause 2.4 of RFP and
Renewables
Energy Article 4.2.1 of PPA shall be applicable.
Pvt. Ltd.
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Please note that all states/NVVN/SECI who have invited bids
to develop solar projects have not kept any technical criteria
& whosoever met financial criteria were allowed to bid. The
bidding was great success & lot of projects have been
commissioned without technical failure. Solar technology is
proven technology therefore no states keep technical
criteria.
1. Rattan India
Conditions as per Clause 2.10.2 of RFP shall
be applicable.
2. PSM Energy
3. Rolta Power Pvt.
Ltd.
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Queries/Suggestions Received
Query Raised by
Clarification/Amendment
By keeping stringent technical requirement, it will limit 4. Jakson Engineers
competition only to few developers having prior project Ltd.
experience in infrastructure. This will lead to lesser
competition further leading to cartelization and thereby
lower revenue.
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In view of wider participation in the bidding process by
serious developer, It is proposed that technical criteria to be
deleted.
CPG requirement is Rs. 30 Lakhs/ MW at Clause no 2.19.1 1. Rattan India
whereas it is mentioned Rs. 75 lakhs/MW in format 4.9.
Kindly clarify exact requirement. As per industry practice
CPG is suggested to keep @ Rs. 30 Lakhs/MW.
We understand that metering will be at STU/Discom
substation. From this clause, it appears that metering will be 1. Rattan India
at plant. Kindly clarify point of metering.
We understand that seller will provide meter at its own cost
which procurer will test, seal & install. Kindly clarify.
1. Rattan India
In solar plant, separate synchronization equipment is not
installed. Invertors which converts DC to AC, synchronies 1. Rattan India
with grid & export power. In solar plants, we don’t need
approval of synchronization scheme. We only have to take
approval of SLD of plants from DISCOM & Electrical safety
department. We suggest that this clause may be suitably
reworded keeping solar power technology in mind.
It is proposed that since transmission line is to be
constructed by STU/DISCOM than Operation & maintenance 1. Rattan India
of transmission line is to be maintained by STU/ DISCOM.
You are requested to provide transmission cost voltage wise
before bidding so that bidder can take into account before
Conditions as per Clause 2.19 of RFP shall be
applicable.
Conditions as per Article 4.3.2 of PPA shall
be applicable.
Conditions as per Article 7.1.4 of PPA shall
be applicable.
Conditions as per Article 5 of PPA shall be
applicable.
Conditions as per Clause 2.7 of RFP shall be
applicable.
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Queries/Suggestions Received
quoting tariff.
Query Raised by
We propose that appointment of agency & requisite
acceptance/ performance test to be mutually accepted by 1. Rattan India
Seller & procurer before implementation.
Kindly clarify who will be an authority to issue certificate of 1. Rattan India
commissioning at the project site.
Suggestion:
Explosion, accident or breakage of transmission facilities to 1. Rattan India
deliver power from the Delivery Points to the receiving
substation or power plant to Delivery Point.
Explanation:
We suggest to include breakage of transmission facility from
solar plant to delivery point as this condition is also not in
control of Seller.
We need assurance from Procurer that payment as per
monthly invoice will be given to Seller even if UPNEDA 1. Rattan India
doesn’t pay to UPPCL for any reason. This is internal matter
between UPNEDA & UPPCL and Seller won’t be denied
payment due to above reasons.
Kindly provide draft letter of credit one week before bidding
date to analyse in payment security mechanism.
1. Rattan India
Please note that invertor suppliers in India don't follow UL1741 statdard for anti-islanding protection grid. Kindly 1. Rattan India
delete from above standard.
Please note that solar plants are must run power plant and
would require connected load or grid so that entire power 1. Rattan India
generated can be exported to grid. Solar plant develOper
would need continuous grid at least at day time to ensure
export of entire power generated from plant to substation
irrespective of schedule power cut.
Clarification/Amendment
Shall be as per charges
STU/DISCOM.
levied
by
Conditions as per Article 4.9 of PPA shall be
applicable.
Certificate of commissioning shall be issued
by UPPCL.
Conditions as per Article 11 of PPA shall be
applicable.
Conditions as per Clause 2.6 and Article 10.4
of PPA shall be applicable.
Conditions as per provisions of Article 10.4
of PPA.
Conditions as per Annexure A of RFP shall be
applicable.
Conditions as per Article 7.1.4 of PPA shall
be applicable.
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Queries/Suggestions Received
Query Raised by
At bidding stage, we need a confirmation from UPPCL/SLDC
for all support during plant operation to provide a
continuous grid which will provide a much needed
confidence to put solar power plant in state of UP.
Solar Power plants modules performance degrades with
time which is general phenomena. We request you that 1. Rattan India
minimum CUF guarantee to be adjusted as per mutually
approved degradation factor & should not be restricted to
15% as it is difficult to ascertain at bidding stage.
Also we request you to that while calculation of CUF, nonavailability of grid should be consider & non-availability of
grid should be consider as deemed generation & developer
to be compensated accordingly.
Our request is to please allow Limited liabilities partnership 1. KM Sugar Mills Ltd.
for bidding in solar project.
We would like to technically qualify on the basis of our EPC
work experience of the Captive Power Plants for Natural Gas 1.
Green
Power
Generator Sets, EPC works experience of the Bio mass & Bio International Pvt. Ltd.
Gas based captive and grid connected Independent Power
Plants using generating sets and also on Running &
Maintenance of the Power Plants works of Captive Power
Plant using Generator Sets. Experience Details of our such
projects complete is attached as Annexure ‐ A.
Clarification/Amendment
Conditions as per Clause 2.4 of RFP shall be
applicable.
Conditions as per Clause 2.10 of RFP shall be
applicable.
Conditions as per Clause 2.10.2.1 shall be
applicable. Experience of Infrastructure
Projects as given under the Definition of
“Infrastructure Projects” shall be applicable.
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The bid bond required to be submitted as per clause 2.18.1 1.
Green
Power Conditions as per Clause 2.18 of RFP shall be
is for 20 Lk/ MW. We feel this amount is very high for a new International Pvt. Ltd. applicable.
developer and it should be around 10‐15 Lk/MW
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The time required for providing the Contract Performance 1.
Green
Power Conditions as per Clause 2.19.1 of RFP shall
Guarantee is very short. It should be increased from 15 days International Pvt. Ltd. be applicable.
to 25 days from the issue of Letter of Intent.
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Queries/Suggestions Received
Can the 3 nos bank guarantees be issued from Different
Banks from the List of Banks provided in the
RFP?
Clause 2.27.1:
In case of delay in completion of Financial Closure by the
developer due to reasons beyond their control, will the
authority allow any additional time to complete the financial
closure before invoking the BG?
Query Raised by
Clarification/Amendment
Conditions of clause 2.29.1.A attracting Liquidated Damages
for 10 MW projects are very strict. Liquidated Damages
should be calculated like Late Payment Surcharge under
clause 10.3.3 in PPA, i.e. to be computed from 60 days of the
due commissioning date.
Clause 2.7.2 and Clause 2.7.3:
Please clarify whether the transmission losses of the lines
developed by the State in the areas mentioned in clause
2.7.3 will be borne by the State itself, as they have
developed the lines.
Will UPPCL bear the entire cost of transmission line and
evacuation for the projects located in Bundelkhand Please
confirm.
As per clause 2.7.6, Operation and Maintanence of
evacuation system shall be the responsibility of the
generating company. Does this also include projects
developed in regions mentioned in clause 2.7.5. Who will
maintain and operate the transmission lines available in the
areas mentioned in clause 2.7.5?
Format 4.7:
Please clarify if we need to mention a tentative location for
the project or we can also leave it blank?
1.
Green
Power Conditions as per lause 2.29.2 of RFP shall be
International Pvt. Ltd. applicable.
1.
Green
Power Conditions as per Clause 2.19.2 shall be
International Pvt. Ltd. applicable.
1.
Green
Power Conditions as per Article 11 of the PPA shall
International Pvt. Ltd. be applicable.
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1.
Green
Power Conditions as per Clause 2.7.2 of RFP shall be
International Pvt. Ltd. applicable.
1.
Green
Power Conditions as per the Clause 2.7.3 of RFP
International Pvt. Ltd. shall be applicable.
1.
Green
Power Conditions as per the Clause 2.7.4 of RFP
International Pvt. Ltd. shall be applicable.
1.
Green
Power Conditions as per the Clause 2.10.3.1 shall
International Pvt. Ltd. be applicable.
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Queries/Suggestions Received
Late payment surcharges should be at least 2%, as this is the
amount of rebate offered to Procurer in clause 10.3.4.
Are there any import restrictions on importing of modules,
panels, invertors etc?
What is the incentive offered under U.P. Budgetary support?
How can we claim the same?
Query Raised by
1.
Green
Power
International Pvt. Ltd.
1.
Green
Power
International Pvt. Ltd.
1.
Green
Power
International Pvt. Ltd.
Clarification/Amendment
Conditions as per Article 10, Clause 10.3.3 of
PPA shall be applicable.
There is no import restriction on importing
of modules, panels, invertors etc.
Support provided by the Government of
Uttar Pradesh are listed under Clause 2.7 of
RFP. UPNEDA shall assist all successful
bidders in getting clearances and signing of
PPA with the procurer.
Is there any maximum limit on the distance up to which the 1.
Green
Power Conditions as per the Clause 2.7.5 and 2.7.8
transmission lines will be developed by Procurer in International Pvt. Ltd. of RFP shall be applicable.
Bundelkhand area?
Land: Are there any project areas / land parcels identified 1. The Indure Pvt. Ltd. There are no project areas / land parcels
by NEDA based on prefeasibility
/ techno- commercial
identified by NEDA based on prefeasibility
viability of such projects? If yes-kindly share.
/ techno- commercial viability of such
projects.
Are there any measures adopted by NEDA to ensure at 1. The Indure Pvt. Ltd. The developers are free to choose any
least a semblance of even distribution of projects across
location in the state of Uttar Pradesh.
the state?
Conditions as per the clause 2.10.3 of RFP
shall be applicable.
What support can NEDA provide to ensure smooth, 1. The Indure Pvt. Ltd. Conditions as per the clause 2.10.3 of the
glitch and legal-issues free acquisition of land by
RFP shall be applicable.
prospective
bidders. Are there any incentives
on
registration/other
charges especially for renewable
UPNEDA shall assist the developers in
projects?
getting the necessary clearances in the
stipulated timeframe as and when the
bidders submit their requests in the
prescribed format to the relevant
departments within time.
Grid stability
studies and grid reliability
statistics if 1. The Indure Pvt. Ltd.
available should be provided?
Is it mandatory to form a project company for execution or 1. The Indure Pvt. Ltd.
Shall be made available during feasibility
study after selection of developer.
Conditions as per the Clause 2.16 of RFP
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Queries/Suggestions Received
is it an option entirely with the bidder?
What is the provision for accelerated depreciation while
computing tariff?
Kindly provide correction formula / calculations for
arriving at deemed/corrected generation based on actual
solar radiation/site conditions.
Guaranteed capacity-is it MW or million units sold (at the
metering point)?
Query Raised by
1. The Indure Pvt. Ltd.
1. The Indure Pvt. Ltd.
1. The Indure Pvt. Ltd.
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CPG is required to be submitted within 15 days of LOA 1. The Indure Pvt. Ltd.
should be revised to within 30 days of LOI.
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Bid selection process: kindly elaborate how and in what 1. The Indure Pvt. Ltd.
proportion will l2/L3/L4 ....onwards bids be awarded?
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Clarification/Amendment
shall be applicable.
There is no provision for accelerated
depreciation while computing tariff.
Not relevant to RFP.
Shall be in Million Units and shall have the
same meaning as provided in CERC (Terms
and Conditions for Tariff determination from
Renewable Energy Sources) Regulations,
2012
Conditions as per the Clause 2.19 of RFP
shall be applicable.
Condition to bidders qualifying as per the
conditions of the bidding documents, the
bidder with the lowest quoted tariff in
Rs./kWh shall be declared as L1 and
allocated capacity as per the terms of RFP.
Other successful bidders shall be ranked in
ascending order and allocated projects until
the capacity of 215 MW is exhausted.
Please review the Clauses 4.3.5 and 4.3.7 of the draft PPA
Conditions as per Clause 2.7.5 & 2.7.6 of RFP
and advice us of the changes if any to take care of the 1. Jakson Engineers and 4.3.5 & 4.3.7 of PPA shall be applicable.
dichotomy mentioned above.
Ltd.
If desired by the developer, the cost towards
development of transmission lines in regions
identified in Clause 4.3.7 shall be borne by
Government of Uttar Pradesh.
However, the bidder shall be responsible for
O&M of transmission lines from plant to the
STU/DISCOM substation.
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Queries/Suggestions Received
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Query:
Will UPPCL sign the PPA or the DISCOM or UPTCL
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Query Raised by
Clarification/Amendment
1. Technical Associates Conditions as per the Clause 1.1.4 of RFP
Ltd.
shall be applicable. As per the provisions of
RFP, UPPCL shall sign the PPA.
Query:
1. Technical Associates
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What is the present rate of tariff determined by Ltd.
1. Conditions as per the Clause 2.6.2 of RFP
“Latest finalized case-1” bidding ?
shall be applicable. The tariff finalized as per
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Will there be single payment by UPPCL or in 2 parts ?
latest Case-1 bidding tariff finalized before
opening of bids shall be considered.
2. Developers shall receive single payment
from UPPCL against the energy delivered at
the metering point as per the terms of RFP
Clause 2.6.
Query:
1. Technical Associates Conditions as per the Clause 2.7.3 & 2.7.5 of
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Can it be done by a Project developer subject to his Ltd.
RFP shall be applicable.
following all regulations of UPERC and specs. Of
STU/DISCOM for similar line.
The developer may construct the
transmission line between the project substation to the STU/DISCOM substation.
Which are the districts covered in the specified Mandals in 1. Technical Associates Conditions as per RFP and PPA shall prevail.
BundelKhand & Purvanchal regions.
Ltd.
Bidders shall refer the administrative maps
of the region.
Please specify the financial years to be considered?
1. Technical Associates Bidders shall submit the audited balance
Ltd.
sheets of the previous three financial years,
i.e., FY 2011-12, 2012-13 & 2013-14 for
evaluation.
Query:
1. Technical Associates Conditions as per the Clause 2.10.1.3 of RFP
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At what stage the project company can be Ltd.
shall be applicable.
incorporated or if already present assigned the work of
supply of power?
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Can such project company also install the project
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Queries/Suggestions Received
Query Raised by
assigned to the bidder?
Query:
1. Technical Associates
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Please clarify whether infrastructure work i.e. Ltd.
construction of Transmission & Distribution infrastructure
completed as EPC (Engineering Procurement Construction &
Commissioning) basis shall be considered for experience in
infrastructure sector?
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Please clarify whether it is necessary to submit all
documentary evidences as mentioned or if only one out of
three may be sufficient?
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We are already operating a 2MW Solar Power
Project on BOO basis. What certificate needs to be
submitted regarding the project cost/ revenue earned from
said project?
Clarification/Amendment
1. Infrastructure work i.e. construction of
Transmission & Distribution infrastructure
completed as EPC (Engineering Procurement
Construction & Commissioning) basis shall
be
considered
for
experience
in
infrastructure sector.
2. Yes it is necessary to submit all the
documents mentioned in the RFP.
3. For the plant under operation, Bidder shall
submit LoI, PPA, Invoices raised and
payments received against the same. A
statement certified by CA indicating the
project cost and payments received from
sale of power shall be submitted by the
bidder.
Query:
1. Technical Associates SPV may be read as the Project Company as
SPV has not been defined in the document. The same has to Ltd.
indicated in Clause 2.10.2.3 of RFP.
be defined.
Query:
1. Technical Associates All such consents, clearances and permits
What is the time limit for this transfer from bidder to project Ltd.
shall be obtained in the name of project
company?
company that shall be indicated by the
bidder in their proposal or formed within the
stipulated time period post allocation of
capacity.
1. Technical Associates Apart from the details of the parent
Query:
Ltd.
company, the following documents shall be
What details of the project company are to be submitted
provided:
with the bid?
1. Certificate of Incorporation
2. Shareholding pattern
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Queries/Suggestions Received
Query Raised by
Query:
1. Technical Associates
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Does project company need to sign the bid offer?
Ltd.
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Can the investment also be done by the project
company?
Clarification/Amendment
1. The bid shall be signed by the authorized
representative of the Sole Bidder/ Lead
Bidder of a consortium.
2. Conditions as per the Clause 2.10.1.4 of
RFP shall be applicable.
Query:
1. Technical Associates Conditions as per the Clause 2.18.3 of RFP
Within how many days will it be returned after a valid Ltd.
shall be applicable.
performance been submitted?
Query:
1. Technical Associates Conditions as per the Clause 2.26 of RFP
Should not be done within the last 10 days of the date of Ltd.
shall be applicable. Bidders shall be given
submission of Bid.
adequate time for submitting their bids after
guidelines are modified.
Query:
1. Technical Associates Conditions as per the Clause 2.27.2 of RFP
This conversion has to be done by U.P Govt. or its Ltd.
shall be applicable.
functionaries Project developer can only submit application
UPNEDA shall assist the developers in
as per rules for the conversion of land for industrial use The
receiving appropriate clearances if the duly
cannot guarantee the time limit of getting the conversion.
filled applications are submitted in time with
the concerned departments.
Query:
1. Technical Associates
In case of part commissioning within the Delivery period Ltd.
Conditions as per the Clause 2.29 of RFP
please confirm that no penalty shall be applicable for that
shall be applicable.
cart of the Project which has been commissioned.
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