SECTION – IV

TECHNICAL SPECIFICATION

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 TABLE OF CONTENTS
Page
Sr. No. Sub Section Title
Number
PART-A PROJECT INFORMATION
4.1 Project information

PART-B SCOPE OF SUPPLY & SERVICES

4.2 Scope of supply and services

PART-C GENERAL TECHNICAL REQUIREMENTS
4.3 General Technical Requirements
PART-D DETAILED TECHNICAL REQUIREMENTS
4.4.1 Civil Works
4.4.2 DC Systems
4.4.3 AC Systems
4.4.4 General Systems
4.4.5 Quality Assurance Plan
4.4.6 Performance Guarantee
4.4 4.4.7 Erection Conditions of Contract (ECC)
4.4.8 List of Mandatory Spares

4.4.9 Engineering Information Schedule

4.4.10 LD for shortfall in Generation during O&M
4.4.11 Standard Manufacturing and Field Quality
Assurance Plans
4.4.12 Master Document List (MDL)

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 PART-A
PROJECT INFORMATION

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 PART A: PROJECT INFORMATION

4.0 SECTION - IV-TECHNICAL SPECIFICATION

4.1 PROJECT INFORMATION
i) Introduction
SJVN Green Energy Limited (SGEL) proposes to implement 733 MW (AC) Solar
Photovoltaic Grid Connected Power Projects under PM Kusum Scheme implemented
through MSKVY 2.0 Scheme to harness the Solar Energy & providing energy
security to agricultural feeders in the State of Maharashtra. The total capacity is
divided into 61 projects of 10 to 20 MW capacity to be developed in the districts of
Pune & Sholapur in the state of Maharashtra.
The 733 MW capacity will be installed through 61 Nos. Solar power projects at two
districts in the State of Maharashtra as following: -
Sr. No. District No. of Locations Cumulative Capacity
(in MW)
1 Pune 9 154
2 Solapur 52 579
Total 61Locations 733 MW
SGEL proposes to establish 733 MW (AC) capacity Solar Power Plant including
identifying and arranging of complete land for 59 locations (out of total 61 locations)
as mentioned in Annexure-3. SGEL has signed land lease agreement for 2 no.
projects as land parcels are available for 2 locations (Sr. No. 29 & 30 of Annexure-3).
The Contractor has to procure the remaining land near to the existing Govt. land
parcel for the project mentioned under Sr. No. 29 of Annexure-3 so as to ensure
that the land should not be less than 4Acre/ MW (AC).

Complete transfer of ownership/sub-lease of land in favor of SGEL, development of

land, buildings, plant, machinery, ancillary equipment, material, switch-gear,
transformers, protection equipment, LT equipments and the development, design,
construction, operation and maintenance for Three (03) years of the Power Plant is
hereinafter referred to as (the “Project”) at various locations in vicinity of substations
listed in Annexure 1 in the State of Maharashtra shall be in scope of Bidder. The
nearest part of the land offered must not be at an aerial distance of more than 10 Kms
from the selected Sub-Station (22/11 kV) which is mentioned with coordinates in
Annexure 2.

The land for the solar project shall be in the scope of EPC contractor except for the
land parcels for which SGEL has executed land lease agreements (two projects).
The details of these parcels are as per Annexure 3 & clause {4.1 (v)}.

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 ii) Projects Details:
Name of the Project EPC Package for Setting up of Solar Power Projects un-
der MSKVY 2.0 (PM Kusum Component C) in the State
of Maharashtra including comprehensive O&M for three
years
Capacity 61 projects of 10 to 20 MW AC capacity to be
developed in the districts of Pune & Sholapur in the
state of Maharashtra near the substation mentioned in
Annexure 1.
State Districts of Pune & Sholapur in the state of
Maharashtra near the substation mentioned in
Annexure 1.
Coordinates of Site In the scope of EPC Contractor
Road/Access to Site In the scope of EPC Contractor
Land Availability In the scope of EPC Contractor.
For details, please refer clause 4.1 (v)
Name of Sub- Station Substation of MSEDCL / MSETCL. Districts of Pune
& Sholapur in the state of Maharashtra as per
Annexure 1.
Voltage level at Point of 11/22 kV (LV side of substation as mentioned in
Inter-connection (POI) Annexure-2)
Power Evacuation Transmission infrastructure/ Bay Extension as per
guidelines of MSEDCL / MSETCL
necessary to deliver the generated electricity at the
Delivery Point shall be in the scope of EPC contractor.
Coordinates of As per enclosed Annexure 2.
Substation
Technology Solar PV Technology

iii) Other Details of Project

Water Requirement during Shall be in the scope of EPC Contractor
construction & operation
Power Requirement during Shall be in the scope of EPC Contractor
construction

NOTE:
1. Project Registration charges: In the scope of bidder.
2. Connectivity: Connectivity for all projects issued by MSEDCL is in the name of
SGEL. The confirmation of the connectivity letter issued by MSEDCL for
power evacuation is enclosed as Annexure-A. However, the bidder is fully
responsible to strictly adhere to and complying with all requirements and
conditions stipulated by MSEDCL, without any additional financial implication

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 to SGEL. Further Processing of Project details/applications/clearances shall be
done by the Contractor.
3. The minimum capacity to be quoted by the EPC Contractor for the Solar Pow-
er Project shall correspond to one group of projects as specified in Annexure 3.
4. SGEL has executed land lease agreements for Two (02) projects. The land for
these projects is available, and the associated substation numbers mentioned at
Annexure no 3.
5. The scope of design, supply, installation, testing, commissioning of a Central
Monitoring System (CMS) and integration for the solar power plant covering
61 projects of 733 MW as specified in this tender and 13 projects of 218 MW
which are already under award process shall fall under the responsibility of the
successful bidder for Group 4 of 127 MW (Annexure-3). SGEL has executed
land lease agreements for the projects included in this group (Sr. No. 29 & 30)
The details of these parcels are as per Annexure 3 & clause {4.1 (v)}.
6. Bay extension at MSEDCL / MSETCL Sub-station shall be carried out by the
bidder if required at substation end for successful power evacuation. The
bidder shall be responsible for the complete integration of the transmission line
with the STU substation including all activities related to equipment interfacing,
installation, infrastructure and commissioning shall be in the scope of bidder.
7. The maintenance of power evacuation infrastructure up to the Delivery Point
shall also be the responsibility of Project SPV.
8. The contractor must acquire a minimum of 75% of the land per project (in
allocated group) for issuance of MDCC.
9. In the event that a single land parcel is not available for complete project, the
Bidder may acquire multiple separate land parcels to develop the project. However,
each individual land parcel must have a minimum capacity of 2 MW (AC), and the
combined parcels should form a single project. Also power evacuation system may
be clubbed or single depending on the land and Capacity of feeder. In such cases, the
control room shall be located at the plant with the highest capacity.
10. Escalation for lease land shall be kept as 3% per year.
11. Reactive Power requirement study shall be in the scope of bidder.
12. In order to maintain grid stability and prevent any excess drawl of reactive power,
the SPV shall install capacitor banks or such other means capable of generating
reactive power. The SPV shall be capable of supplying dynamically varying reactive
power so as to maintain the power factor within the limits of 0.95 (zero point nine
five) lagging to 0.95 (zero point nine five) leading at Delivery Point and shall inject
reactive power equal to 30% (thirty percent) of the active power generated (without
netting off) in a [Link] provision of reactive power equipment shall be in
accordance with MSEDCL requirement.
13. A Bidder shall comply CEA (Cyber Security in Power Sector) Guidelines, 2021.
14. The SPV shall maintain harmonics levels as specified in IEEE 519.
15. Only relevant codes/standards from the standards and codes (IS/IEC/ASTM/IEEE
etc.) mentioned in different chapters of the technical specification shall be applicable
for the equipment, layouts, sizing, civil works, electrical works, transmission line etc.

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 16. The Contractor will also comply with the requirements under Hazardous & other
Waste (Management and Transboundary Movement) Rules, 2016, as amended from
time to time, as applicable
17. All Connectivity Charges and Statutory Charges (if any) shall be in the scope of the
Bidder including documentation and filing of the application.
18. Inverter shall be capable of performing Test/Study Reports required to be submitted
by RE Generators in compliance to Technical Standards for Connectivity to the Grid
2013 & amendment thereof and as per CEA Working Group Report July 22.
19. Recording instruments: The disturbance recorders shall have time synchronization
and a standard format for recording analogue and digital signals. The time
synchronization of the disturbance recorder shall be corroborated with the PMU data
or SCADA event logger by the respective RLDC.
20. SCADA response time shall be as per the requirement of STU.
21. The arrangement of connectivity will be the responsibility of the Successful Bidder.
22. The Project SPV shall comply with the CERC/MERC regulations on Forecasting,
Scheduling and Deviation Settlement, as applicable. The successful bidder will be
responsible for all liabilities related to connectivity and other applicable regulatory
provisions.
23. The nearest part of the land offered must not be at an aerial distance of more than 10
Kms from the MSEDCL / MSETCL substation (Annexure-2).
24. The part Commissioning of the Units may be accepted by MSEDCL subject to the
condition that minimum capacity for acceptance of part Commissioning shall be the
full capacity to be connected at a single bay of the MSEDCL substation. For an
illustration, if the Unit capacity is 10 (ten) MW, and this capacity is to be connected
at 2 (two) numbers of 11 kV bays, then in that case 5 (five) MW can be offered for
early Commissioning as each 11 kV bay caters to a capacity of 5 (five) MW.
25. The connectivity clearances required for establishment of the Units and the Project
in its entirety shall be through a single window portal of the Maharashtra Energy
Development Agency and shall be in scope of bidder.
26. Design life of major equipments not limited to Inverters, SMU, cables, Transformers,
Module, HT Switchgear, LT switchgear, CRP panels, SCADA, power evacuation
systems etc shall be of 25 years and same shall be mentioned in the design
documents.
27. All design & Drawing documents shall be submitted to SGEL/ PMC for review and
final approval.
28. Routine Testing & Inspection at Works:
All the acceptance tests and Routine Tests, inspection at manufacturer’s works as well
as at site shall be carried out strictly as per specifications, relevant standards and in
accordance with the Final Quality Assurance Plan and reports shall be submitted to
Employer. The Employer reserves the right to inspect the Equipment at the
manufacturer’s site prior to dispatch.
The Type Tests should have been carried out within ten years prior to the date of
opening of tender. The bidder shall be required to submit complete set of the type test
reports along with the equipment GTP (As applicable).

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 iv) Statutory Compliances and Grid Connectivity
For interconnection with grid and metering, the SPV shall abide by the relevant
CERC / MERC Regulations, Grid Code and Central Electricity Authority
(Installation and Operation of Meters) Regulations, 2006 as amended and revised
from time to time.
All equipment, materials and services whether explicitly stated in Technical
Specifications or otherwise and that are necessary for the successful commissioning
of Solar Plant as per latest statutory regulations/procedures issued by bodies like
CERC, MSEDCL, CEA, SLDC/GSLDC, MNRE, MSETCL & other ministry etc.
shall be deemed to be included in the scope of work of the Contractor.

Supply and installation of metering panel along with control cable shall be in bidder’s
scope. ABT metering arrangement at MSEDCL/MSETCL substation ends shall be as
specified in TS Clause 4.2.17.

It shall be the responsibility of bidder for the complete integration with STU system
following the applicable standards/latest Technical Standard for Construction of
Substation and Switchyard published by CEA, data communication etc. as per
requirement. The coordination works, interface systems, software/hardware, data
integration, telemetry data, STU/SLDC/CEA requirements etc. as required for
completeness of project commissioning are included in bidder’s scope. All
equipment/hardware required for termination as well as equipment support structures
and civil works for completing the connectivity of the system up to interconnection
point is in the scope of the bidder.

v) Land For Solar Project

Land for the solar project including transmission line should be arranged by bidder
through any of the following methods for not less than 28 years from the date of
issuance of Letter of Award.
a) Lease- Only Government/PSU land /Private Land shall be accepted.
b) Complete Land transfer (Mutation)-Government and private land shall be
accepted.
c) The Contractor shall be responsible for arranging and obtaining the
Right of Way (ROW) for access to the project site and laying of the
11/22 kV transmission line during the construction and O&M phase for
the contract period. However, the ROW for the transmission line for
Project Life of 25 years shall be ensured & regulated as per Maharashtra
State Discom guidelines.

The following shall be applicable for the land as a minimum:

a) Land for the complete project with clear Title (excluding evacuation system)
shall be transferred or leased to SGEL without any encumbrance on land. The
Land should not be less than 4 Acres per MW AC. The land considered

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 in each solar Project Unit shall be either on complete lease or purchase
but not a combination of both.
b) Complete transfer of ownership/sub-lease of land in favor of SGEL shall be
done within stipulated time schedule. All land documents and other
requirements for applying for connectivity shall be in the bidder’s scope.
c) Tribal land shall not be accepted until the bidder furnishes approval of
designated Government agencies regarding transferability of the land for the
said purpose.
d) All statutory charges, including but not limited to stamp duty and registration
fees, applicable to the transfer of land in favor of SGEL, whether through
outright purchase basis or lease is in the scope of the bidder.
e) Project site shall have identified motorable approach without any obstacle and
ownership claim of any individual or agency.
f) All the applicable permit and clearance such us Environment/Forest, Mines,
Airport, Non-Agriculture use etc. from the competent authority for the land
shall be arranged/facilitated by the contractor.
g) After post award bidder shall submit the land documents duly verified by
authorized/licensed legal entity as per the appropriate procedure. SGEL/ PMC
shall have right to carry-out the site visit for due diligence and to get the
submitted land documents verified by independent land consultant identified
by them.
h) There are total 61 no. Projects spread across 61 locations in 2 districts of
Maharashtra. The bidder has to arrange land for 59 no. Projects as SGEL has
signed land lease agreement for 2 no. projects details of which are as below:-
Allotted
Sub Land
Substation Solar Taluka Village
Sl. No. Station Area District Circle
Name Capacity Name Name
No. (In Ha)
(MW)

1 274084 Narkhed 10 Madha Budrukwadi 11.8 Solapur Solapur

2 274039 Natepute 15 Malsiras Lonand 31.36 Solapur Solapur

Total = 35

The Contractor has to procure the remaining land near to the existing Govt. land
parcels for the project mentioned under Sr. No. 1 above so as to ensure that the land
should not be less than 4Acre/ MW (AC)

vi) Project Registration charges: Applicable project registration charges as per Solar
policy, shall be borne by bidder and considered as included in BID. No additional
payment in this regard shall be made by SGEL. Project registration shall be in the name
of SGEL. In case due to connectivity/statutory requirements, SGEL has to pay the
Project Registration charges, the same shall be recovered from respective bidder’s
contract price.

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 PART-B
SCOPE OF SUPPLY AND SERVICES

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4.2 SCOPE OF SUPPLY AND SERVICES
4.2.1 Intent of specification

[Link] SGEL proposes to establish 733 MW (AC) capacity (Solar Power System(s)
including Identifying and arranging of required land, Complete transfer of
ownership/sub-lease of land in favor of SGEL, development of land, buildings, plant,
machinery, ancillary equipment, material, switch-gear, transformers, protection
equipment and the development, design, power evacuation system, bay extension at
substation end (if required), construction, operation and maintenance for three (3)
year of the Power Plant is hereinafter referred to as the (the “Project”) at various
locations in vicinity (within 10 km) of substations listed in Annexure 1 of MSEDCL
in the State of Maharashtra.

[Link] All Works to be carried out as per the Scope detailed in this specification shall be in
accordance with the requirements, conditions, appendices etc. given in Technical
Specifications (Section-IV) together with those stated in other Sections/Sub-sections
of Bid Documents, which shall be considered as a part of this volumes completely as if
bound herewith. Further, all the works to be carried out under the scope should also
comply with all the technical requirements of Implementing Agency for this project.

[Link] It is not the intent to specify herein all aspects of design and construction nevertheless,
the equipment and civil works shall conform to all aspects to high standard of
engineering, design and workmanship and shall be capable of performing in
continuous commercial operation in a manner acceptable to the Employer, who will
interpret the meaning of the Technical Requirements/ specification and drawings and
shall have a right to reject or accept any work or material which in his assessment is
not complete to meet the requirements of this specification and/or applicable Indian /
International standards mentioned elsewhere in this specification.

[Link] The Contractor shall be responsible for providing all materials, equipment and services,
specified or otherwise (unless specifically excluded) which are required to fulfill the
intent of ensuring operability and the reliability of the complete Solar PV Plant
covered under this specification.

[Link] Bidders are requested to carefully examine and understand the specifications
/Technical requirements and seek clarifications, if required, to ensure that they have
understood the specifications. Such clarifications should be sought within the time
period as stipulated in section ITB. Bidder’s offer should not carry any sections like
clarifications, interpretations and/or assumptions.

[Link] Before submitting his bid, the Bidder should inspect and examine the site and its
surroundings and should satisfy himself as to the nature of soil, the quantities and
nature of work, materials necessary for completion of the work and their availability,
means of access to site and in general shall himself obtain all necessary information as

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 to risks, contingencies and other circumstances which may influence or affect his offer.
No consequent extra claims on any misunderstanding or otherwise shall be allowed by
the Employer.

4.2.2 Scope of Supply and Services

SGEL proposes to establish 733 MW (AC) capacity (Solar Power System(s)
including Identifying and arranging of required land, Complete transfer of
ownership/sub-lease of land in favor of SGEL, development of land, buildings, plant,
machinery, ancillary equipment, material, switch-gear, transformers, protection
equipment and the development, design, construction, operation and maintenance for
three (3) year of the Power Plant is hereinafter referred to as the (the “Project”) at
various locations in vicinity (within 10 km) of substations listed in Annexure 1 of
MSEDCL/MSETCL in the State of Maharashtra along with power evacuation system
up to interconnection point for the allocated capacity.

The scope also includes Three (03) years Operation and Maintenance (O&M) of
the solar PV plant along with evacuation system upto interconnection point.

The scope of the contractor shall be deemed to include all equipment, materials and
services which although are not specifically mentioned in the bid documents and/or in
contractor’s proposal but are necessary for the satisfactory operation of the Solar PV
system and its integration with evacuation system provided by STU.

4.2.3 Scope of Supply

The equipment and materials for Grid Interactive Solar PV Power Plant with all the
associated evacuation system but not be limited to the Supply of the following:

[Link] DC System
a) The contractor shall provide a minimum DC to AC ratio of 135% (at STC). If
additional DC capacity is required to meet the NAGG, the contractor shall
supply the necessary DC capacity accordingly without any financial
implication to SGEL. The DC capacity shall be based on the Standard Test
Conditions (STC) rating of the PV modules. Further bidder shall guarantee
NAGG at delivery point based on STC conditions.
b) Solar PV Module from the latest ALMM list issued by MNRE time to time.
c) Module Mounting structures (MMS) including all necessary accessories
d) String Monitoring System/String Monitoring Unit, String Fuses, Surge
Protection System including all necessary accessories with String Monitoring
capabilities
e) DC Array Field Lightning Arrestors
f) Power Conditioning Unit (PCU) including all necessary accessories
g) Solar Cables along with lugs, glands, ferrules, straight/Y-connectors and other
materials required for proper cable termination at both the ends.
h) Junction Boxes & all necessary accessories
i) DC Earthing system including all necessary accessories
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 j) Any other system/equipment which is not mentioned above and required for
successful commissioning of the project shall be in the scope of bidder

[Link] AC Systems
a) Inverter Duty Transformers, Auxiliary Transformers including all necessary
accessories
b) HT Switchgear
c) LT Switchgear
d) AC Cabling System-LT Power & Control, HT Cables, Cable Support System
along with cable termination kits. (Details are mentioned in cables chapter
under DC system)
e) Transmission Line
f) Protection System
g) Energy Metering System (ABT Meters)
h) Earthing System & Lightning Protection System with all necessary accessories
i) Plant illumination system
j) Auxiliary Power Supply System
k) Battery System including all necessary accessories (as applicable)
l) UPS with battery bank of sufficient capacity.
m) SCADA System with all necessary accessories.
n) Bay extension at substation end (If required)
o) Any other system/equipment which is not mentioned above and required for
successful commissioning of the project shall be in the scope of bidder

[Link] General System

a) Weather Monitoring Station
b) Fire Detection and fire protection system in buildings, transformer yard.
c) Dry Type/Water based Module Cleaning system.
d) CCTV System for entire Solar PV Plant.
e) The contractor shall make their own necessary arrangements for water supply
during construction and O&M period also for module cleaning. Also, during
operations and maintenance of the Solar Power Plant, internal water supply
arrangement including suitable capacity borewell and storage tanks are to be
arranged by the Bidder. Further, charges if any claimed by any competent
authorities in future for usage of water shall be payable by the contractor.
f) Any other system/equipment which is not mentioned above and required for
successful commissioning of the project shall be in the scope of bidder

[Link] Tools & Tackles

The Contractor shall supply all necessary tools and tackles and other instruments
required for the erection, assembly, disassembly, Commissioning, testing, operation
and proper maintenance of the plant and equipment and systems on returnable basis.

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[Link] Spares
The Contractor shall supply and maintain adequate inventory of all the spares
(including software’s) required for safe, reliable and trouble free operation &
maintenance of the complete Solar PV Plant during the period of contract. The price of
these spares shall be deemed to be included in the contract price. List of spares has
been attached in relevant clause of this technical specification. However, any
additional spares as recommended by OEMs for safe and reliable operation of Solar
PV plant shall be provided by the bidder.

4.2.4 Scope of Services

The scope of services shall include all associated works & services in respect of above
supplies that are needed to make the system complete in all respect for its safe, reliable,
efficient, and trouble-free operation.
[Link] Assessment of site
The contractor is required to measure the Solar Radiation and other climatic conditions
relevant to predict the plant performance. This is necessary to study solar parameters
and Guaranteed Performance of the Solar Power Plant. The satellite-based analysis is
to be combined with direct ground-based measurement equipment in order to achieve
the necessary accuracy and level of detail in the assessment of solar, parameters and
climatic conditions.
Note: “The Contractor shall prepare a Preliminary Project Report for the project &
submit the same to SGEL within Two months (2 months) from Date of
Issuance of LOA.”
The major categories of site-specific assessment required shall include, but not
limited to the following:
a) Global Solar Radiation (“GHI”) on horizontal plane
b) Global Solar Radiation (“GSR”) on Tilted plane equal to tilt of the modules
c) Temperature for ambient and module surface
d) Wind Speed and direction

[Link] Design & Engineering

Basic Engineering, Detailed Design and Engineering of Grid Interactive Solar PV
Plant and its associated Civil, Electrical & Mechanical auxiliary systems including
preparation of foundation drawings, single line diagrams, installation drawings,
electrical layouts, design calculations etc. Design memorandum and other relevant
drawings and documents required for engineering of all facilities within the scope to
be provided under this contract, are covered under contractor’s scope of work.
 Design Memorandum/Design Basis Report
The Contractor shall prepare and submit to the Employer a “Design
Memorandum/ Design basis Report” within Two months (2 months) from
Date of Issuance of LOA, of the Plant fulfilling the contract
specification/requirement. The memorandum shall include the design
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 philosophy, methodology, system description, input parameters for design,
major technical features, basic arrangement/ layout etc. The observations
/comments of the Employer (if any) should be duly incorporated by the
contractor.
[Link] Finalization of Sub-Contractors/Sub-vendors
The Contractor shall be responsible for the finalization of sub-contractors/Sub-
vendors for all the Supplies & services as required to make the system complete in
all respect for its safe, reliable, efficient and trouble-free operation. The list of such
sub-contractor’s /Sub vendors shall be provided by the Contractor with the Bid.
Further, the contractor will confirm that vendors/Suppliers are complying for all
items used for construction of Solar Power Project with the requirements of
respective clauses of Technical Specifications (Section-IV) and are complying with
Office Orders issued by different Ministries of State and Government of India from
time to time.
The change of vendor’s post award is not accepted in respect of items for which
vendors name has already been submitted in relevant Attachment at time of Bid
submission. However, in case of extreme exigencies, request for inclusion of
vendors will be done on case-to-case basis. For such inclusions, contractor will
provide detailed justification and following documents (PO and performance
certificate of similar rating, latest ISO:9001 certificate and financial statement of last
3 years in which 2 years are in positive) for inclusion of additional new sub-vendor
as envisaged in the contract document/TS.
For all other items / services other than the equipment’s mentioned in the
Attachment submitted along with the Bid. Bidder shall furnish the list of sub-
vendors approved by the Bidder’s organization approved vendor
selection/assessment policy. The approved sub vendor for other items shall be
considered deemed approved by the Employer.

[Link] Mobilization at site

Workforce: Accommodation for the workforce required for construction is in the
contractor’s scope.
Electricity: Arrangement of Power requirement during project construction is in
contractor’s scope.
Water: Arrangement of Water requirement during construction & operation phase of
the project is in contractor’s scope.
[Link] Packaging, Transportation, Unloading and Storage
Packing and Transportation from the manufacturer's works to the site including
customs clearance & port clearance, payment of port charges, (if any), Receipt,
Unloading, storage, preservation and conservation of equipment at the site shall be
in the scope of the Contractor.

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 Heaviest package to be transported with suitable number of axles for safe
transportation of consignment in accordance with specifications of class 70R road
and bridge capacity.
4.2.5 Civil Works
The scope of civil construction work shall include all Works required for the Solar
PV Project but not limited to the following:
a) Topographic Survey
b) Geo-technical Investigation at site
c) Site Preparation: Site grading including slope protection, ground
preparation/ filling/ levelling (if required) of the identified area and cutting,
clearing and transporting of bushes/ vegetation/ trees etc.
d) Foundation: Construction of foundation and Mounting structures as required
for the equipment.
e) Rooms/Cabins: Construction of Control room, Inverter room, Store Room,
security room/Cabins, Gate complex, Equipment Rooms etc., as required
along with requisite furniture, workstations, Air Conditioning and other
equipment as per specifications.
f) Roads & Pathways: Construction of Internal Main Road and internal
secondary roads/service roads/pathways and peripheral roads.
g) Approach Road (if any): Connecting the existing nearby Main Road upto
the suitable entrance of land parcel. The construction of approach road is in
the scope of contractor.
h) Internal Main Road: From the Approach Road/ Main Gate upto MCR shall
be provided by the Contractor.
i) Internal Main Road, Internal Secondary Roads/ Service Roads/ Pathways and
Peripheral Roads shall be provided by the Contractor.
j) Construction of toilets along with Sewage disposal system such as Septic
Tank & soak pit for all toilets.
k) Contractor shall make their own necessary arrangements for water supply
during construction and O&M of the project. Further, charges if any claimed
by any competent authorities in future for usage of water shall be payable by
the contractor.
l) Drains: Design, construction, and maintenance of drainage system shall be in
the scope of the contractor. Design and construction of internal plant drainage
system and its interface/connection with the Main Drainage System shall be
in the scope of the contractor.
m) Cable Routing: Requisite cable routing through cable trenches/trestle and/ or
cable tray, buried/duct banks/above ground (on concrete ballast or any other
suitable means) as per site conditions. Cable routing shall be done as per
drawing approved by SGEL, however minor changes in the routing may be
done at site to meet the site condition in consultation with SGEL (site).
n) Power cables laying with proper cable tray arrangements.
o) Construction of Switchyard for Inverter Output Voltage/Switchyard Output
voltage system including all equipment’s, panels and other accessories etc.

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 p) Civil Foundation of all electrical item including EHV Switchyard and
Transmission Systems.
q) Rainwater Harvesting for Control Room and Switchyard Building (if
applicable).
r) Fencing: Fencing along the periphery of the land for Solar Power Project
shall be in the scope of contractor.
s) Other Miscellaneous Civil works.

4.2.6 Installation, Erection, Testing, Commissioning

The scope of the contractor shall have deemed to include Design, Engineering,
Supply, Erection, Testing, Commissioning of all the equipment including successful
completion of Performance Guarantee Test of Solar PV Project. The synchronization
shall be done in accordance with the applicable Grid Code and the state & central
authority regulations or MSEDCL / MSETCL authority respectively.
4.2.7 Performance Guarantee Test
Bidder has to quote the first-year annual generation in the relevant section of the
bidding document. The same has to be demonstrated during the performance
guarantee test.
The performance guarantee tests shall be carried out as specified elsewhere in the
Technical Specification. All special equipment, tools and tackles instruments,
measuring devices required for the successful conductance of PG test shall be
provided by the bidder, free of cost.
The performance guarantee tests shall be carried out as specified in 4.4.6 of the
Technical Specification/Requirement (Section- IV).
INPUT FOR LIQUIDITY DAMAGE FOR SHORTFALL IN PERFORMANCE
DURING THE PERFORMANCE GUARANTEE TEST.
Solar Insolation Data for Proposed Site

Month Solar Insolation (kWhr/m2)

Jan 154.8
Feb 162.5
Mar 198.4
Apr 198.7
May 202.4
Jun 151.3
Jul 123.5
Aug 129.8
Sep 141.1
Oct 150.0
Nov 142.5
Dec 142.1
Year 1897.1

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 Determination of Liquidated Damages for shortfall in generation during Performance
Guarantee Test:
Shortfall in generation in (kWh) x R x 10.6454

Determination of Liquidated Damages for shortfall in generation during O&M Period:

Shortfall in generation in (kWh) x R
Where R is the Tariff in INR/kWh i.e. Rs. 3.1 /Unit for the project - at which PPA has
been signed with MSEDCL / MSETCL.

4.2.8 Testing
a) During detailed engineering, the contractor shall submit to the Employer the
valid type tests reports for approval/review. These tests should have been
conducted on the equipment similar to those proposed to be supplied under
this contract at an independent laboratory or should have been witnessed by a
client. However, if the contractor is not able to submit valid type test report(s)
or in the case of type test report(s) are not found to be meeting the
specification requirement, the contractor shall conduct all such tests under
this contract at no additional cost to the employer.
b) All the acceptance tests and Routine Tests, inspection at manufacturer's
works as well as at site shall be carried out strictly as per specifications,
relevant standards and in accordance with the Quality Assurance Plan and
reports which shall be submitted to Employer.

4.2.9 Warranty
The contractor shall provide the warranty for the equipment as mentioned below:
a) PV modules used in grid connected solar power plants must be warranted for
peak output wattage, which should not be less than 90% at the end of 10
years and 80% at the end of 25 years.
b) The modules shall be warranted for at least 10 years for failures due to
material defects and workmanship.
c) The mechanical structures, electrical works and overall workmanship of the
grid connected solar power plants must be warranted for a minimum of 5
years.
d) The Inverters/PCUs installed in the solar power plant must have a warranty
for 5 years.
e) In addition to above, the contractor shall also provide warranty for the
equipment’s.
f) All warranties shall be in the name of SGEL.

4.2.10 Approvals and Licenses

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[Link] The Contractor, on behalf of the Employer, shall obtain all applicable statutory
approvals / clearances required from Government Departments/regulatory Authority
including but not limited to the following:
a) Pollution control board clearance, if required.
b) CEIG
c) System Studies (if any)
d) Power Evacuation
e) Environmental Clearance (if applicable)
f) Construction Power
g) CT, PT and Metering System testing at Authorized lab as per Requirement of
the concerned Agencies.
h) CTU Data Transmission/Integration at MSEDCL / MSETCL, if applicable as
per MSEDCL / MSETCL requirements.
i) Any other approvals and permissions not specifically mentioned but may be
required for smooth Construction and Operation & Maintenance of the Plant.
j) Payment for reactive power and harmonic study shall be in the scope of the
Contractor.
Bidder shall apply for necessary approvals, permits and clearances not more than 90
days from the issuance of LoA, which shall be complete in all respects,
incorporating the clarifications/changes as required by the concerned authorities.
[Link] An indicative list of applicable approvals is as mentioned below. While MSAPL has
already obtained certain key statutory approvals/ clearances (details of which will be
provided in the Data Room), the Successful Bidder is required to obtain all other
necessary clearances and permits, through the Project SPV, as required for
construction, operation and maintenance of the Units and its interconnection
facilities.

Sr. No. Name of Approval/Clearance Department

1.1 Clearance from ZP Office Zila Parishad CEO
1.2 Clearance from PWD Office PWD
1.3 Clearance from rehabilitation Centre Rehabilitation Department
1.4 Forest Clearance Forest Department
1.5 Joint Measurement Bhumi Abhilekh
Department (TILR)
1.6 Town Planning clearance Urban Department
1.7 Irrigation officer Irrigation Department
1.8 Clearance from Mining Department Mining Department
2. Vendor (SPV) registration MEDA
3 Deemed Grid Connectivity MSEDCL / MSETCL
4 Standard Metering Specification
5.1 Confirmation / Approval Grid Connectivity MSEDCL / MSETCL
5.2 Changes in Land (Govt. / optional private MSEDCL
land)

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 6 Project Registration MEDA
7 Electrical Inspector Plan Approval EI Office
8 Electrical Inspector charging permission EI Office
9 Installation of SEM Meters & NOC for MSEDCL
SEM Charging
10 Final Grid Connectivity approval MSETCL
11 Synchronization permission from SLDC SLDC
12 Permission to Commission (PTC) MSEDCL
13 Project Commissioning by Field Office MSEDCL

[Link] All Construction and O & M of the Plant shall be carried out through appropriate
relevant Standards, regulations and procedures laid by IMPLEMENTING
AGENCY/MNRE/CEA/CERC/SERC/CEIG/ MSEDCL / MSETCL and other
statutory and regulatory authorities as and when applicable. Further, this shall
comply the applicable labour laws. The Contractor shall make himself aware of the
same and shall not solely depend upon the Employer.

[Link] The Contractor shall make all required Liaisoning/co-ordination with the concerned
agencies for obtaining such approvals including Chief Electrical Inspector General,
CTU, Statutory Authorities, concerned power utilities etc. for
interconnection/synchronization of the solar power plant with the State Grid, so as to
commence utilization of power generated from solar power plant soon after its
commissioning.

[Link] The Contractor will obtain approvals and other necessary clearances from the
concerned authorities related to land including allotment of land, its possession etc.,
for the project.

[Link] The Contractor, in its own interest, is advised to get fully acquainted with the
approvals and clearances within the state where the Solar Power Project is to be
developed and obtain for himself on its own all information that may be necessary
for such approvals and clearances.

4.2.11 Training of Employer’s Personnel

NA

4.2.12 Insurance Coverage

The Contractor shall provide all the adequate insurances during EPC and O&M
period to cater all Construction and O&M of the plant to indemnify the Employer in
accordance with Clause No. 3.56 of Bid Documents.

4.2.13 Scope of Operation & Maintenance (O&M)

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 Comprehensive O&M of the solar PV plant (s) for a period of Three (03) years
from the COD is in the scope of the Contractor. The Detailed scope of O&M
Services has been specified in [Link].6 of this section.

4.2.14 Energy estimation and scheduling

The work regarding the Estimation, Scheduling & Forecasting on daily basis in form
of day ahead schedule as per applicable guidelines shall be in the scope of contractor
without any additional cost to Employer during period of O&M Contract.
Coordination with concerned Agencies (MSEDCL / MSETCL etc.) for the above
shall also be in the scope of the contractor. The Contractor shall be required to
Schedule its power as per the applicable regulations /requirements / guidelines of
MSEDCL / MSETCL or any other competent agency and same being recognized by
the competent authority /agency as per applicable regulation/ law / direction and
maintain compliance to the applicable Codes/ Grid Code requirements and directions,
if any, as specified by concerned MSEDCL / MSETCL from time to time. Any
deviation from the Schedule will attract the provisions of applicable regulation /
guidelines / directions and any financial implication on account of this shall be borne
by the contractor.
4.2.15 Performance Monitoring
The performance monitoring of the system shall be as per the terms & requirements
of SGEL/ MSEDCL / MSETCL.
a) The Contractor shall maintain the list of Module IDs along with performance
characteristic data for each module (information stored in RF Identification
Tags). This data shall be submitted to MNRE/SGEL/implementing agency.
b) The Contractor must install necessary equipment to continuously measure
solar radiation on module plane, ambient temperature, wind speed and other
weather parameters and simultaneously measure the generation of DC power
as well as AC power generated from the plant. They will be required to
submit this data to State Agency and MNRE on line and/or through a report
on regular basis every month for the entire duration of O&M Period.
c) The Contractor shall provide access to MNRE/SGEL/ MSEDCL / MSETCL
or their authorized representatives for installing any additional monitoring
equipment to facilitate on-line transfer of data. All data shall be made
available as mentioned above for the entire duration of the O&M Period.
d) The SCADA System shall be built over Industrial IOT architecture with
integrated Analytics, secure web access, enterprise software and Database in
accordance with respective clause No. of TS. It shall be able to provide real
time online data (including but not limited to irradiance, plant generation
(instantaneous/daily/monthly/yearly), daily peak generation, temperature,
wind speed etc.) to MNRE/SGEL/State Agency or any other Regulatory
Agency as per requirement.

4.2.16 Handing over of the Plant

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 At the end of the contract period, the contractor shall hand over the plant and
equipment back to the Employer in completely safe and healthy condition and
without any pending defect. The items supplied by the Employer on returnable basis,
such as spares parts, consumables, tools and plants, documents etc. shall be returned
back to the Employer, else, suitable recoveries shall be made from the Contractor’s
bills.

4.2.17 DELIVERY POINT / INTERCONNECTION POINT:

"Delivery Point / Inter-connection Point" shall mean means the point(s) of
connection(s) at which energy generated from each Unit is delivered into the Grid
System at the bus bar level of the 11/22 kV substation of MSEDCL / STU.

“Metering Point” means the point(s) of connection(s) at which energy

generated from each Unit is delivered into the Grid System
at the bus bar level of the 11/22 kV substation of MSEDCL
/ STU. Metering shall be done at this interconnection point where
the power is injected into.

ABT Meter Specification-

i. For interconnection with grid and
metering, the bidder shall abide by the relevant CERC / MERC
Regulations, Grid Code and Central Electricity Authority
(Installation and Operation of Meters) Regulations, 2006 as
amended and revised from time to time. METERING SPECIFICATIONS
shall be as per schedule 6 of PPA as mentioned below.
ii. For the purpose of energy accounting, ABT compliant meters with AMR
feature shall be provided and installed by SPV at the Delivery Point. The
interface metering shall conform to the Central Electricity Authority
(Installation and Operation of Meters) Regulations, 2014 and any
amendments thereto and any specifications stipulated by STU/MSEDCL
including those set out in below table.
iii. The ABT metering equipment consisting of Main Meters and check meters
with separate ‘Current Transformer’ and ‘Potential Transformer’ shall be
identical in make, technical standards and of 0.2s (zero point two seconds)
accuracy class and calibration and comply with the requirements of Law.
iv. The meters installed at the Delivery Point shall have 4 (four) quadrants, 3
(three) phase, 4 (four) wires and provision for online/automatic reading and
time slots as required by MSEDCL and SLDC.
v. The SPV shall also establish a backup metering system/check meter which
shall be inspected and approved by MSEDCL.
vi. In the event that the main metering system is not in service as a result of
maintenance, repairs, or testing, then the backup metering system/check
meter shall be used during the period the main metering system is not in
service, and the above provisions shall apply to the reading of the backup
metering system
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 Metering CT Specification For MSKVY Project {0.2S Class-/ 5A,
Burden- 10VA (Cubical)/ 15 VA (Outdoor)}, Single Core Single Ratio

11 kV 22 kV
1 MW 50/5A 1MW-2MW 50/5A

2 MW 100/5A 3MW-4MW 100/5A

3MW-4MW 200/5A 5MW-8MW 200/5A

5MW-6MW 300/5A 9MW-13MW 300/5A

7MW-8MW 400/5A 14MW-16MW 400/5A

9MW-10MW 500/5A 17MW-20MW 500/5A

Metering PT: (11/22 KV)/√3/110V/√3, 0.2 class, 50VA,

Single Core, Single Ratio
Energy Meter: ABT, Four Quadrant Import-Export Meter, CT ratio-/5A,
0.2S class, PT ratio-11Kv/√3/110V/√3,3 X 63.5V, 50 Hz, 3 phase 4
wire(Neutral Solidly Grounded) {MSEDCL APPROVED}
NOTE: CT Ratios are provided irrespective of SOP guidelines.
Hon. MERC SOP guidelines shall be followed for grid connectivity.
Detailed Technical specifications are available on MSEDCL website.

vii. Meters supplied shall be approved by MSEDCL/ MSETCL. Already

approved document shall also be acceptable MSEDCL/ MSETCL applicable
for PM KUSUM (component C feeder level) at Maharashtra shall also be
acceptable. Already approved document from said STU shall also be
acceptable.

viii. In case there is net metering applicable at MSEDCL/MSETCL the contractor

shall make all necessary arrangement for the same.

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 PART-C
GENERAL TECHNICAL REQUIREMENTS

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4.3 GENERAL TECHNICAL REQUIREMENTS

4.3.1 Introduction
This part covers general technical requirements, which will form an integral part of
the Contract. The following provisions shall supplement all the detailed technical
requirements brought out in this section.

4.3.2 Completeness of the Facilities

Contractors may note that this is a contract inclusive of the scope as indicated
elsewhere in the specification. Each of the plant shall be engineered and designed
in accordance with the specification requirement. All engineering and associated
services are required to ensure that a completely engineered plant is provided.

All equipment furnished by the Contractor shall be complete in every respect, with
all mountings, fittings, fixtures and standard accessories normally provided with
such equipment and/or those needed for erection, completion and safe operation &
maintenance of the equipment and for the safety of the operating personnel, as
required by applicable codes, though they may not have been specifically detailed
in the respective specifications, unless included in the list of exclusions.

All similar standard components/ parts of similar standard equipment provided,

shall be interchangeable with one another.

4.3.3 Codes and Standards

[Link] All the works shall be carried out as per the standards/codes (IEC, IS etc.) referred in
the Technical requirements/ specification. All the standards and codes of practice
referred to shall be the latest editions including all applicable official amendments
and revisions. In case of conflict between this specification and those
codes/standards referred the later shall prevail.

Unless covered otherwise by Indian codes & standards and in case nothing to the
contrary is specifically mentioned elsewhere in the specifications, the latest editions
(as applicable as on date of Issue of NIT), the International/ National standards such
as JIS, ISO, SEL, SEW, IEC, & EN shall also be considered as far as applicable for
Design, Manufacturing and Testing of the respective equipment.

[Link] In addition to the codes and standards specifically mentioned in the relevant
technical specifications for the equipment / plant / system, all equipment parts,
systems and works covered under this specification shall comply with all statutory
regulations and safety codes as applicable in India as well as of the locality where
they will be installed including the following as applicable:

a) Bureau of Indian Standards (BIS)

b) Indian electricity act
c) Indian electricity rules
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 d) Indian Factories Act and State Factories Act
e) Regulations of the Central Pollution Control Board, India
f) Regulations of the Ministry of Environment & Forest (MoEF), Government
of India
g) Pollution Control Regulations of Department of Environment, Government of
India
h) State Pollution Control Board.
i) Rules for Electrical installation by Tariff Advisory Committee (TAC).
j) Indian Electricity Grid Code (IEGC), CEA/CERC /MSEDCL/MSETCL
Regulations and other statutory regulations as applicable.
k) Any other statutory codes / standards / regulations, as may be applicable.

4.3.4 Instruction Manuals (Operation & Maintenance Manuals)

The operating and maintenance instructions together with drawings (other than shop
drawings) of the equipment, as completed, shall be in sufficient detail to enable the
Employer to operate, maintain, dismantle, reassemble and adjust all parts of the
equipment. These shall give a step by step procedure for all operations likely to be
carried out during the life of the plant / equipment including, operation, maintenance,
dismantling and repair including periodical maintenance activities to be carried out
for smooth functioning of the plant. List of spare parts along with their drawings and
catalogues shall also be provided in the Manuals.

4.3.5 Progress Reports

The Contractor shall furnish to the Employer, Progress Reports with periodicity as
decided by the Employer detailing out the progress achieved in the execution of the
project including status of supply of material, progress on all erection activities as
compared to the schedules. Colour photographs and video in VCD/DVD indicating
various stages of erection and the progress of the work done at Site shall supplement
this. The report shall also indicate the reasons for the variance between the
scheduled and actual progress and the action proposed for corrective measures,
wherever necessary.

4.3.6 Project Completion Report

The Contractor shall submit a Project Completion Report at the time of handing over
the plant. Before the final acceptance of individual equipment /system by the
Employer, the Contractor will update all original drawings, documents and BOM for
the equipment/ system to "as built" conditions and submit these as built
drawings/documents to the Employer. The Works shall not be considered complete
for purposes of taking over under the terms of the General Conditions of the
Contract until the Contractor has supplied the above documents.

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4.3.7 Standardization of Works
Every effort shall be made to standardize parts and spares so as to minimize costs
throughout the Works in order to facilitate keeping stocks, maintenance,
replacement, inter changeability, etc.

4.3.8 Availability and reliability

The Contractor shall design each equipment, system or subsystem to provide 99 %
availability, reliability, low maintenance and ease of maintenance. Further, during
PVsyst simulation bidder must consider unavailability factor of 1 %(not to be
incorporated during PG test period). The Contractor shall optimize the various
systems and subsystems to minimize the number of different components and
associated spare parts. The Contractor shall also furnish details of availability
records in the reference plants stated in his experience list.
4.3.9 Material of Construction
All materials used for the construction of the equipment shall be new and shall be in
accordance with the requirements of this specification. Materials utilized for various
components shall be those, which have established themselves for use in such
applications.

4.3.10 Safety
[Link] Handling provision: Lifting lugs, brackets, eyes, and other items required for
attaching lifting devices shall be provided on all the major components of the
equipment for safe handling. Lifting devices like lifting tackles, slings, etc. to be
connected to hook of the hoist / crane shall be provided by the contractor for lifting
the equipment and accessories covered under the specification.

[Link] Safety of operation: All equipment and services provided under this contract shall
abide by commonly accepted standards for safety of operation.

4.3.11 Rating Plates, Name Plates & Labels

Each main and auxiliary item of plant including instruments shall have permanently
attached to it in a conspicuous position, a rating plate of noncorrosive and non-
hygroscopic material upon which shall be engraved manufacturer's name, equipment,
type or serial number together with details of the ratings, service conditions under
which the item of plant in question has been designed to operate, and such diagram
plates as may be required by the Employer.

4.3.12 Protection and preservative shop coating

a. All coated surfaces shall be protected against abrasion, impact, discolouration
and any other damages. All exposed threaded portions shall be suitably
protected with either metallic or a non-metallic protection device. All
primers/paints/coatings shall take into account the hot humid, corrosive &

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 alkaline, subsoil or over ground environment as the case may be. The
Contractor’s scope of work includes painting of all equipment and structures.
The quality and finish of paints shall be as per standards of BIS or approved
equivalent.
b. Preservative Shop Coating: All exposed metallic surfaces subject to corrosion
shall be protected by shop application of suitable coatings. All surfaces which
will not be easily accessible after the shop assembly, shall be treated
beforehand and protected for the life of the equipment. The surfaces that are to
be finish-painted after installation or require corrosion protection until
installation, shall be shop painted with at least two coats of primer.
c. Transformers and other electrical equipment if included shall be shop finished
with one or more coats of primer and two coats of high grade resistance enamel.
The finished colours shall be as per manufacturer's standards, to be selected and
specified by the Employer at later date.
d. Shop primer for all steel surfaces, which will be exposed to operating
temperature below 95°C shall be selected by the Contractor

4.3.13 Mechanical Works and Steel structures

[Link] Materials
a. Materials shall be new and of high-grade quality, suitable for the purpose, free
from defects and imperfections, and of the classifications and grade meeting
specification requirement. Material specifications, including grade or class shall
be shown on the appropriate drawings.
b. All materials or parts used in the equipment shall be tested in conformity with
the standards.
c. Certified Material Test Report for the materials of major/important components
and/or materials for special application shall be furnished to the Employer as
soon as possible after the tests are performed. Each test certificate shall identify
the components for which the materials are used and shall contain all
information necessary to verify compliance with the contract.

[Link] Metal Work

a. The contractor shall supply & install all anchors, fasteners, embedded metal
work, piping, & sleeves associated with & required for the equipment to be
installed under this contract, except if otherwise mentioned in the specifications.
b. The Contractor shall be responsible for the determination and details of all loads
and forces exerted by his equipment and transferred to the foundation.
c. Galvanizing: Unless otherwise specified, all structural steel including ladders,
platforms, hand rails and the like and all exterior and interior steel surfaces of
outdoor Works, as well as bolts and nuts associated with galvanized parts shall
be hot-dip galvanized, electrolytically galvanized or standardized, as may be
appropriate to the particular case.

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4.3.14 Instrumentation & Control
All instrumentation and control systems/ equipment/ devices/ components, furnished
under this contract shall be in accordance with the requirements stated herein, unless
otherwise specified in the detailed specifications.

All instrument scales and charts shall be calibrated and printed in metric units and
shall have linear gradation. The ranges shall be selected to have the normal reading at
75% of full scale.

All scales and charts shall be calibrated and printed in Metric Unit

4.3.15 Pre-Commissioning & Commissioning Facilities

a. The pre-commissioning and commissioning activities of the equipment/systems
furnished and installed by the contractor shall be the responsibility of the
Contractor. The Contractor upon completion of installation of equipment and
systems, shall conduct pre-commissioning and commissioning activities, to make
the equipment/systems ready for safe, reliable and efficient operation on sustained
basis at his expense. All pre commissioning/commissioning activities considered
essential for such readiness of the equipment/systems including those mutually
agreed and included in the Contractor’s quality assurance program as well as those
indicated in the technical Requirements/ specifications shall be performed by the
contractor. The Contractor must strictly adhere to the Commissioning procedure as
stipulated in MSETCL/MSEDCL/MERC and implementing agency.
b. The contractor shall give the concerned MSETCL/MSEDCL/implementing
agency/MERC (if applicable) at least sixty (60) days advanced preliminary written
notice and at least thirty (30) days advanced final written notice of the date on
which it intends to synchronize the Power Project to the Grid System. The
synchronization equipment and all necessary arrangements / equipment including
RTU for scheduling of power generated from the Project and transmission of data
to the concerned authority as per applicable regulation shall be the responsibility
of the Contractor.
c. The capacity of DC arrays and commissioning thereof shall be as per the terms &
requirements of SGEL.

4.3.16 Packaging & Transportation

The Contractor is solely responsible for transporting the equipment/material, machinery
with proper packaging and labor at his own cost and is also obliged to arrange for and
obtain all necessary permissions, permits, consents and licenses. All the equipment
shall be suitably protected, coated, covered or boxed and crated to prevent damage or
deterioration during transit, handling and storage at Site till the time of erection. The
Contractor shall be responsible for any loss or damage during transportation, handling
and storage due to improper packing. Upon indicating the items for which the
contractor requires the C-forms if applicable, the employer may issue the C-form. Also
arrangement of safe storage facility for preservation & conservation of all the incoming
material is in the scope of the contractor.

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 PART – D
DETAILED TECHNICAL REQUIREMENT

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4.4 DETAILED TECHNICAL REQUIREMENTS

4.4.1 CIVIL WORKS

[Link] Topographical Survey

Topographic Survey shall be done by the Contractor himself or through a reputed
agency to ascertain topographical and other general features of the site and its
surroundings as are pertaining to and needed for the performance of the work.

Based on the above, the Contractor shall prepare topography report along with contour
maps and a detailed general layout clearly marking the scope to be undertaken by the
Contractor, with clear demarcation showing boundary wall, boundary pillars, location of
control room, PV array yard, main roads, internal roads and general drainage etc. for
complete solar PV Plant.

The work shall be executed according to the specifications and good engineering
practices necessary to fulfil the objectives of the survey work.

The contractor shall get the Topography Report verified by suitable third party i.e.,
NABL (National Accreditation Board for Testing and Calibration Laboratories) or its
accredited agency/ reputed institutions and to be submitted for validation.

[Link] Geo-Technical Investigations and Testing

Geo-Technical Investigations and Testing of the proposed site shall be done by the
Contractor at his own cost. All testing shall be done in a NABL accredited / ISO
certified/ Govt. Laboratory. This includes reputed government / autonomous
laboratories / organizations, and other reputed testing laboratories. The test samples for
such test shall be jointly selected and sealed by the contractor, in the presence of the
Employer’s representative and shall be sent to the concerned laboratory. The interim and
final reports shall be made available as and when received, to the Employer.

Contractor is required to consider the Geo-Technical parameters of the proposed site as

per the final Geo-Technical Investigations and Testing report vis-à-vis locations of
various structures required for the project to design suitable foundations for the
respective structures. Further, based on the Geo-Technical Investigations and Testing
report, the Contractor shall arrange for Geo- Technical improvement wherever
necessary.

[Link] Other Investigations

The contractor shall be responsible for collecting necessary data (earth quake data, wind
velocity data, weather related data like Temperature, humidity, Corrosiveness of soil/
environment, flood, rainfall etc.) and carry out all other necessary studies/investigations
(Shadow Analysis etc.) as required for construction, execution and smooth operation of
the plant.

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[Link] Planning and Designing
a) The solar plant shall be designed so as to conform to the latest engineering
designs, architectural values and aesthetic features etc.
b) The Contractor has to plan and design all the Civil Engineering structures/works
as per the topographical survey, Geo-Technical Investigations, Other
Investigations/studies, Testing reports etc.
c) The Contractor shall develop general layout drawing for the complete solar PV
Plant including but not limited to plant array field, internal roads and pathways,
approach roads, drainage system (ensuring no water logging in the plant
premises) along with sanitary plumbing layout etc. All details related to internal
electrification, water supply and sewerage system should be clearly shown in the
drawings. Layout and design of the project shall be in accordance with
nationally/internationally accepted practices. Appropriate IS Codes (latest
version) shall be used wherever available.
d) All designs & drawings have to be developed based on specifications given in
the Bid documents, soil report and relevant IS codes unless otherwise specified.
e) All structures for civil works shall be designed for severe combination of loads,
considering wind, seismic loads etc. and as per the relevant IS codes or
international practices.
f) The Contractor should be able to provide various international and national
references, when required by employer, to substantiate his design.

[Link] Site Development

Before commencement of work including land development of the project site, the
Contractors should take into account the drainage, water runoff and general
slope/gradient of the terrain and plant area. As far as possible the excavated material,
which is suitable for fill, shall be used in project area itself. In case the earth filled is
brought from outside the plant, the contractor shall provide the necessary approvals/
documentation from govt. bodies. Waste material shall be disposed-off in sites to be
identified and arranged by contractor himself at his own cost.

[Link] Site Leveling and Grading

The EPC contractor is responsible for making the site ready and easily approachable by
clearing of bushes, felling of trees (if required with appropriate approval from concerned
authority), leveling of ground (wherever required) etc. for commencing the project. It is
to ensure that land must be graded and leveled properly and if the land pocket needs any
filling, it is to ensure that the filled earth must be well compacted as per the relevant IS
standards. It is advisable to follow the natural flow of water at the ground.

[Link] Fencing of the Project

The complete project area shall be protected from foreign ingress and unauthorized
access by fencing all along its periphery. The contractor shall provide GI Chain Link
Fence all around the periphery of the plant. The height of fencing shall be at least 2m

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 above the finished ground level. The construction of peripheral fencing and Main Entry
Gate shall conform to the relevant IS Standards and practices. The chain link fencing
shall comprise of G.I chain link fencing with mesh size 75x75 mm with a nominal GI
wire diameter of 3.15 mm.
Posts of size ISA 45x45x6 mm shall be embedded in concrete block of size (LxB)
300x300mm (or equivalent pile diameter) with a minimum depth of 800 mm or as per
the geotechnical investigation report and M20 Grade (Equivalent nominal mix of
1:1.5:3).
Fencing of Switchyard and Transformer Yard: The fencing work required for
electrical switchyard shall be of barbed wire / twisted G.I. fencing wire in accordance
with relevant IS Standards, CEIG and other statutory requirements (if any).
The complete design, materials and the erection of chain link fencing shall be done as
per standard engineering practices.

[Link] Foundations
Design of all the structures shall be done according to Geotechnical Investigation Report
and the necessary improvements required on the basis of Corrosion Class shall be in the
scope of contractor.

The support structures & foundations shall be designed depending on the geotechnical
investigation, geographical conditions, hydrology, slope stability, regional wind speed
etc. and shall also conform to the seismic conditions pertaining to the zone (using
relevant Standards and codes). The grade slab level of the structures/ instruments shall
be minimum 600mm above the Finished Grade Level or as per the recommendations of
hydrology report.

The foundation design and drawing of the module mounting structures, buildings and
other important equipment and structures shall be submitted to the employer for review
& reference as per Engineering Information Schedule.

[Link] Pathways and Roads

Suitable Approach road, Internal Main road and Internal Secondary roads/ Service
roads/ Pathways and Peripheral roads shall be made to carry safe and easy transportation
of equipment and material at the project site. These roads shall provide easy and fast
approach to each location of the plant. Approach road connecting nearest main road to
Control room shall be flexible type Bituminous road and shall be constructed with
sufficient width (minimum 5.0 m) with 0.5 m wide shoulder on both side). The road
must be well compacted as per the latest relevant IS codes and MORTH specifications
updated till date.

All Internal Secondary roads/ Service roads/ Pathways and Peripheral roads with
sufficient width (minimum 3.50 m) with shoulder on both sides shall be provided for
easy access and shall be hard rolled with any suitable material which shall ensure
availability of these roads during the O&M Stage of the project.
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 For illumination of all Internal Main roads, Internal Secondary Roads and Peripheral
roads etc., reference shall be made to relevant Electrical Specifications.
For Internal Roads of Switchyard and MCR area, kindly refer 132kV layout attached
with the tender document.

[Link] PLANT DRAINAGE SYSTEM

a) The Contractor shall conduct Hydrology Survey, Flood risk assessment of the
project area for the return period of minimum 50 years. Based on the
recommendations of Hydrology Report & Flood Risk assessment report, the
Contractor shall design Stormwater management plan and construct suitable
drainage system for rain & storm water, etc. The drainage system shall be
designed as per the IRC specifications and prevailing industry practices in
consultation with employer.
b) Provision of culverts and their design to be submitted separately. The road on
the culvert portions of the drains shall be of concrete.
c) All Buildings shall be provided with plinth protection all around, sloped towards
side drains. Plinth Protection shall be 75mm mm thick PCC laid over well
compacted 75mm well grades brick ballast base. Building peripheral drains shall
be of concrete grade M20.
d) Grade level shall be fixed with due reference to highest flood level of the
receiving water body. Laying of Hume pipe shall be in line with relevant
Standard Codes.
e) The drains outfall shall be connected to the nearest main drain/or provide
suitable soak pits in consultation with employer.
f) The contractor shall get the Hydrology Report verified by suitable third party i.e.,
NABL (National Accreditation Board for Testing and Calibration Laboratories)
or its accredited agency/ reputed institutions and to be submitted for validation.

[Link] Entry Gates

The Contractor shall provide One (01) number of entry gate at the point of entry from
approach road so as to ensure the safety of the plant as well as easy movement of the
vehicles carrying equipment’s, material etc. during execution and O & M of the plant.
The entry gate shall include one main gate and another wicket gate for pedestrians and
one number Security cabin/ Guard room adjacent to each wicket gate. The gate shall be
provided with required paint and accessories necessary for smooth operation of gate.
The main gate shall be of overall size of minimum 5m width by 3m height. The location,
number and exact size of these gates shall be decided in consultation with employer
during detailed engineering to meet site requirements. Secondary gates, if required, at
suitable locations shall be provided by the contractor.

[Link] Security Cabin/Guard Room

Security cabin/Guard room provided at entrance gate shall be of RCC type. Dimensions
of security cabin shall be minimum 3m x 3m. In addition to this, Indian type W/C

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 including wash basin and accessories shall be provided attached to the security cabin.
All the necessary plumbing and sanitary lines shall be drawn. Necessary electrical
connections for lighting and exhaust fan in W/C shall be provided.
[Link] Control Room, Inverter room and Equipment Room (As applicable)
The contractor shall construct Control Room, Inverter room (if applicable), Equipment
Room and Buildings based on the Geotechnical Investigation, site conditions as per the
system design for smooth execution as well as O & M of the Solar PV Plant. The Grade
slab level of the Buildings shall be minimum 600mm above the Finished Grade Level or
as per the hydrology report.

The control room for operation of the Solar PV Plant shall be made up of RCC
structures as per relevant Codes and site conditions. The layout, general arrangement etc.
shall be designed as per system requirement. Control Room shall also have the provision
of Store room of adequate size for proper storage of Inventory/Spares/ Tools/ Tackles
etc.

The building shall be constructed for housing Electrical Panels with space for
Maintenance, Office Space with adequate furniture, SCADA Room, Battery Room,
Toilet Block, Pantry and all other facilities and amenities required for smooth Operation
& Maintenance of the Plant. The office space in the control room must have at least 6
Chairs of industry standard revolving chairs with wheels and with provision for
adjustment of height (hydraulically/gas lift), adequate no. of fans, tube lights/LED(s), at
least 2 Nos. of storage cabinets /racks in store room, 2 Nos. of storage cabinet in office
room, etc.

The Control Room shall have minimum 02 numbers of Overhead tanks each of
minimum 2000 litre capacity of reputed make for proper water storage, one over the
control Room and the other shall be for Toilet Block and Pantry Room with proper fresh
water and sewage arrangement and septic tank with Soak pit shall be provided.

Electrical Panel Room shall have provision of ramp of adequate slope and width as well
as rolling shutters of adequate size for loading and unloading of Electrical panels and
machinery.

Inverter room (if applicable) shall be located at suitable locations corresponding to solar
arrays. The number of Inverter room (if applicable), layout etc. shall be designed as per
system requirement and the same submitted by the contractor for the review of the
employer before commencement of work.

Inverter room (if applicable) shall be Pre-Engineered Building (PEB) or standard RCC
framed structures as per requirement with cable trench arrangement located in the PV
array field and shall be constructed as per National Building Code and as per relevant
BIS Codes. Further, for outdoor inverter suitable RCC platform and canopy arrangement
of adequate strength is to be provided by the bidder for safe operation of the equipment.

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 The layout of Inverter room (if applicable) shall be designed so as to divert the heat
generated from each inverter outside the room. The contractor shall have to get the
structural design done as per the prevailing IS codes.

Adequate nos. of split AC of reputed make units shall be provided by the Contractor in
the Control Room, Office room, Conference room and rest room to maintain the
required operating temperature and ensure trouble free operation of the equipment
installed.

The Contractor shall submit Preliminary Drawings/Execution Drawings with

Architectural and Structural design and details for review/approval of the Employer. The
Employer reserves the right to modify the layout as per requirements. Based on any
modifications/recommendations, the Contractor shall submit the Final Drawings for
review/approval of the Employer. All kind of works shall be carried out as per the
relevant standards.

[Link] Store Room

Separate Store Room for the storage of mandatory spares/ other equipment shall be
provided by the contractor. The FFL of store room shall be determined on the basis of
Hydrology Report. The store room shall be made of structural steel erected over RCC
foundation. Based on the requirement during the detailed engineering the store room
may be of open/ closed type.

[Link] Specifications
The specifications for RCC works, Masonry work, Glazing, Plastering, Roofing,
Painting, water supply, plumbing & sanitary, electrification of building and stairs shall
be as detailed below:
I. RCC Works
a) RCC Frame structures shall have adequate size of footing (suitable for
soil conditions), columns, Plinth beam, grade slab, lintel beam, Roof
Slab, etc.
b) All RCC works shall be design mix as per IS: 456-2000. For structural
concrete items, Ordinary Portland Cement (43 Grade) conforming to IS:
8112 and Fly ash-based Portland pozzolana cement conforming to IS:
1489 (Part-1) shall be used for superstructures. Coarse aggregate & fine
aggregate used for concrete shall conform to IS: 383. For plaster, it shall
conform to IS:1542 and for masonry work to IS: 2116. Reinforcement
steel shall be of high strength deformed TMT steel bars of grade
minimum Fe-500 and shall conform to IS: 1786. Ductile detailing in
accordance with IS:13920 shall be adopted for superstructures and
substructures of all RCC buildings / structures.
c) M-25 – All RCC structural elements above and below ground level,
MMS foundation, cable trench, oil pit, Grade slab, Foundation for Power,
Inverter & Auxiliary Transformers and Foundation for Switchyard

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 Equipment.
d) M-20 (Equivalent nominal mix of 1:1.5:3) - Fencing work & other
important PCC works.
e) M-15 - Levelling course.
f) The Contractor shall carry out the design mix of M-25 and M-20 grade
concrete on priority. The design mix shall be reviewed by Employer
before start of work.
g) All loads shall be considered in line with IS: 875. Seismic loads for
design shall be in accordance with IS: 1893 and relevant standards.
h) IS: 2502 Code of Practice for Bending and Fixing of bars for concrete
Reinforcement must be compiled for reinforcement. IS: 5525 and Sp:34
shall be followed for reinforcement detailing. A minimum 75 mm thick
PCC shall be provided below RCC wherever RCC is laid over the
ground. Proper and sufficient formwork/shuttering shall be provided for
the required period as per IS: 456. Grouting Cement mortar (1:2) grout
with non-shrink additives shall be used for grouting below base plate of
column. The grout shall be high strength grout having a sufficient
characteristic compressive strength as per requirement. The grout shall
be chloride-free, cement based, free flowing, non-metallic grout.

II. Specification for Pre-Engineering Building

a) The PEB shall be made of structural steel construction with double
skinned metal roofing and wall cladding of approved profile. It shall be
designed, manufactured, supplied and erected by the Contractor/PEB
agency. PEB shall be complete with painting, metal facia, metal gutter,
rain water down comers, sun-shades, openings, etc., along with associat-
ed structural steel, cladding and roofing work insulation, Trims & Flash-
ings. Each item of PEB like panels, masonry, plastering, flooring, foun-
dation, fittings etc. shall be suitable for complete life of solar plant. The
construction methodology for PEB shall also be submitted for SGEL re-
view before start of works.
b) The layout of building shall be designed so as to divert the heat generat-
ed from the building outside the room. The building shall be designed
for a life of 25 years. The successful Contractor shall have to get the
structural design done as per the prevailing Indian standard codes and
International Standard. The PEB shall have a robust water tightness at
all joints and connections. The building shall have a high class durability

III. Structural Steel Requirements

a) All structural steel work shall be designed as per provisions of latest IS:
800.
b) All hot rolled primary structural members and Rod/Angle/Pipe bracing
etc. shall conform to IS: 2062, minimum Grade E250 Quality A.
Secondary members for Purlins and Girts shall conform to the

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 specification of IS 811 or ASTM A1003-12 made from steel sheets
conforming to ASTM A1011-12b Grade 50 having a minimum yield
strength of 345 MPa. All other miscellaneous secondary members shall
have minimum yield strength of 250 MPa.
c) The structural bolted connections shall confirm to IS: 1367, while the
Anchor/foundation Bolts shall conform to IS: 5624 and relevant IS code.
d) Further, all the structural steel shall be hot dip galvanised as per relevant
Standards.
e) All Outdoor metal containers/ Enclosure/ Rolling shutter items shall be
provided with HDG/paint designed with high durability as per ISO
12944 and IS 800. For finishing coat suitable color pigment shall be
added. All paints including primer shall be of the reputed
brand/manufacturer and as approved by the Engineer-In-charge. The
method of application shall be as per the recommendations of the
manufacturer.

IV. Masonry Work

All brick works shall be using at least Class designation 7.5 of approved quality
as per IS: 1077, IS: 2212 and IS: 3495.

V. Doors & Windows

Frame for doors, windows and ventilators shall be of steel and conform to IS –
1081 with necessary glass panels including of all fixtures and painting etc.
Doors shutters, windows and ventilators shall be made of aluminum sections or
combination of compact sheet and clear float/ wired glass.
Sections of door frame and window frame shall be adopted as per industrial
standards.

VI. Glazing:
All accessible ventilators and windows of all buildings shall be provided with
min. 4mm thick float glass, plain or tinted for preventing solar radiations, unless
otherwise specified. For single glazed aluminium partitions and doors, float
glass shall be used.

VII. Plastering: Plastering in cement mortar shall be applied to all internal, external
walls and ceiling of slab respectively as per Indian Standard.

VIII. Flooring:
Flooring for stores shall be of cement flooring in concrete mix 1:2:4 using 10
mm aggregates as per IS 2571.
Flooring for control building, equipment room and other places, if needed, shall
be of vitrified tiles.

IX. Roofing: The Contractor shall provide roof to main control room Building that

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 shall consists of Cast-in-situ RCC slab treated with a water proofing system
which shall be an integral cement based treatment conforming to CPWD
specifications or equivalent. The Staircase to be provided shall be of RCC type.

X. Painting of Walls & Ceilings:

White washing and colour washing work shall be conforming to IS 6278.

XI. Plinth Protection:

Plinth protection shall be provided around all the buildings with Brickbats and
PCC M20A20 of at least 150mm thickness & 1000 mm width with smooth
finish of top surface sloping towards the nearest drain.

XII. Water Supply:

GI pipes of Medium quality conforming to IS: 1239 (Part I) and IS: 1795 for
Mild Steel pipes or CPVC Pipes conforming to relevant IS Standard shall be
used for all water supply and plumbing works. The PVC storage water storage
tank(s) conforming to IS: 12701 shall be provided over the roof of the main
control room with adequate capacity to meet requirement, complete with all
fitting including float valve, stop cock etc. Required water connection to service
the main control room shall be in the scope of the Contractor. Further, bidder
shall provide minimum 2 HP motor or as per sizing calculation, whichever is
higher for pumping water to overhead tanks.

XIII. Plumbing And Sanitary: Sanitary fittings, which includes water closet
(EWC/IWC), Wash Basins, Sink, Urinal Fittings including Flushing Tank and
necessary plumbing lines shall be provided for Office cum Stores, stores
Building, security house.

XIV. Electrification of Building:

Electrification of building shall be carried out by the Contractor as per IS: 732,
IS: 4648 and other relevant standards. The lighting design of the buildings shall
be carried out as per IS 3646. The building shall be provided with adequate
quantity of light fittings, 5A/ 15A 1 phase sockets, fans etc., controlled by
required ratings of MCBs and MCB, DBs. It is encouraged that Contractor shall
use the latest energy efficient equipment for the electrification and illumination.

[Link] Cable Trenches

In Main Control room, Inverter rooms & Switchyard area cables shall be laid in concrete
cable trenches. Cable trenches of suitable dimensions with GI cable trays shall be
provided. The trench cover in Main Control room and Inverter rooms shall be of steel
grating/ chequered plate type. The trench cover in Switchyard area shall be of concrete.

All other cables in the project area shall be buried cables with a provision for
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 culvert/Hume pipe for protection of cables under the motorable roads. The details of
buried cables are provided in the Electrical Specifications in this contract and the same
shall be followed.

The laying of cable inside the plant area shall be decided during detailed engineering
depending upon the site conditions.
[Link] Switchyard Civil Works (If applicable)
a) Switchyard civil works include step up transformer plinth, HT Switchgear kiosk
plinth, pole structure foundation, earth pits, metal spreading curb wall.
b) The transformer/ HT switchgear kiosk plinth shall be made of brickwork or
RCC conforming to relevant standards. Its height shall be decided based on
Inverter Output Voltage.
c) Earth pit construction shall be of brickwork covered with RCC (1:2:4) heavy
duty pre-cast slabs. Cable Trench in Switchyard shall be of RCC M25 grade
concrete.
d) Switchyard/ double pole area must be surrounded by chain link fencing with pre-
cast RCC post/ galvanized MS angle of suitable size with double leaf gate as per
CEIG Requirements. Area enclosed within this perimeter must be filled with
100 mm thick gravel.
e) Switchyard foundations shall be RCC of Minimum M25 grade and structures
shall be provided strictly as per CEIG/STU /CTU Norms/ requirements/design
as applicable.
f) Transformer and equipment’s foundations shall be designed based on the final
geotechnical investigation report. Transformer foundations shall have its own pit
which would cover the area of the transformer and cooler banks, so as to collect
any spillage of oil or oil drainage in case of emergency. The oil pit shall be filled
with granite stones of 40 mm size uniformly graded. The individual oil pits shall
be connected to an oil collection pit which shall be sized to accommodate oil
volume of the transformer connected to it, without backflow. The oil pit shall be
connected to oily water drainage system. Dimensions of the discharge pipe shall
consider rainfall intensity also. The water shall be discharged into the nearest
drain by gravity flow or pumping.
g) Transformer track rails shall confirm to IS:3443. The requirement of fire barrier
wall between transformers shall be as per Electricity Rules and IS:1646
recommendations.

[Link] Quality Assurance of Civil Works

The Contractor shall establish, equip and operate a comprehensive quality assurance
set up at the site during the full period of execution of the works. The principal
responsibilities and duties of this set up shall be to ensure that all works carried out
and materials produced or supplied by the Contractor comply fully with the
specifications.
In addition to the requirement of experienced manpower for the works, Contractor
shall also provide for quality assurance staff both for the field testing and for the
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 laboratory.

[Link].1 Sampling and Testing of Construction Materials

The method of sampling for testing of construction materials and work/ job samples
shall be as per the relevant IS / standards / codes and in line with the requirements of
the technical specifications / quality plans. All samples shall be jointly drawn, signed
and sealed wherever required, by the Contractor and the engineer or his authorized
representative.
The Contractor shall carry out testing in accordance with the relevant IS / standards /
codes and in line with the requirements of the technical specifications quality plans.
Where no specific testing procedure is mentioned, the tests shall be carried out as per
the best prevalent engineering practices and to the directions by the Engineer or his
authorized representative.
All testing shall be done in the presence of the engineer or his authorized
representative in a NABL accredited / Govt. Laboratory acceptable to Owner. The
test samples for such test shall be jointly selected and sealed by the engineer and
contractor and thereafter these shall be sent to the concerned laboratory through the
covering letter signed by Owner’s engineer.
The test report along with the recommendations shall be obtained from the
laboratories without delay and submitted to Owner.

[Link].2 Field Quality Plan

Before commencing the execution works at project area, the Contractor shall prepare
and submit the Field Quality Plans (FQP) and obtain approval of Owner, which shall
detail out for all the works, equipment, services, quality practices and procedures etc.,
in line with the requirement of the technical specifications to be followed by the
Contractor at site. This FQP shall cover all the items / activities covered in the
contract / schedule of items required, right from material procurement to completion
of the work at site.

The standard Field Quality Plan is attached at Technical Specifications Clause No.
4.4.11. The standard Field Quality Plan may be reviewed and finalized, if required
during detailed engineering.

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4.4.2 DC SYSTEMS

a) The contractor shall guarantee net 2.192 MU/MW at POI/Metering Point in the
first year after COD. However, as per the Attachment 10 of this document,
bidder shall quote the Net Guaranteed Million Units to be generated during the
contract year. The 1st Year Guaranteed Net Energy shall not be less than the
MUs provided by the employer. The minimum CUF for each plant having
minimum installed capacity of individual site shall be 25% at POI/Metering
Point.

b) Bidders may assume suitable loss percentage as per their practice. However,
Bidders to demonstrate the net energy quoted at the POI irrespective of the loss
percentage they considered.

c) All Operation & Maintenance charges up to delivery point in R/o

Transmission line shall be to the account of the Successful Bidder.

d) The contractor shall provide a minimum DC to AC ratio of 135% (at STC).

[Link] SOLAR PHOTOVOLTAIC (SPV) MODULES:

The Solar PV Module must be suitable for 1500V system. The technical requirements
are specified as below:

Sr. Parameters Requirements

No.
1 Technology Mono-crystalline Half Cut Cells, Mono
facial/Bi-facial (Glass- Glass)
2 Efficiency (Minimum Min 20% at Standard Test Condition
Acceptable)
3 Solar PV Module wattage Min 540 Wp
4 Allowable Tolerance in STC 0W to +5Wp (No negative tolerance
Power Rating permitted)
5 System Voltage 1500V DC or higher
6 Fill Factor (min required) 0.70
7 NOCT 45 ℃± 2℃
8 Temperature Coefficients (%/ -0.43% per deg C
℃): Maximum Temp.
coefficient of Power
9 Safety Class II or higher
10 Warranty for Modules (All warranties shall be in the name of SGEL)
a) Performance Warranty a) Minimum 97 % rated power
output at STC during the first year
after year of completion.
b) 90% at the end of 10 years and
80% at the end of 25 years from
the date of successful completion
of COD
b) Product Warranty 10 years for failures due to material and
workmanship.
c) Linear Power Warranty 25 Yrs
d) Design Product Life 25 Yrs
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 11 Module performance Insurance As per Clause [Link].1
12 Relative Humidity 85%
13 Operating Temperature -40 ℃ to 85℃
14 Electric Cable
a) Voltage Rating 1.5kVDC
b) UV resistant properties Yes
c) Compatibility Should be compatible with MC4
connector and EN 50618/ relevant IS, IEC
certified
15 MC4 Connector 1500 V rating and EN 62852/ relevant IS,
IEC certified
16 Glass
a) Type Toughened/tempered/semi-tempered/Heat
strengthened low iron glass
b) Min Thickness 3.2 mm (2.5 mm for glass-to glass
frameless & 2.0 mm for glass to glass
framed modules) allowed with -0.1 mm
tolerance.
c) Transmittance > 90%
d) Bending <0.3%
17 Back sheet
a) Type Three layered structures. Outer layer of
fluoropolymer, middle layer of Polyester
(PET) based and Inner layer of
fluoropolymer or UV resistant polymer.
b) Thickness Minimum 300 microns
c) Water vapour transmission rate >3g/m2/day
d) Voltage tolerance of Minimum 1000V
18 Module Frame
a) Material Anodized Aluminium or corrosion
resistant material
b) Anodizing thickness 15 micron or better
c) Thickness/ Height Nominal 30mm
19 EVA/ PoE/ EPE
a) UV Resistant properties Yes
b) No yellowing properties Yes
c) Adhesion strength Minimum 60 N/cm
20 Solar Cell
a) Surface Coating Anti-Reflecting material
21 Sealant
a) Break Down Voltage > 15kV/ mm
22 Junction Box
a) No of Bypass diode 3 or as per suitability
b) Material of construction of JB UV resistant material
c) Degree of Protection IP 67 or better
d) Provision of allow entry Yes
/escape of air in /from the
Junction Box
22 RFID Tag
a) Withstand harsh environment Yes
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 condition
b) Provision of RFID reader Yes
along with all associated
Software & Cables
c) Information to be mentioned  Name of the manufacturer - PV
Module & PV Cells
 Month and year of the manufacture
(separately for solar cells and
module)
 Country of origin (separately for solar
cells and module)
 I-V curve for the module at Standard
Test Condition (1000 W/m2, AM1.5,
25°C)
 Wattage, Im, Vm and FF for the
module
 Unique Serial No and Model No of
the module
 Date and year of obtaining IEC PV
module qualification certificate
 Name of the test lab issuing IEC
certificate
 Other relevant information on
traceability of solar cells and module
as per ISO 9000
22 Registered in latest ALMM Yes and supporting document shall be
List approved by MNRE as on submitted by contractor.
date of Invoicing
23 Compliances “E-Waste Yes and undertaking shall be submitted by
(Management & Handling) contractor.
Rules, 2011” notified by the
Government and as revised
and amend from time to time
24 Hazardous & other Waste Yes and undertaking shall be submitted by
(Management and the contractor (if applicable).
Transboundary Movement)
Rules, 2016, as amended from
time to time, as applicable
25 Registration with BIS Yes and supporting document shall be
submitted by contractor.
26 Transportation, handling, In accordance with the manufacturer
storage and installation of manual. SOP shall be submitted by
modules bidder.
27 Third Party verified PAN files Shall be provided by bidder.

28 Self-certified Electro- Shall be submitted in Hard disc

Luminescence (EL) Test
Report of all the Crystalline
Silicon based PV modules
29 Type Test Report The module shall be type tested under
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 following IEC or their similar Indian or
other standard:
a) IEC 61215 2nd Edition or latest:
Design qualification and type
b) IEC61730 Part 1 &2: PV module
safety qualification testing.
c) IEC 61701: Salt Mist corrosion
testing of PV Module
d) IEC 62716: Ammonia Resistant
certified
e) IEC 62804 or equivalent TUV
Rhineland std.: PID (Potential
Induced Degradation) free Module.
f) EN 50618/ relevant IS, IEC certified:
For connecting cable.
g) Type Test report for connector and
Junction Box shall be provided as per
applicable IS/IEC/ relevant standard.
30 Construction Data Form Shall be provided along with Type Test
Report
Note:
a) Modules of same rating and manufacturer shall be connected to any
single inverter.
b) The current mismatch of the modules connected to an inverter should be
less than 2%.
c) The PV modules deployed must have valid test certificates as per above
specified IEC Standards by one of the NABL Accredited Test Centers in
India. In case of module types/ equipment for which such Test facilities
may not exist in India at present, test certificates from reputed ILAC
Member body accredited Labs abroad will be acceptable.

[Link].1 Module performance Insurance:

To ensure faithful performance of PV modules, Bidder must submit an insurance with
a coverage of minimum 6 % of value of the PV Module supplies envisaged under the
contract for 25 years, with the employer as its beneficiary. Any financial implication
encountered due to insurance shall be borne by the bidder. The Bidder’s insurance
liabilities pertaining to the scope of works are detailed out in elsewhere in Bidding
Document.
a) Insurance to be provided through any agency in MNRE approved list, issued
vide OM Dated 07.01.2020.
b) In case of insolvency of the contractor, the Employer under the terms of the
insurance policy against Module Performance and Warranty shall be entitled to
raise a claim against the Module Warranty Insurance Policy and in order to
benefit from the coverage provided by the aforementioned policy. The
Contractor shall be responsible for maintaining the coverage provided under
the Module Warranty Insurance Policy at all times, at its cost and expense.
c) Further, the Contractor to note that Employer requires the following to be
complied while covering the Warranty/Guarantee/Performance of the supplied

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 goods under the insurance:
(i) Single Insurance Policy for Product Warranty/Guarantee and
performance before dispatch of the last lot of PV Modules.
(ii) The Insurance Policy shall be valid for a minimum period of twenty-five
(25) years from the date of receipt of last batch/lot of equipment at site.
(iii) The premium charges, recurring charges, any other expenditure under the
Insurance Policy shall be covered by the Contractor.
(iv) The insurer must continue to compensate end users for warranty claims
for the product quality and/or performance even if contractor ceases to
exist as an independent operating company.
(v) The insurance shall be non-cancellable by the insurer and shall provide
third party bankruptcy rights.
(vi) Coverage under the insurance policy shall be immediate, without any
waiting period.

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[Link] MODULE MOUNTING STRUCTURES (MMS)

[Link].1 Module Mounting structures (MMS)

The PV modules shall be mounted on metallic structures called Module Mounting
structures (MMS) having adequate strength and appropriate design, which can
withstand the load of the modules and design wind pressure. Modules shall be
mounted on non-corrosive support structures.
The Contractor shall provide Fixed Tilt mounting arrangement.
MMS in all types of arrangement mentioned above shall be installed in such a
way that LA shadow shall not fall over Module.
[Link].2 Technical Requirements
1. The MMS structures and foundation shall be designed considering total project
life of at least 25 years. The structures design shall be appropriate and innova-
tive. It must follow the existing land profile. The foundation system for MMS
shall be designed as per geo technical investigation report and Pile Load test re-
port (as per IS 2911 Part IV) and shall be constructed using RCC/ Concrete/
Ramming Pile foundation of required diameter and depth or any other innova-
tive method as per approved design.

2. The structures shall be designed to allow easy replacement of any modules and
easy access for safe and trouble-free operation & maintenance of the plant.

3. The array structures shall be so designed that it will occupy minimum space
without sacrificing the output from SPV panels at the same time.

4. The design calculations shall be as the codes & standards as mentioned in

relevant sections in this document. The Contractor shall submit to the employer
the detailed foundation & structural design drawings along with calculations
and bases/ standard, Bill of Materials, entire specifications, STAAD PRO
Analysis Report, Shadow analysis report showing the effect of shadow of
various structures and buildings on the energy output of PV Array as per the
Engineering Information Schedule.

5. The structures shall be designed for simple mechanical and electrical

installation. It shall support SPV modules at a given orientation & tilt, absorb
and transfer the mechanical loads to the ground properly.

6. Design shall be in such a manner that, there are minimum requirements of child
parts/sub-parts. Further, all the sub-parts used in the Module Mounting
structures like purlins, rafters, bracings, C-clits etc. shall be designed to ensure
easy replacement. The contractor shall ensure that, the design of the mounting
holes of MMS structures is in accordance with the dimensions of the SPV
Module to be used in the project.

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 7. The thickness of the members shall be arrived by structural analysis after
considering the combination of all possible loads.

8. The primary loads and load combinations for design of MMS structures shall be
as specified as under:
i. Primary Loads:
 Dead Load (DL)
 Live Load (LL)
 Wind Load (WL) – Both along X&Z directions
 Seismic Load (EL)- Both along X&Z directions
ii. Wind Load (WL) for MMS design

9. Load due to fair (positive pressure) wind direction on design tilt angles of MMS
members.

10. Load due to adverse (negative pressure) wind direction on design tilt angles of
MMS members.

11. Load due to wind on side face of MMS members.

12. In case, String Combiner Box (SCB) is mounted on the Module Mounting
structures, the contractor shall to take into consideration the load of SCB during
design of MMS. Further suitable supporting members for mounting the SCB on
the MMS shall also be in the scope of the Contractor. Separate structures for the
mounting of SCB can also be proposed.

13. The contractor shall design the structures height considering highest flood level
at the site. The minimum clearance between the lower edge of the module and
the ground shall be the higher of (i) highest flood level at the site + 100 mm and
(ii) 500 mm.

14. The support structures design & foundation shall be designed with reference to
the existing soil conditions in order to withstand wind speed applicable for the
zone (Site Location), whichever is higher, using relevant Indian wind load
codes. The structures and foundations shall also conform to the seismic
conditions pertaining to the zone using relevant Standards and codes.

15. Modules shall be mounted on a non-corrosive support structure. Mounting

structures shall be designed to withstand the extreme weather conditions in the
area. The terrain factor K2 and topography factor K3 shall be as per IS 875
(Part 3).

16. MMS frames, post, base plate, assembly of the array structures, etc. shall con-
form to IS-Standards mentioned in this document. The MMS structures shall be
made of galvalume/ hot dipped galvanized steel with minimum GSM 610
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 g/sqm and/or minimum coating thickness of 80 microns or as per the calcula-
tion based on corrosion study. It is to be ensured that galvanization process is
done as per relevant standards. Galvanization shall confirm to IS-2629, 4759 &
4736 as applicable. The galvanization shall be done after fabrication of mem-
bers and cutting of holes to ensure galvanization of all cut/exposed edges. Puri-
ty of Zinc to be used for galvanizing shall be 99.5% as per the IS: 209. Before
the galvanizing the steel section shall be thoroughly cleaned of any paint,
grease, rust, scale, acid or alkali or other foreign matters. The galvanized steel
member shall withstand minimum four (4) dips of one (1) minute duration each
in copper sulphate solution as per IS: 2633.

17. Details of fasteners

Sl. No Connection Grade

a. Solar PV module to purlin/structure
connection.
b. Bolts required to loose and tighten SS304/SS306, A2-70
seasonally for seasonal tilting in the
module mounting structure
c Other structural fixed connections. HDG 5.6 & 8.8
d Foundation Anchoring. HDG 4.6

Fasteners shall conform to IS: 1367

SS304/SS306 Fasteners (nuts, bolts, washers and U-bolts) shall be of corrosion-
resistant austenitic steel. SS 304/ SS 306 Fasteners shall have a good anti-seize
finish with proper wax coating for better durability and firm resistance to all
types of failure including seasonal removal and re-fixing of bolts.
All fasteners shall be provided according to the connection design requirement.
All bolts shall be tightened with designed torque mechanically immediately af-
ter the erection of MMS to avoid any possible damage due to any incidental
storm during the erection stage.
One set of fastener shall consists of one hexagonal head nut, one hexagon shape
bolt, and two washers. The bolts and nuts with inbuilt washers may also be pro-
vided.

18. Welding of the structures at site shall not be allowed and only bolted
connections shall be used.

19. For multiple module mounting structures located in a single row, the alignment
of all modules shall be within an error limit of maximum 10mm.

20. Cable should pass from Pipes and Cable-ties shall be used to hold and guide the
Pipes (cables/wires) from the modules to inverters or junction boxes. All the
cables were aesthetically tied to module mounting structures.

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 21. The structures must be designed considering 1.1 times factor of safety, taking
into account the provision in relevant IS Codes.

22. Modules shall be clamped/bolted with the structures properly. The material of
construction shall be AL/S.S. Clamps/Bolts with or without EPDM rubber shall
be designed in such a way so as not to cast any shadow on the active part of a
Modules.

23. Cutting, welding, drilling etc. at site is not allowed for MMS. Contractor shall
carry out all correction in structures (if required) at his works.

24. Contractor must submit all the quality test documents and test certificates
complying with requirement of the structures.

25. Mounting of PV Modules: PV Modules will be supplied in the palates each

arranged with colour coding to minimize module mismatch losses. Contractor
should select the modules from a single palate for mount them in the same array
so as to minimize module mismatch loss.

[Link].3 Warranty
a) 25-year lifetime design (at least) considering local ambient conditions and in
respect of all standards for PV modules support structures and foundations.
b) 25 years for corrosion protection

[Link].4 Standards & Codes

The system and equipment shall be designed, built, tested and installed to the latest
revisions of the following applicable standards. In the event of other standards
being applicable they will be compared for specific requirement and specifically
approved during detailed engineering for the purpose:
Standards Description
IS 800: 2007 Code of Practice for use of structural steel in general
building construction of steel
IS 875: Part 1 & 2 Code of Practice for Design Loads for Buildings and
structures.
IS 875: Part 3 Code of Practice for the Design Loads for Building and
structures –Wind Loads
IS 1893: 2002 Criteria for earthquake resistant design of structures -
General provisions and buildings
IS 513: 1994 Cold-rolled low carbon steel sheets and strips
IS 814 Covered electrodes for manual metal arc welding
IS 3043 - 1987 Grounding of mounting structures

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 IS 4759 Hot Dip Zinc coating on Structural Steel and other
allied products
IS 4736 Hot Dip Zinc coating on mild steel tubes
IS 2062 Hot Rolled Medium and High Tensile Structural Steel

IS 811 Cold Formed Light Gauge Structural Steel Sections

IS 1161 Steel Tubes for Structural Purpose

IS 4923 Hollow Steel Sections for Steel Structural use

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[Link] PV CONNECTORS AND BRANCH CONNECTOR:
The connectors shall be designed, engineered and manufactured to achieve high
availability and reliability. Design and engineering shall make use of most recent
international standards and best design practices. The technical requirements are
specified as below:
Sr. No. Parameters Requirements
1 Type PV Connector and Branch Connector,
snap in locking type
2 Designation Male & Female
3 Rated Voltage 1500 VDC
4 Highest System Voltage 1800 VDC
5 Connector cable Cross section 4 or 6 sqmm
6 Degree of Protection IP 68 or better (TTR shall be
submitted for same)
7 Protection/ Safety class Class II
8 Temperature Coefficients (%/ -0.43% per deg C
℃): Maximum Temp.
coefficient of Power
9 Safety Class II or higher
10 Overvoltage Category Cat III
11 Contact Material Copper Tin Plated
12 Operating Temperature Range -40 ℃ to 85℃
13 Flammability Class UL94V-0
14 Insertion Force ≤50 N
15 Withdrawal Force ≥50 N
16 UV resistant properties Yes
16 Relevant Standard & Type Connectors should be type tested as
Test Report per EN 62852/ relevant IS, IEC and
Type Test Report from NABL shall be
submitted by bidder.
Note:
a) The usage of the Y-connector is acceptable. However, in-line fuses must
be provided as per the above requirement.
b) The fuses shall be replaceable type and compatible with the Y-
connector.
c) Connector shall have slots for accepting “snap-in” type of locking tabs.
d) The connectors shall be suitable for standard crimping tools
e) PV connector make shall be of same make and type as that of the
Connector used in Module.

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[Link] STRING MONITORING UNIT (SMU)
At least following parameters shall be available at SCADA for monitoring the health
of SCB:
a) String(s) Current
b) Voltage of SMU
c) Total Current of SMU
d) Total Power of SMU
e) Status of Disconnector Switches
f) Cabinet Temperature
g) SPD operating status

[Link].1 CODES AND STANDARDS

Connectors, Junction Boxes, Surge Protection Devices, etc. must also conform to
the relevant international/ national Standards. The system and equipment shall be
designed, built, tested and installed to the latest revisions of the following applicable
standards:
Standard Description
IEC/EN 62262 Degrees of protection provided by enclosures for
electrical equipment against external mechanical
impacts
IEC/EN61439- 1 & 2 Low-voltage switchgear and control gear assemblies
IEC/EN 60529/IS 2147 Enclosure protection
UL-94V Fire Resistant/Flammability
UL-746C UV Resistant
EN50539 IEC 61643-12 Surge protection
IEC 60269- 6/UL- 2579 Solar PV application string fuses
IEC 62208 Enclosure for Low Voltage Switchgear and Control
gear assemblies
IEC 60695-2-11 Fire Hazard Testing

[Link].2 TECHNICAL PARAMETERS

Sr. No. Parameters Requirements
1.0 General Requirement
a) Installation Outdoor
b) Maximum system voltage 1500V
c) Operating temperature range 0-65 ℃
d) Design Ambient Temperature Min 50 ℃
e) Provision of DC Disconnector Yes
/Breaker
f) Type of cable entry/support PV Connector (MC4 type)
g) Bus Bar Material Zinc/ Tin Coated Copper
h) Communication with SCADA RS485/ any other compatible
for String monitoring networking system OR wireless RF
based communication

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 i) No of DC Inputs As per system requirement with 5 %
spare terminals along with cable glands
and fuse rounded off to next higher
integer
j) Design Life 25 Years
2.0 String Fuse
a) Location At input (both positive and negative
side string)*
b) Fuse Rating 1.56 times Isc (including bifacial gain
in case of bifacial module) of PV
Modules for one string
c) Category gpv
d) Applicable standard For Fuse: IEC 80269-6 or UL-2579 or
similar
For Fuse Base: IEC 60269-1
e) Design Design in such way that it can protect
the modules from reverse current
overload
f) Rating As per sizing calculation whichever is
higher
g) Clearances between two fuses Minimum 10 mm gap
(fuse holders)
3.0 DC Surge Protection Devices
a) Type Metal Oxide Varistors (MOV) type
with class Type II or Type (I+II)
b) Nos 3
c) Connection side Connected from positive and negative
bus to earth
d) Discharge capability At least 12.5kA at 8/20 micro second
wave as per IEC 61643-12
e) Rating Rated for MCOV 1500 Volt DC.
f) Thermal Disconnector Shall be provided
g) Indication Equipped with local visual indication
and potential free contact
4.0 SMU Enclosure
a) Material UV Protected, Halogen Free, and Fire-
retardant GRP/FRP/Polycarbonate
material
b) Degree of Protection IP 65 or better
c) Mechanical Impact Resistance IK 07 or better
d) Temperature Limit Average temperature of enclosure shall
not exceed 62 ℃
e) Operating Temperature Max. 72 ℃ or as per OEM
recommendation
f) Rating of Terminal Blocks  Min 1500V
 Rated for continuous carrying
max current
g) Mounting  Under the PV module or under
proper shed with minimum
150mm extension at all sides
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  Ground Clearance: Min
400mm
 All the erection hardware and
mounting accessories shall be
galvanized steel.
h) Wire Termination Material Solder less crimping type of tinned
copper lugs provided with insulated
sleeves
i) Cover Type Enclosure with hinged door. Hinge
shall be made of SS 304.
Screw of enclosure shall be of and
provided with protection cover
j) Screw Material Corrosion free material
k) Provision of nonconducting Shall be provided
protection cover for any
metallic hinge/ screw/fastener
l) Mounting Plate material FRP/ GRP
m) Main component inside SMU One String Monitoring card, One
Modbus SPD and One DC-DC
converter with suitable terminal block.
5.0 DC On-load Isolator
a) Operation Voltage 1500 Vdc
b) Insulation Voltage 1500 V dc, in true 2 pole or 3 pole
construction with 500Vdc per pole
breaking
c) Type Tested To carry the nominal current at rated
Voltage till ambient Temperature of 60
Deg C without any de-ration, inside the
String Junction box.
d) Switching Part Equipped with reinforced break with an
integrated magnetic arc-extinguishing
system
e) PV Isolator The PV isolator need to positive break
indication given through a position
indication window.
Terminal: Silver plated
Relevant standard: IEC 60947-3 or
similar
6.0 Type Test Report (Certified  Temperature rise test on
from any National/ complete assembled Box
International accredited  Type test for enclosure as per
lab) code
 Thermal ageing at 70 Deg C for
96 hours as per IEC 60068-2
 HV Test
*Note:
a) In case of negative string fuse is not required as per recommendation of
inverter manufacturer, string cable shall preferably be terminated with
field connector with SMU.
b) Heat run type test to be submitted by the OEM.
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[Link] POWER CONDITIONING UNIT (PCU)

[Link].1 The design, manufacture, delivery, factory testing and inspection, delivery to site,
installation and test commissioning shall be carried out as per latest applicable
standards. The equipment shall be designed, engineered and manufactured to achieve
high availability and reliability.

[Link].2 CODES AND STANDARDS: The system and equipment shall be designed, built,
tested and installed to the latest revisions of the following applicable standards. In the
event of other standards being applicable they will be compared for specific
requirements and specifically approved during detailed engineering for the purpose:
Standard Description
IEC 61727 or Equivalent Photovoltaic (PV) System – Characteristics of
Standard. utility interface
IEC 61683 Photovoltaic systems – Power conditioners –
Procedure for measuring efficiency
EN 50530 MPPT efficiency of grid connected photovoltaic
inverters
IEC 60068-2/IEC 62093 Environmental testing
IEC 61000-6-2, IEC 61000- Electromagnetic compatibility (EMC)
6-4
IEC62109-1&2/IEC 62103 Electrical Safety of power converters for use in
or equivalent standard. photovoltaic power systems – Particular
requirements for inverters
IEEE Standard 929-2000 or Recommended practice for PV Utility
equivalent Interconnections
IEEE 1547/UL1741/IEC Protection against islanding of Grid
62116 or equivalent EN/BIS
Standards
Grid Connectivity Relevant CERC/CEA regulations (including LVRT
Compliance) and grid code as amended from time
to time
BDEW 2008 or Latest Technical guidelines for generating plant connected
to medium voltage network
IEEE 519 Recommended practices and requirements for
harmonic control in electrical power system.
IEC 62093 Reliability test standards
As per the Solar Photovoltaics, Systems, Devices and Components Goods
(Requirements for Compulsory Registration) Order, 2017, Inverters used in
the grid connected solar power projects shall be registered with BIS and
bear the Standard Mark as notified by the Bureau of Indian Standards.

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[Link].3 TECHNICAL PARAMETERS
Sr. No. Parameters Requirements
A General Requirements
1 Type & Installation Indoor/ Outdoor Type Central/ String
PCU
2 Maximum overloading Details Shall be submitted along with
capacity at 50℃ datasheet
3 Design Life 25 Years
4 Output Nominal/Rated output power of the
inverter (if different power ratings are
mentioned at different temperatures,
then power rating at 500 C shall be
considered) in kW will
be considered as inverter rated.
5 Grid connectivity Provision to adjust the voltage &
frequency levels to suit the grid.
The inverter shall always remain
synchronized with the grid.
6 Isolation from Grid Through Circuit Breaker
7 Switching Device IGBT or better
8 Minimum euro efficiency Min 98% at 100 % load

9 Space Heater Equipped in each cabinet to control

through hygrostat and thermostat.
10 DC feeder  DC feeder with rated isolators
and with shrouded terminals
 Termination in fuse box through
suitable rating fuse or as per
OEM design
 Connecting Bus bar for fuse box
and inverter material:
copper/aluminum bus bars or
copper/aluminum cable
11 Internal Surge Protection  Provision on both DC and AC
Device (SPD) side.
 Type: Metal Oxide Varister
(MOV)
 Discharge capability: As per IEC
61643-12.
 SPD shall have thermal
disconnector.
12 Exhaust Fan Provided with proper ducting for
cooling
13 Display Local LCD (Liquid crystal display) and
keypad for system control, monitoring
instantaneous system data, event logs,
data logs and changing set points. PCU
front panel shall be provided with
display (LCD or equivalent) to monitor
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 the following Instantaneous DC power
input:
a. DC input voltage
b. DC Current
c. Instantaneous active AC power
output
d. Instantaneous reactive AC power
output
e. AC voltage (all the 3 phases and
line
f. AC current (all the 3 phases and
line)
g. Power Factor
h. KWh produced during entire day
i. Total kWh produced during its
life time
j. Thermal loading (percentage)
14 Self-protective and self- Yes
diagnostic
15 Cable Termination DC Cable connected/terminated in the
DC Distribution Box
16 External auxiliary power Through Standalone UPS (if required)
supply having backup storage capacity of at
least 120 minutes.
17 Inverter Room (if provided)  adequately ventilated
 air quality as per manufacturer
recommendation
 Filter banks at the air inlet of the
inverter room shall be provided
B Maximum Power Point Tracker (MPPT)
1 Type Microprocessor based
2 Mode available  Low Power Mode (Auto)
 Standby Mode
 Basic System Operation (Full
Auto Mode)
 The PCU control shall prevent
excessive cycling of shut down
during insufficient solar radiance
 Sleep Mode
3 Applicable Standard IEC 62093 or similar
C Other Technical Features
1 PCU Mounting As per Design
2 Wave Form Pure Sine wave
3 MPPT Voltage (Max. & As per standard manufacturing norms
Min.)
4 Minimum Efficiency at > 98%, measured as per IEC 61683
100% load
5 No load loss <1% of rated power maximum loss in
sleep mode shall be less than 0.05%
6 Output frequency 50 Hz
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 7 Power Factor Control Range >=0.95 lead or lag
8 Maximum Input voltage 1000 V or 1500V as per application
9 THD Less than 3 % of rated power
10 Ambient temperature 0 to (+) 55°C
11 Humidity 95 % non-condensing or more
12 Enclosure (type) Minimum IP 21 (Indoor rated) &
Minimum IP 55 (Outdoor rated)
13 DC injection Less than 0.5% of nominal load current
14 Maximum Noise Level As per IEC/IS standard
15 Flicker As per IEC 61000
D Additional details to be  Time taken for re-
provided along with vendor synchronization after restoration
document of grid supply
 synchronizing methodology
 Working mechanism of MPPT
 Conversion efficiency at 25%,
50%, 75% and 100%
E Min Requirement for The inverter /PCU shall meet the
operation of PCU following requirements
 Voltage Ride-Through (VRT)
capabilities (LVRT/ HVRT)
 Sinusoidal current modulation
with excellent dynamic response.
 Unit wise & integrated Data
logging.
 Dedicated open protocol modbus
/ RS 485 or any other compatible
networking.
 Power regulation in the event of
thermal overloading
 Set point pre-selection for VAR
control
 Remote control via telephone
modem or mini web server &
SCADA.
 Insulation monitoring of the PV
array with sequential fault
location.
 Ground fault detector to sense
discharge current with respect to
ground
 Inverters shall offer the
possibility to set a constant
reactive power mode to absorb
or inject reactive power during
nighttime.
 Overvoltage voltage against
atmospheric lighting discharge
to the PV Array.
 Provision for both local and
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 remote emergency stop.
 Able to work in tandem with
other similar PCU's
 Able to be successively switched
"ON" and "OFF" automatically
based on solar radiation
variations during the day.
 Capable of controlling the power
factor dynamically.
 Have arrangement for adjusting
DC input current and should trip
against sustainable fault
downstream and shall not start
till the fault is rectified.
F Min Protection Required  AC/DC Over current
 Sync loss
 Over temp.
 Line to ground fault
 Earth Leakage faults
 Short circuit
 Surge voltage induced at output
due to external source
 AC/ DC bus over/under voltage
 Cooling System Failure
 Anti-Islanding
 Unbalance Protection
 Under & Over Frequency
 AC & DC Short Circuit
 Overload Protection
 AC &DC Lightening/surge
Protection
 Overvoltage protection against
atmospheric lighting discharge
to the PV Array.
 Protection against Reverse
polarity of DC connection
 Protection against any sustained
fault in the feeder line
G Earthing DC side of each inverter shall be earthed
to distinct earth pit as per the
recommendations of the OEM
H Warranty Min for 5 years
I String Inverter (If Applicable)
1 Enclosure protection class IP 65 or better
2 Mounting  If installed in open: placed inside
a canopy shed with at least 15
cm in all direction,
 Canopy is not required if
installed on the column post of
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 the module mounting structure,
below the modules. (the column
and foundation shall be designed
accordingly)
3 Communication with  Communication port (TCP-
SCADA IP/PLC) for SCADA integration.
 All necessary hardware, software
and accessories used for
communication with SCADA
(including smart logger Data
logger) at both the ends shall be
provided by the bidder.
 shall support dual master
communication.
4 String monitoring (MPPT Yes
level) capability
5 Anti-PID device along with Yes, in case negative grounding of PV
all hardware and string provision is not available
communication cable/device
6 DC fuse Yes
7 AC and DC electrical isolation Provision as per string inverter
devices (such as manufacturer practice.
MCB/MCCB/Isolator) inside
string
8 Local Display unit As per string inverter manufacture practice.
In case standard design of string inverter
does not include display, then string inverter
shall be provided with required software
along with accessories (2 sets for complete
plant) for interface with inverter or facility
for mobile viewing and configuration with
laptop.
9 Additional Features The string inverter shall have following
features:
 String Current Monitoring
 Voltage Monitoring
 Power Monitoring
 String Fault Detection
 Insulation Resistance Monitoring
 Surge Protection Device (SPD)
 Overcurrent & Short-circuit Pro-
tection
 Fuse Monitoring
 Earth Fault Monitoring
 Communication Protocols: Sup-
ports RS-485 / Modbus/ any oth-
er compatible networking system
or Wireless RF based communi-
cation
 Data transfer to SCADA.
 Other parameters shall be as speci-
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 fied in the table above, in accord-
ance with their applicability to the
String Inverter.
 Warranty: Min 5 years
J Type Test: PCU supplied must be of type tested
design and certified by any of the
accredited certifying agencies in
accordance with relevant standards
/codes and the type test reports shall be
submitted to Employer for approval.
Note:
A) Inverter nameplate rating (at 50 Deg C) shall be selected in such a way
that Generating station shall be capable of supplying dynamically
varying reactive power support so as to maintain power factor within
limits of 0.95 lagging to 0.95 leading without compromising the rated
output (at POI) complying with the CEA Guidelines.
B) The string Inverter shall be provided with above mentioned features,
however if string Inverters do not have these inbuilt features, SMU as
per the specification mentioned in this TS shall be provided by bidder.
C) For central inverter SMU is mandatorily required.

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[Link] CABLES

[Link].1 DC Cable:
a) DC String Cables: These are the interconnection cables between PV modules
and the string mounting unit (SMU). The minimum technical requirements are
specified as below:

Sr. No. Parameters Requirements

1 Design Life 25 Years
2 Cable Size 4/ 6 sqmm
3 Rated Voltage 1500Vdc
4 Max Permitted Voltage 1800 Vdc
5 Operating Temperature -40℃ to 120℃
6 Conductor Tinned Copper
7 Electron beam cured Required
8 Required Properties
a) Weathering & UV As per EN 50618 or similar IS/IEC
Resistance on sheath standard
b) Ozone Resistance Required and as per relevant standard
properties
c) Halogen free Required and as per relevant standard
d) FRLS properties Required and as per relevant standard
9 Anti rodent & Termite Required
Properties
10 Tensile Strength & Shall be mentioned in GTP
Elongation
11 Min. Bending radius of Shall be mentioned in GTP
cable
12 Color Coding The Cables used for (+) ve and (-) ve
shall have distinct colour identification
on outer sheath of the cable.
13 Type Test and relevant Cable supplied must be of type tested by
standard any of the accredited certifying agencies
in accordance with EN 50618 or similar
IS/IEC standard and the type test reports
shall be submitted to Employer for
approval.

b) DC Power Cable: These are the interconnection cables between SMU and
inverter. The minimum technical requirements are specified as below:

Sr. No. Parameters Requirements

1 Design Life 25 Years
2 Cable Size As per system requirement
3 Minimum Rated Voltage 1.5 kV (DC Grade)
4 Required Properties
a) Weathering & UV Required and as per relevant standard
Resistance on sheath
b) Ozone Resistance Required and as per relevant standard
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 properties
c) Halogen free Required and as per relevant standard
d) FRLS properties Required and as per relevant standard
5 Conductor Compacted Aluminium/ Copper
6 Insulation XLPE
7 Inner Sheath (as PVC
applicable)
8 Type Armoured
6 Anti rodent & Termite Yes
Properties
7 Tensile Strength & Shall be mentioned in GTP
Elongation
8 Min. Bending radius of Shall be mentioned in GTP
cable
10 Type Test and relevant Cable supplied must be of type tested by
standard any of the accredited certifying agencies
in accordance with IS : 7098 (PART-2)
2011 or similar standard and the type
test reports shall be submitted to
Employer for approval.

[Link].2 AC Cable (LT Power & Control Cable and HT Power Cable)
a) Min Cable Specifications/ Requirements (As applicable):

Sr. Parameters Requirements

No.
1 Min Voltage Grade 1.1 kV
2 Core Single, Multi
3 Required Properties
(a) Weathering & UV Required and as per relevant standard
Resistance on sheath
(b) Ozone Resistance properties Required and as per relevant standard
(c) Halogen free Required and as per relevant standard
(d) FRLS properties Required and as per relevant standard
4 Conductor Material Stranded Copper/ Aluminium
5 Insulation Material
(a) Material XLPE/ PVC
(b) Continuous conductor 90℃ for XLPE
Temperature 70℃ for PVC
(c) Short Circuit Conductor 250℃ for XLPE
Temperature 160℃ for PVC
6 Inner Sheath PVC
7 Cable Armoring
(a) Control Cable Can be Armoured/ Unarmoured
(b) For other cable Armoured
8 Armoured material For single core: Aluminium wire/
formed wires (Aluminium shall be of H4
grade as per IS 8130)
For Multi core: Galvanised Steel
9 Outer sheath Extruded PVC FRLS Compound (ST-2
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 for PVC insulation)
10 Maximum Conductor Rated: 90℃
temperature During short circuit: 250℃

11 Design Life 25 years

12 Anti rodent & Termite Required
Properties
13 Tensile Strength & Shall be mentioned in GTP
Elongation
14 Min. Bending radius of cable Shall be mentioned in GTP
Type Test and relevant Cable supplied must be of type tested by
standard any of the accredited certifying agencies
in accordance with relevant standard and
the type test reports shall be submitted to
Employer for approval.

b) Codes and Standards (Applicable for LT Power & Control & HT Cables):
All the cables shall conform to the requirements of the following standards and
codes (as applicable):-
Standards Description
IS :1554 - I PVC insulated (heavy duty) electric cables for working
voltages upto and including 1100V.
IS : 3961 Recommended current ratings for cables
IS : 3975 Low carbon galvanized steel wires, formed wires and
tapes for armouring of cables.
IS : 5831 PVC insulation and sheath of electrical cables.
IS:7098 (Part -I) Cross linked polyethylene insulated PVC sheathed
cables for working voltages up to and including 1100V.
IS:7098 (Part -II) Cross linked polyethylene insulated PVC sheathed
cables for working voltages from 3.3 KV up to and
including 33 KV.
IS : 8130 Conductors for insulated electrical cables and flexible
cords.
IS : 10418 Specification for drums for electric cables.
IS : 10810 Methods of tests for cables.
ASTM-D -2843 Standard test method for density of smoke from the
burning or decomposition of plastics.
IEC-745 (Part-I) Tests on gases evolved during combustion of electric
cables
IEEE-383 Standards for Type Tests of Class IE Electric Cables
Tests on electric cables under fire conditions. Part-3:
IEC-332
Tests on bunched wires or cables (Category-B).
Code of practice for installation and Maintenance of
IS- 1255
power cables including and up to 33 KV rating.
IS-3043 Code of practice for earthing
IS:9537 Conduits for electrical installation
Joints and terminations for polymeric cables for
IS:13573 working voltages from 6.6 KV upto and including 33
KV performance requirements and type tests
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 Cable lugs for compression connections, ring type for
DIN 46329
Aluminium conductors
VDE 0278 Tests on cable terminations and straight through joints.

[Link].3 Communication cable

a) Min Cable Specifications/ Requirements (As applicable):

Sr. Parameters Requirements

No.
A RS485 Cables
1 Type Twisted pair, DIN47100 colour standard
2 Min Voltage Grade 1.1 kV Grade
3 Conductor [Link] ATC multi-strand (class-5)
4 Core Provided with insulation
5 Screen Overall screened with ATC drain wire
6 Armouring GI wire Armored
7 Overall sheathing PVC sheathed
8 FRLS properties Required and as per relevant standard
9 Design Life 25 years
B Optic Fiber Cables
1 Mode Multiple single mode/ Multimode Fiber
2 No of Fiber Min 6F,
3 No of Core 4/8/12 core with suitable strengthening
4 Armouring Galvanized corrugate Steel Tape
5 Provision for prevention for Fully water blocked with dielectric
Physical Damage central member for outdoor/ indoor
application
6 FRLS properties Required and as per relevant standard
7 UV resistant Required and as per relevant standard
8 Spare Minimum 100% cores are kept as spare
10 Water resistance and impact As per IEC standard.
resistance
11 Design Life 25 years
C Modbus
1 Type & Conductor Shielded type with stranded copper
conductor
2 No of Pair Cable shall have minimum 2 pair each
with conductor size of 0.5 [Link]
3 Testing Tested for Peak working voltage of not
less than 300 V and shall be suitable for
serial interfaces (RS 422 and RS 485).
4 FRLS properties Required and as per relevant standard
5 Design Life 25 years
D IO Cable (b/w HT/ RMU panels and SACAD Panels)
1 Voltage 1.1 kV Grade
2 Size 1 sqmm multi stranded
3 No of Core 4/8/12 core
4 Armouring Required
5 FRLS properties Required and as per relevant standard
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 6 Design Life 25 years
E General All above Cable supplied must be of
type tested by any of the accredited
certifying agencies in accordance with
relevant standard and the type test
reports shall be submitted to Employer
for approval.

[Link].4 Inter Plant Cabling: Interplant cabling for main routes shall be laid in Cable
trenches/cable trays/buried/duct banks/above ground (on concrete ballast or any other
suitable means) as per site conditions.

[Link].5 Trenches:
 PCC flooring of built up trenches shall be sloped for effective drainage with
sump pits and sump pumps.
 Trenches construction shall be such that there is sufficient space for cable
laying during erection and checking of cable during maintenance.

[Link].6 Cable Trays, Fittings & Accessories:

 Cable trays shall be ladder/perforated type as specified complete with
matching fittings (like brackets, elbows, bends, reducers, tees, crosses, etc.)
accessories (like side coupler plates, etc. and hardware (like bolts, nuts,
washers, G.I. strap, hook etc.) as required.
 Cable trays shall have standard width of 150 mm, 300 mm & 600 mm or as
per requirement and standard lengths of 2.5 meter.

[Link].7 Cables Ends: The Cable end shall be terminated with adequate size lugs, sockets,
cable glands with earthing provision. Cable termination kits and joints shall be
selected as per cable specification and requirement.

[Link].8 Terminations & Straight through Joints:

 Selected considering system voltage and requirement
 XLPE insulated and type tested by certifying agencies as per relevant standard
 Type: Pre-moulded type, taped type or heat shrinkable type.

[Link].9 Cable glands:

 Cable shall be terminated using double compression type cable glands.
 Material: Stainless steel
 Cable glands shall conform to BS: 6121 or similar standard.

[Link].10 Cable lugs/ferrules: Cable lugs/ferrules for power cables shall be tinned copper
solderless crimping type suitable for aluminium compacted conductor cables. Cable
lugs and ferrules for control cables shall be tinned copper type. The cable lugs for
control cables shall be provided with insulating sleeve and shall suit the type of
terminals provided on the equipment. Cable lugs and ferrule shall conform to relevant
standards.

[Link].11 Cable Laying & Installation

 Cable laying as per relevant standard.
 The AC cable shall be routed through a Hume pipe at the crossing point where
AC and DC cables run in the same trench
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  Solar cables shall have UV-resistant printed ferrules, and DC cables shall
have embossed aluminum tags with clear, durable markings for easy
identification
 Solar cables shall be aesthetically tied to Module Mounting structures using
UV resistant cable-ties suitable for outdoor application.
 Cables shall run in cable trays mounted horizontally or vertically on cable tray
support system which in turn shall be supported from floor, ceiling, overhead
structures, trestles, pipe racks, trenches or other building structures.
 The Contractor shall design and install the complete cabling system, including
HT/LT power and control cables, trays, supports, terminations, all accessories
no mentioned here, welding etc as per relevant IS/IEC standards for reliable
plant operation.
 The Contractor shall submit a Cable Schedule for complete plant to the
Employer.
 Junction boxes with minimum IP 55 degree of protection shall be mounted at
an adequate height above floor level or as specified in the drawings and shall
be adequately supported/mounted on masonry wall by means of anchor
fasteners/ expandable bolts or shall be mounted on an angle, plate or other
structural supports fixed to floor, wall, ceiling or equipment foundations.
 At least 300mm clearance (Horizontal/ vertical) shall be provided between
a. AC & DC Power cables
b. AC/DC & control cables
c. AC/ DC & LT Power
d. LT power & communication/ control/instrumentation cables.
e. Power cable to Power cable
f. AC/ DC & communication cable (all types including I/O, data
cables)
 All Communication cable shall be laid through with suitable HDPE ducts.
 All RS485, IO and CAT6 cables, Data cables shall be laid in separate conduits

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4.4.3 AC SYSTEMS
[Link] Transformers
[Link].1 Inverter Transformers & Auxiliary Power Transformer
a) The Contractor shall provide Inverter Transformers as per system requirement,
complete with cubicles and all necessary accessories such as bushings, off-
circuit tap changer, CTs, instrumentation, fittings etc. They shall be compatible
with offered model of grid connected PCU inverters.
b) The total KVA/MVA capacity of Inverter transformer shall not be less than
cumulative KVA/MVA capacity of PCU at calculated design ambient
temperature as per the CEA working group committee report July 2022
connected to all the LV windings of Inverter Transformer. The overall
cumulative capacity of Inverter Transformer(s) shall not be less than total rated
KVA/MVA capacity of respective Inverters at calculated design ambient
temperature as per the CEA working group committee report July 2022. The
overall number of the Inverter transformers depends on the plant layout design.
c) The Contractor shall provide suitable capacity of Auxiliary Transformer(s)
complete with cubicles and all necessary accessories such as bushings, off-
circuit tap changer, CTs, instrumentation, fittings etc. The Contractor shall
make detailed calculations based on the actual power consumption of the
connected equipment to check the adequacy of capacity and submit these data to
the Employer’s review & reference. In case actual power consumption comes
out to be more, the Contractor shall have to supply the transformer(s) as per
actual requirement.
d) The Inverter Transformers and Auxiliary Transformers shall be of proven
design for intended duty specified to ensure a high reliability and availability.
The transformers shall be suitable and design shall be capable to withstand
frequent start and stop sequence.
e) Auxiliary Transformer Sizing: Auxiliary transformer sizing shall be submitted
during detail Engineering.
f) UPS Sizing: UPS sizing shall be submitted during detail Engineering.

[Link].2 Rating and Functional Characteristics – Inverter Transformers & Auxiliary

Transformer
Inverter Transformer Specifications:
Sr. No Description Specifications
(Inverter Transformer)
A Details
1 Type Outdoor
2 Reference Standard IS 2026/IEC 60076
3 Rated output As per system requirement
4 Connection Vector Group As per system requirement
5 Type of Cooling. ONAN / ONAF ( if required)
6 Cooling Liquid Mineral Oil
7 (a) L.V = As per system
Rated Voltage requirement
7 (b) H.V = 11 kV/ 22 kV
8 Fault Level on Primary Side(HV) Fault As per system requirement
Level on Secondary Side (LV)
9 Voltage Variation ± 10%
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 HV – As per system
10 Rated Current requirement
LV- As per system requirement
11 No. of phases 3
12 No. of Winding As per system requirement
13 Service & Duty Continuous Solar Application
and Converter Duty (Outdoor)
14 Neutral Earthing As per OEM recommendation.
15 Rated Frequency 50 Hz
15 (a) Frequency Variation ± 5%
15 (b) Combined Voltage & Frequency ± 10%
Variation
16 Reference ambient temperature 50°C
17 Temp. rise over reference ambient
a In oil thermometer 50°C at all taps (As per IS
2026)
b In winding by resistance 55°C at all taps (As per IS
2026)
Hot Spot Temp. based on the design As per system requirement
c ambient of 50°C
/ Annual average ambient temperature of
32Deg.C
d Hot Spot Temp. based on the design As per system requirement
ambient of 50°C for overloading 110%
Impedance at 75 Deg C As per IS/IEC
18 At principal tap
Other Tap
19 Approximate maximum Flux density Not to exceed 1.9 Wb/sq.m. at any
Web/m2 tap position with +/-10% voltage
variation from voltage
corresponding to the tap.
Transformer shall also withstand
following overfluxing conditions
due to combined voltage and
frequency fluctuations:
a) 110% for continuous rating.
b) 125% for at least one minute.
c) 140% for at least five seconds.
Contractor shall furnish over
fluxing characteristic up to 150%
20 Maximum current density
a L.V. winding
b H.V. winding As per System Requirement
21 Withstand time without Injury
a Three phase dead short Circuit at 2 second
terminal with Rated voltage maintained
on the other side.
b Single phase short circuit at terminal 2 second
with rated Voltage maintained on other
side.
c Insulation
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 d Core Insulation Level. 2 kV (rms) for 1minute in air.
e Coil Insulating material Class A
23 Bushings
a Voltage class AS per system requirement
b Current Rating in Amps As per system requirement
c Creepage distance mm/kV 31 mm /kV
d Insulation Class As per IS/IEC
24 Minimum Clearances
a Between phases.
b In air in mm As per CBIP
c In oil in mm As per CBIP
d Between phase & earth
e In air in mm As per CBIP
f In oil in mm As per CBIP
25 Terminal Connections
a H. V Cable Box with Air insulated
Disconnect Chamber and cover
with Handle is Provided. This
shall be suitably designed to
terminate the Insulated 11/22
kV Cable.
b L. V. Cable Box with Air insulated
Disconnect Chamber and cover
with Handle is Provided. This
shall be suitably designed to
terminate the Cable. Cable box
shall be IP-55 rating
26 Marshalling Box
a Weather-proof, suitable for outdoor Yes
b Degree of protection IP-55
27 Detail of Conservator Aircel type with air cell rupture
relay
a Volume of conservator As per system requirement
b Volume of oil between the highest and Highest = As per system re-
lowest levels quirement
Lowest = As per system
requirement
28 Off Circuit Tap Changer (OCTC) +10% to -10%
a Tap-changer operable at Standing Required
height from ground
b Tap position indicators. With warning Required
plate
c Padlocking provisions Required
d All contacts silver plated Required
29 Accessories
a Oil conservator with filler cap. Drain Required
plug and plain oil level gauge
b Required
Silica gel breather with connecting pipe
and oil
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 seal
c Air release devices Required
d Pressure relief valve with trip contact Required
e 150 mm dial magnetic oil level gauge Required
with low- level alarm contacts. Also
Prismatic oil level gauge for conserva-
tor of diverter switch compartment
f 150 mm dial oil temperature indicator Required
with maximum reading pointer and
electrically separate contacts for trip
and alarm
g Requisite Nos. of 150mm Required
dial winding temperature indicator (for
all LV + HV Windings) with maxi-
mum reading pointer and electrically
separate sets of contacts for trip and
alarm.
Winding temperature transducer
repeater for remote indication to plant
control system
h Thermometer pockets (for Oil & Required
Winding temperature)
i Double float Buchholz relay with gas
release cock, shut‐ off valve one ither Required
side and separate sets of contacts for
trip and alarm and having provision for
collecting gas at ground
level
j Conservator drain plug Required
k Drain valves, shut off valves, oil Required
sampling valves and filter valves
l Anti-Earth quack clamp Jacking pads Required
and haulage lugs, handling and lifting
lugs
m Cover lifting eyes Required
n flanged Bidirectional rollers and skids Required
with padlocking facility
o Hand hole of sufficient size for access
to interior Required
of the tank and Inspection covers at
suitable Accessible location
p Earthing terminals Required
q Weatherproof marshaling box for hous-
ing control Required
equipment and terminal connections
with Padlocking facility.
r Rating, diagram and tap connection Required
plate
s Terminal Marking plate Required
t Pressure Relief Valve(PRV) Required

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 with an trip contact
u Valve Schedule plates Required
v Two separate shield bushing for earth- Required
ing along with Copper flat up to bottom
through
suitable support insulator.
w Required number of valves for Required
interfacing with NIFPS System
x The requirement NIFPS Signal Box Required
mounting
arrangement on the transformer tank
shall be Considered.
30. Maximum overloading capacity Cyclic loading As per IS : 2026 (Part-7)
a 100 % Continuous (Daily)
b 110 % 4 Hours (Daily)
c 120 % 2 Hours (Daily)
d 130 % 1 Hours (Daily)
e 140 % 30 Minutes (Daily)
31 Noise Level As per NEMA TR-1
32 HV Winding Turns and LV Winding HV winding = As per system
Turns requirement
LV winding= As per system
requirement
Transformer shall also withstand fol- As per CBIP / IS 2026
33 lowing over fluxing conditions due to
combined voltage and frequency fluc-
tuations:
a i) 110% Continuous
b ii) 125% At least one minute.
c iii) 140% At least five seconds.
d iv) Over fluxing characteristic up to As per Design
150% loading
34 The transformer tank, fittings and all Required
accessories are designed to withstand
seismic acceleration.
35 Maximum IDT losses(No load + Load <= 1.1%
Losses)

Auxiliary Transformer Specifications:

Sl. Auxiliary Transformer
Parameter
No.
1 kVA Rating As per system requirement
2 Quantity As per system requirement
3 Voltage Ratio (KV) As per system requirement
4 No. of Winding 2 (Two)/3 (Three) Nos.

5 Frequency 50 Hz
6 Service & Duty Outdoor/Indoor & Continuous
7 Nos. of Phase THREE

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 THREE
8 Vector Group & Neutral earthing As per system requirement

9 Cooling ONAN
ONAN/AN
10 Tap Changer As per System Requirement
11 Impedance at 75 degree C AS PER IS 2026
a) Principal Tap
b) Other Taps
12 Permissible Temperature rise
over an ambient of 50 deg C
(irrespective of tap)
a) Top Oil 50 deg.C
b) Winding 55 deg.C
SC withstand time 2 sec.
13
14 Fault Level & Bushing CT As per system requirement
15 Termination As per system requirement
16 Bushing rating, Insulation class
As per relevant IS/IEC
17 Noise level AS PER NEMA TR-1
18 Loading Capability Continuous operation at rated KVA on
any tap with voltage variation of +/-
10%, also transformer shall be capable
of being loaded in accordance with
IS:6600/ IEC60076-7.
19 Flux density Not to exceed 1.9 Wb/sq.m. at any tap
position with +/-10% voltage variation
from voltage corresponding to the tap.
Transformer shall also withstand
following overfluxing conditions due
to combined voltage and frequency
fluctuations:
a) 110% for continuous rating.
b) 125% for at least one minute.
c) 140% for at least five seconds.
Contractor shall furnish over fluxing
characteristic up to 150%
20 Air Clearance As per CBIP
Note: Dry Type Auxiliary Transformer is also acceptable as per relevant IS/
IEC

[Link].3 General Requirement {Applicable to Inverter Transformers & Aux.

Transformer (as applicable)}
Sr. Description Requirement
No.
1 Core
a) Material high grade Cold Rolled Non-Ageing
Super Grain Oriented Silicon Steel
Laminations equivalent to M4 grade
steels or better
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 b) Insulation level 2 kV (RMS) for 1 minute in air
c) lifting lugs Shall be provided by contractor
2 Winding
a) Conductor Electrolytic grade copper/ Aluminium
(free from scales and burrs) for IDT and
Copper winding for Auxilairy
Transformer.
b) Tapping’s Arrangement preserve the magnetic balance of the
transformers at all voltage ratios
c) Insulation type and class Oil insulated type/ Class A
3 Bushing As per system requirement.
4 Proper termination/ In scope of Contractor
Interface arrangement
5 Tank
a) Material Commercial Grade Low Carbon Steel
b) Construction Welded type
c) Cover Bolted to Tank
d) Stiffeners Made of SS and reinforce to the tank
e) Suitable inspection holes Shall be provided
f) All bolted connection fitted with suitable oil tight gaskets
g) Bolts and nuts hot dip galvanized /electro-galvanized
10 Conservator vessel, oil gauge and breather
a) Filter valve Quantity: 2 Nos
Location: one at bottom and other at top
on the opposite end
b) Magnetic Oil Gauge (MOG) Provided with low-level alarm contacts
11 Gas and oil actuated relay Provided with alarm & trip contacts
(Buchholz relay)
12 Current Transformer Bushing or turret mounted current
transformers shall be provided. It shall be
possible to remove the CTs from the
transformer tank without removing the
transformer cover. CT secondary leads shall
be brought out to a weather-proof terminal
box near the bushings and the wiring from
terminal box to marshalling box shall be
done.
13 Valves Heavy duty Gate type made of stainless
steel / valve material defined in Standard
Technical Specifications of
Transformer(s) for Solar Park Pooling
Station as per CEA .
14 Neutral formation/ Earthing As per system requirement.
15 Pressure relief device yes
16 Accuracy Class of OTI and +/- 2°C
WTI
17 Material of Gasket for joint Neoprene Rubber
18 Marshalling Box
a) Material Sheet steel
b) degree of protection IP 55
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 c) Instrument mounting OTI, WTI, Relays, Selector switches ,
electrical wiring, Terminal, CT
Connection, TB etc (as per system
design)
d) Spare Terminal Yes
e) Engraved Wiring scheme Yes and on viewable font size
Location: Inside Marshalling Box door
f) Mounting Tank Mounted & at sufficient height
above the ground level
g) Proper lighting and Yes
thermostatically controlled
space heaters
19 Control Wiring  PVC Insulated Copper cable
 Grade: 1100 V
 Routing through perforated &
covered cable tray fixed on the
tank
20 Insulating Oil Fresh Mineral Type oil without inhibitor
and as per IS 335-1994, IEC 60296-2003
or similar (as applicable)
21 Locking Arrangement With the help of nuts, bolts and other
hardware
22 Capable of withstanding Yes
frequent start and stop
sequence
23 NIFPS requirement Required for >= 4 MVA IDT.
24 Transformer movements & The transformers shall be provided with
Lifting arrangement: Bi-directional Wheel/Skids, jacking pads,
lifting lugs, towing holes, core and
winding lifting lugs and other necessary
fittings.
25 Painting of Transformer  External Surface: Epoxy-based
paint of colour shade RAL 7032
 Cable boxes and marshalling box
(Internal Surface): Epoxy enamel
white paint
Note:
 Adequate set of rails with all related embedment and hardware for handling
and installation of all the above transformers in switchyard shall be provided
by the Contractor.
 Adequate set of piping required for oil water separator and soak pit shall be
provided by the Contractor.
 Coordination and provision of necessary contacts and/or ports for integration
with plant SCADA system.
 Transportation:
a) The prospective bidders are advised in their interest to inspect the road
conditions upto project site before submitting the bid.
b) Maximum weight and size of a single package should be such that the
same can be transported in the easily available standard wagons or can be
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 transported by road.

[Link].4 Codes & Standards (As applicable):

The system and equipment shall be designed, built, tested and installed to the latest
revisions of the following applicable standards:
Sr. Standard Description
No.
1 IEC 60076, IS Insulated bushings for alternating voltages above
2026 1000 V
2 IEC 60137, IS Specification for unused mineral insulating oils for
2099 transformer and Switchgear.
3 IEC 60296, IS 335 Fittings and accessories for Power/Inverter
Transformers
4 IS 3639 Porcelain insulators for system above 1000 V
5 IS 2544 Part-III Post Insulators for system greater than 1000
V
6 IS 5350 Hollow Insulators for use in electrical equipment
7 IS 5621 Insulated bushings for alternating voltages above
1000 V
8 IS 5556 Serrated lock washers-specification
9 IEC 60354, IS Loading guide for oil immersed power/Inverter
6600 transformers
10 IEC 60185, Bushing CTs
IS:2705,
11 Indian Electricity Act, CEA Notifications

[Link].5 Routine Testing & Inspection at Works

The Contractor shall carry out the following Routine Tests but not limited to the
following (All the tests shall be done in accordance with IEC 60076):
Routine Tests
Sr. No. Description
a Measurement of Voltage Ratio and Phase displacement. (as per IEC
60076-1)
b Measurement of winding resistance on all taps. (as per IEC 60076-1)
c Vector Group and Polarity Check (as per IEC 60076-1) Magnetic
Balance and Magnetizing Current Test
d Measurement of no load current with 415 V, 50 Hz AC Supply
e Measurement of no load losses and current at 90%, 100% & 110% of
rated voltage
f IR Measurement Test (as per IEC 60076-1)
g Measurement of Capacitance & tan delta to determine a capacitance
between winding & earth
h IR Measurement on wiring of Marshaling Box
i Induced over voltage withstand test
j Separate source voltage withstand test
k Breakdown voltage test on transformer oil as per IS 335
l Measurement of short circuit impedance and load loss

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 Installation & Commissioning
Mainly following activities are required to be carried out before the commissioning of
Inverter Transformers/ Auxiliary Transformer (as applicable): -
Sr. No. Description
a Ratio Test
b Megger Value
c Megger Balance
d Check of vector group
e Oil BDV
f Earth Resistance
g Bucholz relay checking
h WTI/ OTI/ MOLG (Oil Gauge) Checking
i Checking of points of oil from Transformer body/ Radiator Valve
j Setting of relays in the panel
k SFRA
l DGA of oil before charging and also after charging

[Link].6 Type Test

Transformers supplied must be of type tested design and certified by any of the
accredited certifying agencies in accordance with relevant standards /codes and the type
test reports shall be submitted for employer’s review. If the type tests are not done
previously, then they shall be conducted by the Contractor without any additional
cost to the Employer and the type test report shall be submitted before supply of
Transformers.
Type Test Reports (As applicable w.r.t IS/IEC) to be submitted by the Contractor
shall be including but not limited to the following:

Sr. No. Description

a Temperature Rise test at a tap corresponding to maximum losses as
per IEC 60076.
b Measurement of harmonics of no load current.
c Measurement of acoustic noise level as per NEMA TR-1
d Tank Vacuum & Pressure Teat (as per CBIP Norms)
e Dielectric Test
f Short Circuit Test
Type test report shall be valid for 10 years as on the last date of submission of
bid.

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[Link] HIGH VOLTAGE (HV) SWITCHGEAR
[Link].1 The Contractor shall select the voltage level of HV Switchgear as per the system
requirement. The indoor/outdoor switchgear system shall include Requisite nos.
incoming panels from field units, and outgoing panels to Power/Inverter transformers
or the outgoing lines depending on the evacuation voltage & system requirement,
panels for HV/415 V Auxiliary Transformer, Bus couplers breakers and associated
equipment.

[Link].2 The HV switchgear panels located indoor (Main pooling Panel) / outdoor
(ICOG/Inverter station) shall be complete with cubicles, protection, metering, bus-
bar system, cabling, wiring and other accessories, comprising of HV Vacuum/SF6
circuit breaker, AC bus bars (including N-bus bar), Current transformers, Potential
transformers, Multifunction meters and other necessary equipment as per system
requirements. The HV Switchgear panel if placed outdoor at inverter station shall be
placed on the platform and shall be of outdoor duty with minimum IP-55 and IP 42
for indoor panel. The quantities shall be finalized during detail engineering based on
the proposed configuration.

[Link].3 The proper selection of high voltage panels is one of the main components to be taken
care of while designing a Solar PV Plant. In our case, the VCB panel comes with the
following specifications:
a) Vacuum Circuit Breaker /SF6 with Spring Charging Motor, Motor Closing
Coil, Tripping Coil, Spring Charging Handle, Operation Counter along with
auxiliary contacts.
b) Breaker Control Switch.
c) Digital Multi-Function Meter with import-export feature & RS485 of
accuracy class 0.2
d) 3-Phase Digital Ammeter.
e) 3-Phase Digital Voltmeter.
f) Indoor Resin Cast CT) CL-0.2 for Metering Purpose, & CL-5P20 for
Protection CT and Class PS for differential protection.
g) Potential transformer CL-0.2, & CL-3P for protection.
h) Power pack is required in all HV switchgear panels except the panels which
are installed near /inside MCR wherein DC supply shall be provided by
battery and battery charger.
i) UPS should be provided at each inverter station and MCR.
j) Minimum Protection required(IDT&Main HT Panel):
50,50N,51,51N,50BF,27,59,86(with 2 trip coil),94 ,80AC,80DC,87T(Incase
IDT>= 4MVA) ,67,67N ,95( with 2 trip coil), 49 Winding Temperature Alarm
and trip protection, 26 Oil Temperature alarm and trip protection, MOG alarm
and trip , Bucholz Protection and alarm, PRV Protection, Over fluxing.
k) If any extra protection is required by STU then same shall be provided by
the bidder without any financial implication to SGEL.

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 l) Separate CT core shall be required for differential protection.
m) Main Auxiliary Transformer Protection (MCR) (As applicable)
Contractors shall have to provide the protections for the Transformers as
per system design including but not limited to following:
1. Transformer winding temperature alarm and trip protection
2. 50/51N/51/50N
3. 50BF, 80AC,80DC,86,94,95,27,59
4. 26 Oil Temperature alarm and trip protection
5. MOG alarm and trip
6. Bucholz alarm and trip
n) Other provisions
1. Protection of Solar Inverters,
2. Protection of 415 V Switchgear
3. Protection of all Cables
4. Necessary ICTs, Relay panels, marshalling boxes, isolating and shorting
links etc.
5. Protection of Transmission Line/Line Bay. Further, the contractor shall
also have to co-ordinate in order to integrate of the plant protection
systems with State Authority Transmission Authority & Other systems
so as to complete the protection of the entire system.
6. Provision of necessary contacts and /or ports for integration with plant
SCADA System for Alarm, tripping and status signal as per
requirements.

[Link].4 General
(i) The switchgear shall be of CRCA steel / corrosion proof aluminium-zinc
construction with sheet not less than 3 mm thickness for load bearing section
and not less than 2mm thickness for non-load bearing and shall totally dust
and vermin proof. However, if vendor has standardized the thickness of
enclosure other than above mentioned and it meets the performance
requirements and the design has been established through type test, the same
shall be accepted. The panels shall be rigid without using any external
bracings. The switchboard panels should comply with relevant IS / IEC and
revision thereof and shall be designed for easy operation maintenance and
further extension. Each circuit shall have a separate vertical panel with
distinct compartments. Bus bar, metering, circuit breaker chamber, cables and
cable box chamber should have proper access for maintenance and proper
interlocks should be provided. All instruments (Except the Relays) shall be
non-draw out type and safe guard in every respect from damages and provided
with mechanical indicator of connection and disconnection position. The
switchgear shall be completed with all necessary wiring, fuses, auxiliary
contacts, terminal boards etc.
(ii) The switchgear boards shall have a single front, single tier, fully
compartmentalized, metal enclosed construction, comprising of row of

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 freestanding floor mounted panels. The adjacent panels shall be completely
separated by steel sheets except in busbar compartments where insulated
barriers shall be provided to segregate adjacent panels. The switchgear
assembly shall be dust, moisture, rodent and vermin proof, with the truck in
any position SERVICE, ISOLATED, TEST or removed, and all doors and
covers closed. All doors, removable covers and glass windows shall be
gasketted all round with synthetic rubber or neoprene gaskets.
(iii) The arcing contacts and bus bar should be rated for 25KA/31.5 KA faults for
3 seconds for 11kV/22KV system. Bus bars shall be capable of connecting
one switchgear panel to other through proper insulated arrangement. The
panels shall be modular in design.
(iv) The switchgear will be installed in a separate switchgear room, but the
controls under normal conditions will be from the 11 kV/22KV remote
supervisory control desk installed in the main control room.
(v) The circuit breakers and bus VTs shall be mounted on with drawable trucks
which shall roll out horizontally from service position to isolated position. For
complete withdrawal from the panel, the truck shall rollout on the floor or
shall roll out on telescopic rails. In case the later arrangement is offered,
suitable trolley shall be provided by the Contractor for withdrawal and
insertion of the truck from and into the panel. Testing of the breaker shall be
possible in isolated position by keeping the control plug connected.
(vi) The bus bars shall be of Copper/Aluminium conductors conforming to IEC/IS.
The bus bar system shall be insulated with PVC sleeves.

[Link].5 Standards & Codes

The system and equipment shall be designed, built, tested and installed to the latest
revisions of the following IS/IEC standards (as applicable). In the event of other
standards being applicable they will be compared for specific requirement and
specifically approved during detailed engineering for the purpose:
Sl. Standards Description
No.
1. IEC 60529/ IS-13947 Degrees of protection provided by enclosures (IP
Code)
2. IEC 60044-1/ IS- Instrument transformers – Part 1: Current
2705 transformers
3. IEC 60044-2/ IS- Instrument transformers – Part 2: Inductive voltage
3156 transformers
4. IEC 60044-6 Instrument transformers – Part 6:
Requirements for protective current transformers
for transient performance
5. IEC 62271-100 High-voltage switchgear and control gear – Part
100: High-voltage alternating-current circuit-
breakers

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 6. IEC 62271-200 High-voltage switchgear and control gear – Part
200: A.C. metal-enclosed switchgear and control
gear for rated voltages above 1 kV and up to and
including 52 kV
7. IEC 60694 Common specifications for high-voltage switchgear
and control gear standards
8. IS: 8130 –1984 Conductors for Insulated Cables
9. IEC 60255 Measuring relays and protection equipment
10. IS 3231 Electrical relays for power systems protection
11. IS 9431 Indoor post insulators of organic material for
systems with nominal voltages greater than 1000 V
up to and including 300 kV
12. IEC 60099-4 Surge arresters - Part 4: Metal-oxide surge arresters
without gaps for A.C. systems
13. IEC 62053 Electricity metering equipment (A.C.) - Particular
requirements
14. IS 9385 High voltage fuses

[Link].6 Type Test

HT Switchgear supplied must be of type tested design(as per relevant IEC/IS clause)
and certified by any of the NABL accredited certifying agencies in accordance with
relevant standards /codes and the type test reports shall be submitted for employer’s
review. If the type tests are not done previously, then they shall be conducted by the
Contractor without any additional cost to the Employer and the type test report shall
be submitted before supply of Transformers. Type test report shall be valid for 10
years as on the last date of submission of bid.

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[Link] LT SWITCHGEAR
[Link].1 CODES AND STANDARDS: The system and equipment shall be designed, built,
tested and installed to the latest revisions of the following applicable standards (as per
the applicability). In the event of other standards being applicable they will be
compared for specific requirement and specifically approved during detailed
engineering for the purpose.
Standard Description
IEC 60529 Degrees of protection provided by enclosures (IP Code)
IEC 60439 Low-voltage switchgear and control gear assemblies
IEC 60364 Electrical installations of buildings
IEC 60947 Low-voltage switchgear and control gear

[Link].2 TECHNICAL PARAMETERS

Sr. No. Parameters Requirements
1 Supply system  3-phase, 50 HZ, 415 V, 4-wire TNS
 solidly grounded
2 Construction  Metal enclosed indoor cubicles free
floor standing type
 Maximum height: 2450 mm
 EPDM/Neoprene gasket shall be
provided between the panel sections
3 Switches, push buttons Front operated
4 AC Bus bar (including Copper
N Bus Bar)
5 Local control switches Yes
6 Multifunction meter As per system requirement and applicability
7 Indicators LED Type
8 Cable Entry  From bottom.
 Gland plate with proper sealing to cover
the opening of cable entry shall be
provided.
9 Minimum Clearance in  Between phases and between phases and
air earth for the entire run of horizontal:
25mm
 Vertical bus bars & Bus link connection
at circuit breaker : 25 mm
10 Auxiliary Wiring  Voltage Grade: As per system
requirement
 Conductor: Stranded Copper conductor
 Conductor size:
a) 1.5mm2 (min.) for control circuit
wiring and
b) 2.5 mm2 (min) for CT and space

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 heater circuits.
 Colour coded
 Insulation: PVC
11 Space Heater  Thermostatically controlled
 Supply: 240 V, 50 Hz, single phase AC
through suitable switch and fuse
12 Switchboards  Equipped with three phase & neutral bus
bar
 Bus bar conductor material: copper of
adequate size with PVC as per UL 224
or similar
 Construction: dust-proof and vermin-
proof
 Degree of protection of IP-55 (outdoor)/
IP-42 (indoor)
 Gland Plate for switchboards:
a) Type: undrilled, removable type
b) Hot / cold-rolled sheet steel non-
magnetic material.
13 Earth Bus Bar  Size/ Cross section: As per requirement
 Material: Copper
 Location: At the bottom of each panel
and shall extend throughout the length
of each switchboard with proper
earthing arrangements.
14 Control switches and On on the circuit breaker compartment doors/
instruments Mounting front side of the panel.
15 Air circuit breakers  Type: Draw out type (if required)
 As per IEC 60947-1 and 60947-2 or
similar
16 MCCBs As per IEC 60947-1 and 60947-2 or similar
17 Fuse HRC cartridge fuse link type of suitable rating
18 Current Transformer  Type: single-phase single core inductive
 Standard: As per IEC 60044-1or similar
19 Potential transformers  Quantity: As per requirement
with fuses  Place of installation: In all phases
20 Design calculation, Shall be provided by contractor
GTP, plan etc
Note:
 LT Switchgear shall be completed in all respect along with all necessary
auxiliaries for control and supervisory circuits, and other necessary
associated equipment.
 Wherever two breaker compartments (If applicable) are provided in the
same vertical section insulating barriers and shrouds shall be provided
in the rear cable compartment to avoid accidental touch with the live
parts of one circuit when working on the other circuit.

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[Link] SWITCHYARD & TRANSMISSION LINE
[Link].1 Scope Of Electrical Work For 11kV & 22kV Switchyard (Outdoor)
a. There will be necessary numbers of switchyards of Feeder Level of MSEDCL/
MSETCL Substation (or with suitable primary side voltage and current in
accordance with inverter AC output).
b. Suitable number of interconnection points at Feeder Level bays of Respective
33/22 kV, 33/11 kV MSEDCL/ MSETCL Substation shall be arranged/
constructed by Contractor. Contractor shall provide Feeder Level Voltage
Overhead line/ underground cable (As per site specific requirement) up to
interconnection point.
c. Main Switchyard: This switchyard will be adjacent to the Main Control Room
and will include one 11kV/22KV transformer along with its protection system.
d. O&M of the evacuation lines (i.e. underground and overhead line) is in scope of
EPC. Construction of the Meter room is in scope of the EPC.
e. Supply and installation of the ABT meter/ summation meter by approval of
MSETCL/MSEDCL requirement with Automated meter reading (AMR) is in
scope of the EPC Contractor.
f. The underground cables/ Overhead Line of 11kV/22KV main control rooms till
respective 33/11 kV,33/22KV MSEDCL Substation is in the scope of the
Contractor. All necessary equipment & protection system which is necessary to
terminate at MSEDCL / MSETCL substation shall be in the scope of contractor.
g. The Contractor has to do the power evacuation up to interconnection point i.e 11
kV bus level of respective 33/11 kV, 33/22 KV, MSEDCL Substation via 11 kV
/22KV overhead transmission line/ underground cable with the all necessary
infrastructure such as protection switchgears and metering systems as per the
requirement and standards of the MSEDCL / MSETCL.
h. All necessary equipment and protection systems at the take-off pole structure and
the receiving-end pole structure shall be completed and included within the
scope of the contractor.
[Link].2 LIGHTNING/ SURGE ARRESTOR (As Applicable):
Codes And Standards: The design, manufacture and performance of Surge Arrestors
shall comply with IS: 3070 Part-3 and other specific requirements stipulated in the
specification (as applicable). Unless otherwise specified, the equipment, material &
processes shall conform to the latest amendments of the following:

Standard Description
IS:2071-1993 (Part-1) Methods of High Voltage Testing General Definitions
& Test Requirements.
IS:2071-1974 (Part 2) Test Procedures.
IS: 2629-1985 Recommended Practice for hot dip galvanizing on Iron
& Steel.
IS: 2633-1986 Method for Testing uniformity of coating of zinc
coated Articles.
IS:3070-1993 (Part – 3) Specification for surge arrestor for alternating current

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 systems.
Metal-Oxide lightening Arrestors without gaps.
IS: 4759-1996 Specification for hot dip zinc coating on structural steel
and other allied products.
IS: 5621-1980 Hollow Insulators for use in Electrical Equipment.
IS: 6209-1982 Methods of Partial discharge measurement.
IS: 6745 Method for determination of mass of zinc coating on
zinc coated iron and steel articles.
ANSI/IEEE-C.62.11 Metal oxide, Surge Arrestor for AC Power Circuits.
IEC –60099-4 Surge Arrestors.

Technical Parameters
Sr. No. Parameters Requirements
1 Nominal system voltage 11/22 kV
2 Highest system voltage As applicable.
3 Frequency (Hz) 50
4 Lightning Impulse withstand As per IEC/IS
5 Power frequency withstand As per IEC/IS
6 Arrestor duty
Connection to system Phase to earth
Type of equipment to be transformers & switchgear
protected
7 Surge Arrester
a Type Gap Polymer Type
b Arrestor rating (kV rms) As per IEC/IS
c Continuous Operating voltage As per IEC/IS
d Standard Nominal Discharge As per IEC/IS
Current
e Degree of protection IP 65
f Line discharge Class 2
8 Type Test The Surge Arrestors offered shall be
type tested and shall be subjected to
routine and acceptance tests in
accordance with IS: 3070 (Part-3)-
/IEC:600994 or similar standard.
Note: Detail GTP and GA & type test report shall be provided during detail
Engineering.

[Link].3 ISOLATORS:
Codes And Standards: The isolators and isolator-cum-earthling switches shall
comply with the requirements of {IS 9921 (as amended up to date) and the latest
edition of IEC 62271-102 (IEC 60129) (as applicable)}. The Insulators shall comply
with the requirement of latest edition of {IS 2544/1973 and IEC 60168/1988 (as
amended up to date) (as applicable):
Standard Description
IS 9921 (Part 1 to 4) Alternating Current Disconnectors (Isolators) and
Earthing Switches for Voltages Above 1 000 V - Part I
IEC 62271-102 (IEC/ Alternating current disconnectors and earthing switches
60129)
IEC 62271-1 (IEC High-voltage switchgear and control gear - Part 1:
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 60694) Common specifications
IS 2544/ IEC 60168 Porcelain post insulators for systems with nominal voltage
greater than 1000 Volts
IS 5350 Dimensions of Indoor and Outdoor Porcelain Post
Insulators and Post Insulator Units for Systems with
Nominal Voltages Greater than 1000 V
IS 2629 Recommended Practice for Hot-Dip Galvanizing of Iron
and Steel
IS 4736 Hot-dip Zinc Coatings on Mild Steel Tubes
IS 4759 Hot-dip zinc coatings on structural steel and other allied
products
IS 6745 Method for determination of mass of zinc coating on zinc
coated iron and steel articles
IS 2633 Methods for testing uniformity of coating of zinc coated
articles
IS 9530/1980 Recommended
IS 5925/1970 Recommended practice for silver plating for general
engineering purposes
BS 2816/1964 Testing of silver plating thickness
IS 6735/1994 Spring lock washers
IS 2016 Plain washers
IS 1161 Steel tubes for structural purposes
IS 1239 GI pipe (‘B’ class or Medium class)
IS 2147 Degree of protection provided for enclosures for low
voltage control gear
IS:4691 Degree of protection provided by enclosures for rotating
electrical machinery
IS: 5561 Electrical Power Connectors

Technical Parameters
Sr. No. Parameters Unit Requirements (11kV/ 22 kV)
1 Rated Freq. Hz. 50
2 System Neutral Earthing Solidly earthed

3 No. of phase(poles) No. 3

4 Temp. rise Deg. C As
6 Rated voltage KV rms As per system requirement.
7 Type of isolator (AB) DBCR
8 Rated normal current Amps. As per system requirement.
9 Rated short time withstand KA rms As per system requirement.
current for 3 second
10 Rated peak current KA peak As per system requirement.
11 Rated short circuit make KA peak As per system requirement.
current
12 Basic Insulation Level
(a) Lightning Impulse kV Peak As per system requirement.
withstand voltage
(b) Rated power freq. kV Peak As per system requirement.
withstand voltage
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 14 Min. creepage distance mm As per system requirement.
(The protected creepage
distance shall not be less
than 50% of total)
15 Phase to phase spacing for mm As per system requirement.
installation
16 Minimum Clearance
(a) Phase to earth mm AS per IE rule
(b) Between rotating post and mm AS per IE rule
fixed post on one phase
17 Height of centre line of mm As per system requirement.
terminal pad above ground
level
18 Special Requirements Isolator main switch (MS) shall be required
to make or break the line charging current
when no significant change in voltage
occurs across the isolating distance on
account of make or break.
19 Type Test The isolator offered shall be type tested
and shall be subjected to routine and
acceptance tests in accordance with
relevant standard.
NOTE:
 Isolator shall be gang operated for main blades and earth switches. The
operation of the three poles shall be well synchronized and interlocked.
 The design of linkages and gears shall be such so as to allow one man to
operate the handle with ease for isolator and earth switch.
 In addition to the constructional interlock, isolator and earth switches shall
have provision to prevent their electrical and manual operation unless the
associated and other interlocking conditions are met. All these interlocks
shall be of failsafe type. Suitable individual interlocking coil arrangements
shall be provided.

[Link].4 CIRCUIT BREAKER FOR IDT

Codes And Standards: Circuit Breakers shall be outdoor/indoor type, comprising
three identical single pole units, complete in all respects with all fittings and wiring.
The circuit breakers and accessories shall conform to IEC- 62271-100 or equivalent
Indian Standard (as applicable):
Standard Description
IEC- 62271-100/200 / IS- High Voltage Alternative current circuit breaker.
13118 (1991)
IS-2705 (1992) Current Transformer
IS-3156 (1992) Voltage Transformer
IS-3231 (1987)/IEC 60255 Numerical Relays
(All parts) IEC 61850 Ed-II
IS-1248 Ammeter & Voltmeter
IS-375 Arrangement of Breakers Bus Bars main
connection and auxiliary wiring.
IEC-60687/CBIP REPORT Tri vector meter
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 NO-88 (JULY) 1996)

General Technical Parameters

a) The breakers should be able to be drawn out in horizontal position at ground
level [with vertical/horizontal isolation]. When breaker is drawn out in
horizontal position none of the live components inside the 11KV/22KV
switchgear panel should be accessible. The safety shutters shall be robust and
shall automatically cover the live components when the breaker is drawn out.
The switchgear shall have complete interlocking arrangements at the fully
inserted and fully drawn out and test positions. Withdrawal of the breaker
should not be possible in ON position, it should not be possible to close the
circuit breaker in service unless the entire auxiliary and control circuit are
connected.
b) Circuit breaker shall be vacuum; draw out type housed in a separate cubicle of
the switchboard and shall be enclosed from all sides. A sheet steel hinged
lockable door shall be at the front. It shall be possible to withdraw the circuit
breaker to ‘Test’ and “Isolated’ position with the door closed. Door interlock
shall be provided such that the door can only be opened after withdrawing the
breaker to ‘Isolated’ position and the breaker cannot be racked into the
‘Service’ position unless the door is closed. A visual indication as to show
when the breaker is in ‘Service’, ‘Test’ or ‘Isolated’ position shall be provided
in front of the door.
c) Switchgear construction shall have a bushing or other sealing arrangement
between the circuit breaker compartment and the busbar / cable compartments,
so that there is no air communication around the isolating contacts in the
shutter area with the truck in service position.
d) The breaker and the auxiliary compartments provided on the front side shall
have strong hinged doors, busbar and cabling compartments provided on the
rear side have bolted compartment covers with self-retaining bolts. Breaker
compartment doors shall have locking facility.
e) Built-in / separate trolley mounted earth switches for incomer (busbar earth)
and outgoing (feeder cable earth) shall be provided.
f) All the high voltage compartments must have pressure discharge flap for the
exit of gas due to internal arc to insure operator safety. All the HV
compartment design shall ensure conformity to IEC-60298 and must be type
tested as per IAC classification and duration as per IEC As per IEC 62271-200
clause A. 4.5 (AFLR).
g) Two separate earthing terminals shall be provided in each panel and shall be
connected to the earth bus within the panel. The earth bus shall be of copper/
Aluminum and shall have adequate cross-sectional area.
h) All louvers if provided shall have very fine brass or GI mesh screen, IPH-2
degree of protection as per IS: 3427 to all live parts shall (whether isolated or
removed from panel) even when the breaker compartment door is open. Tight
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 fitting garments / gaskets are to be provided at all openings in rely
compartment.
i) Total height of the switchgear panels shall not exceed 2600 mm. The height of
switches, pushbuttons and other hand-operated devices shall not exceed 1800
mm and shall not be less than 700mm.
j) Suitable base frames made out of steel channels shall be supplied along with
necessary anchor bolts and other hardware, for mounting of the switchgear
panels. These shall be dispatched in advance so that they may be installed and
levelled when the flooring is being done, welding of base frame to the insert
plates shall be as per approved installation drawings.
k) The switchboard shall have the facility of extension on the both sides of
Adapter panels and dummy panels required to meet the Busbar.
l) The design of circuit breaker shall be proven through all the routine and in
accordance with IEC 62271-100 / 200 / IS 13118: 1991 (as applicable) and
any amendment thereof.

[Link].5 Instrument Transformer:

[Link].5.1 General
 The instrument transformers, i.e. current and voltage transformers shall be
single phase transformer units and shall be supplied with a common
marshaling box for a set of three single phase units. The tank as well as top
metallic shall be hot dip galvanized or painted grey color as per RAL 9002.
 The instrument transformers shall be oil filled hermetically sealed units. The
instrument transformers shall be provided with filling and drain plugs.
 Polarity marks shall indelibly be marked on each instrument transformer and
at the lead terminals at the associated terminal block.

[Link].5.2 Current Transformer (CTs)

 The CT shall have provision for measurement of capacitance and tan delta as
erected at site.
 General Parameters for Current Transformers

Sr. Parameters Requirements

No.
1 Nominal System Voltage 11kV /22KV
2 Highest system Voltage As per system requirment.
3 Rated Frequency 50Hz
4 No of phases Three
5 System neutral earthing Solidly Earthed-
6 One minute Power Freq As per system requirment
7 Lighting Impulse withstand As per system requirment
Voltage
8 System fault level 25kA for 3sec
9 Type Single phase, dead tank,
outdoor, oil filled &
hermetically sealed
10 Type of mounting Pedestal type

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 11 Rated primary current As per BPS
12 Rated Continuous thermal current 120 % of rated Primary
current
13 Rated short time withstand As per IS 2705 Pt. I
Requirement for sec

14 Rated short time withstand current

 Duration (for primary 3Sec
current of 150amps and
above)
 Duration (for primary 1Sec
current below 150amps)
15 Rated dynamic withstand As per system requirment
16 Max temp rise As per IEC-185/ IS 2705
17 Minimum creepage distance of 25 mm /KV
porcelain housing(mm)
18 One minute power frequency As per system requirment
Withstand voltage between
Secondary terminal & earth
19 Instrument security Factor ≤5
20 Accuracy Limit Factor 10
Note: The ratings indicated for Current transformer are tentative only
and may be changed to meet the requirements.

 General Constructional Requirements

1. The CT shall be of dead tank design and shall be so constructed that it
can be easily transported to site within the allowable transport limitation,
even in horizontal position, if the transport limitation so demands. The
C.T. shall be hermetically sealed.
2. CT secondary terminals shall be brought out in a weatherproof terminal
box. The terminal box shall be provided with removable gland plate and
glands. The cable glands shall be suitable for 1100 volts grade PVC
insulated, PVC sheathed multi core stranded 6 [Link] copper conductor
cable. This terminal box shall be dust and vermin proof. The dimensions
of the terminal box and its opening shall be adequate to enable easy
access and working space with the use of normal tools.
3. Polarity shall be invariably marked in each primary and secondary
terminal. Facility shall be provided for short circuiting and grounding of
the CT secondary terminals inside the terminal box.
4. The CT shall be provided with a rating plate with dimensions and
marking as per IS-16227. The markings shall be punched and not painted.
5. The CT shall be vacuum filled with oil after processing and thereafter
hermetically sealed to eliminate breathing and to prevent air and moisture
entering into the tank. Oil filling and / or oil sampling cocks, if provided
to facilitate factory processing should be permanently sealed before
dispatching the CT. The method adopted for hermetic sealing shall be
described in the offer.

 TESTING: The Current Transformer design offered in the Bid should have
been successfully type tested at NABL laboratories for the tests indicated as
follow in line with the relevant standard and technical specification.
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[Link].5.3 VOLTAGE TRANSFORMERS (VTs)
 Voltage transformers shall be electro-magnetic (EMU) type and shall
comprise of compensating reactor, intermediate transformer, and protective
and damping devices. The oil level indicator of EMU with danger level
marking shall be clearly visible to maintenance personnel standing on
ground.
 The secondaries shall be protected by 3A HRC cartridge type fuses for all
windings. In addition fuses shall also be provided for protection and
metering windings for connection to fuse monitoring scheme. The
secondary terminals shall be terminated on stud type non-disconnecting
terminal blocks via the fuse inside the terminal box of degree of protection
IP: 55. The access to secondary terminals shall be without the danger of
access to high voltage circuit.
 General Parameters for Voltage Transformers
Sr. Parameters Requirements
No.
1 Nominal System Voltage 11kV /22KV
2 Highest system Voltage As per system requirement.
3 Rated Frequency 50Hz
4 No of phases Three
5 System neutral earthing Solidly Earthed-
6 One minute Power Freq. As per system requirement
7 Lighting Impulse withstand As per system requirement
Voltage
8 System fault level 25 kA for 3sec
9 Type Single phase potential
transformer
10 Voltage/ Ratio(kV) As per system requirement
11 Rated voltage factor As per system requirement
12 One minute power freq.
Withstand voltage for
 Primary Terminals 28 kV
 Secondary winding 12 KV
13 Min. Creepage Distance 25 mm/kV of Highest
System Voltage
14 Detail of secondaries As per system requirement
Accuracy
Burden (VA)
Note: The ratings indicated for Voltage transformer are tentative only
and may be changed to meet the requirements.

 TESTING: The Current Transformer design offered in the Bid should

have been successfully type tested at NABL laboratories for the tests
indicated as follow in line with the relevant standard and technical
specification.

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[Link].6 OPERATIONS AND MAINTENANCE (O&M)
[Link].6.1 Scope of Operation & Maintenance (O&M)
[Link].6.1.1 GENERAL:
 Comprehensive O&M of the solar PV plant (s) for a period of Three (03)
years from the COD including its associated LT line and all civil structure is
in the scope of the Contractor.
 The contractor shall be responsible for all the required activities for the
successful Operation and Maintenance of the entire Solar PV plant &
transmission line and associated bay during the O&M period.
 The contractor shall be responsible for arranging at his own cost all spare
parts required for routine repair/replacement for keeping the Solar power
plant operational, repairs /replacement of any defective equipment(s) at his
own cost as required from time to time, scheduled and preventive
maintenance, maintaining log sheets/records of operational details,
deployment of competent staff for continuous operation and qualified
engineers for supervision of O&M work so as to ensure trouble free
operation & healthy condition of the entire system at the designed efficiency/
performance level for the entire period of O&M Contract. Unless otherwise
specified in the contract(s), the Employer shall not pay any other amount
except the agreed O&M charges.
[Link].6.1.2 The scope of works shall include (but not limited to) the following: -
a. Ensuring successful operation of SPV Plant, Power evacuation system (as
applicable) Upto STU for achieving Declared Net Annual Guaranteed
Generation (NAGGs) at Metering /Interconnection point on the annual basis.
b. Ensuring Breakdown maintenance, Periodic maintenance, Preventive
maintenance, predictive maintenance, overhauls, arranging visit of O&M experts
(when required) to maximize the availability of the solar plant.
c. Daily work of the operators involves logging the voltage, current, power factor,
power and energy output of the SPV plant, temperature, logging down individual
array output data once a day.
d. The maintenance staff of the Contractor shall be available in the Power Plant for
24 hours every day irrespective of whether the plant is in operation or not unless
otherwise instructed by SGEL in writing.
e. The operator shall record periodic energy output of each array and transformer
/Inverter and reports shall be prepared on performance of SPV plant.
f. Operation procedures such as preparation to start, routine operations with safety
precautions, monitoring of Solar Power Plant etc. shall be carried out as per the
manufacturer’s instructions to have trouble free operation of the complete system.
g. Contractor shall adhere to the terms & conditions as specified by the SGEL and
subsequent clarifications or amendments issued from time to time.
h. Submission of periodical reports to the Employer on the energy generation &
operating conditions of the SPV plant containing the plant performance data as
finalized by the employer.
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 during the complete O&M period (03 years).
j. During operation and maintenance if there is any loss or damage to any
component of the power plant due to miss-management/ miss-handling or due to
any other reasons, whatsoever, the Contractor shall be responsible for immediate
replacement / rectification of the same. The damaged component may be
repaired, if it is understood after examination that after repairing performance of
the components shall not be degraded, otherwise the defective components shall
have to be replaced by new one without any extra cost to the SGEL.
k. Ensuring Safety and protection of the plant by deputing sufficient security
personals.
l. Monitoring, controlling, troubleshooting, maintaining of records, registers.
m. Supply of all type of spares, consumables and fixing / application of the same as
required. List and quantity to be submitted for which stock will be maintained
during O & M period.
n. Cleaning of the plant including array yard on regular basis and as and when
required.
o. General up keeping of all equipment, buildings, roads, other common facilities in
the plant area.
p. Cleaning of drains, cable trenches, box culverts etc.
Cleaning as per as per approved schedule. Record of Cleaning activities to be
submitted periodically as per instruction of the employer. Periodicity for dry type
cleaning shall be intimated by the employer during detail Engineering.
q. Herbicide spray and grass cutting on a periodic basis.
r. Module tilt angle changing/adjustment as per the schedule approved during
detailed engineering/as per requirements.
s. The contractor shall at his own expense provide all amenities to his workmen as
per applicable laws and rules.
t. The Contractor shall ensure that all safety measures are taken at the site to avoid
accidents to his employees or his Contractor’s employees.
u. The Contractor shall immediately report the accidents, if any, to the Engineer In
charge & to all the concerned authorities as per prevailing laws of the state.
v. The Contractor shall comply with the provision of all relevant Acts of Central or
State Governments including payment of Wages Act 1936, Minimum Wages Act
1948, Employer's Liability Act 1938, Workmen's Compensation Act 1923,
Industrial Dispute Act 1947, Maturity Benefit Act 1961, Employees State
Insurance Act 1948, Contract Labour (Regulations & Abolishment) Act 1970 or
any modification thereof or any other law relating whereto and rules made there
under from time to time.
w. In order to ensure longevity, safety of the core equipment and optimum
performance of the system the contractor should use only genuine spares of high-
quality standards.
x. Deployment of Plant in Charge, adequate number of technical support staff and
other supporting personnel during the O&M period.
y. Energy estimation and scheduling: The work regarding the Estimation,
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 Scheduling & Forecasting on daily basis in form of day ahead schedule or
applicable guidelines shall be in the scope of contractor without any additional
cost to Employer during period of O & M Contract. Any financial losses on
account of scheduling and forecasting shall be on the account of the contractor.
Coordination with concerned Agencies (SLDC/RLDC etc.) for the above shall
also be in the scope of the contractor.
z. Co-ordination with STU/ SLDC/RLDC/ other statutory organizations as per the
requirements on behalf on the Employer for JMR recording, furnishing
Generation Schedules as per requirement, revising schedules as necessary and
complying with grid requirement.
aa. To maintain compliance to the applicable Grid Code requirements and directions,
if any, as specified by SLDC/RLDC from time to time.
bb. The contractor shall be responsible to carry out all test and work as required by
statutory regulation in effect during O&M period.
cc. Contractor is required to maintain adequate O&M spare during the O&M
contract period of the Solar PV plant with the view to maximize availability of
the plant.
dd. At the time of handing over the plant by the contractor to the Employer, the
contractor shall handover equipment in healthy condition.

[Link].6.1.3 Operation and Performance Monitoring

Operation part consists of all activities including deputing necessary manpower
required to operate the plant at the optimum capacity, including Monitoring
performance of each PCUs & Modules.
a) Monitoring performance of each Distribution Transformer, Substation
equipments & Metering Panels.
b) The plant would be operated at unity power factor.
c) Contractor shall have a proper compatible Bar code reader along with thermal
image sensor at the site during the entire O&M period of the plant.

[Link].6.1.4 The following points would be taken care of to ensure healthy operation of the
plant:
a) Regular cleaning of the module surfaces at every 15-day cycle.
b) Continuous monitoring through SCADA of plant performance and external
grid conditions
c) Frequent checking and calibration of instruments;
d) Monitoring and maintaining performance, operations & maintenance records
e) Coordinate with various agencies, departments for continuous operations,
maximum generation and revenue realization
f) Comply with applicable rules, regulations, grid codes, and the specific
guidelines for MW solar PV plants set under the MNRE and other schemes
g) The system shall include logging the voltage, current, power factor, Active and
Reactive Power output of the plant, individual panels/ arrays output data once
a day, etc. The system shall also record failures, interruption in supply and

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 tripping of different relays, reason for such tripping, duration of interruption
etc. and inform Employer of such interruptions with details on periodic basis.
Necessary auto data recording instruments will be provided.
h) The system shall record daily and monthly energy output of each array.
Monthly Performance reports indicating array wise energy production, down
time, capacity utilization factor, etc. shall be prepared for the plant and
furnished in soft mode to Employer in the first week of the following month
along with the details of saleable energy as calculated/ arrived at by power
utility and /or by contractor.
[Link].6.1.5 Maintenance: The contractor shall ensure:
a) Establish robust preventive maintenance system to maximize up time and to
ensure peak generation in peak periods
b) Careful logging of operation data/historical information from the Data
Monitoring Systems and periodically processing it to determine abnormal or
slowly deteriorating conditions.
c) Walk down checks of the plant.
d) Careful control and supervision of operating conditions
e) Regulate routine maintenance work such as keeping equipment clean,
preventive maintenance and checks of delicate ingredients of transformers,
circuit breakers, junction boxes, module mismatches, Cleanliness of isolators
also to be ensured.
f) Repairs and replacements to ensure maximum uptime for the plant.

[Link].6.2 Handing over of the Plant

a) At the end of the contract period, the contractor shall hand over the plant and
equipment & spares back to the Employer in completely safe and healthy
condition and without any pending defect.
b) The items supplied by the Employer on returnable basis, such as spares parts,
consumables, tools and plants, documents etc. shall be returned back to the
Employer, else, suitable recoveries shall be made from the Contractor’s bills.
c) The contractor shall hand over all technical documents, literature, instruction
manuals, lists of spare part & tools & tackles. Contractor shall also hand over
all the relevant record/documents, spares and consumable which is mentioned
in spare list.
d) After O&M period, Employer may at its discretion decide to extend the
existing O&M contract on mutually acceptable terms & conditions or
undertake the O&M of the SPV Plant on its own.

[Link].7 TRANSMISSION LINE

[Link].7.1 Salient Features
a. All designs submitted to SGEL/ PMC for review, such as conductor type, tower
design, and other transmission line parameters that have already been approved
by Power Grid and other relevant transmission agencies (STU/CTU) of the
respective state shall be considered as deemed approved. These designs shall be
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 submitted to SGEL/ PMC for information purposes only. If approved design
document is not available then CEA guidelines shall be followed and same shall
be submitted to SGEL/PMC for approval.
b. The contractor has to do the power evacuation and integration to and with the
designated substation via either overhead transmission line or underground
cables at specified grid voltage with all necessary infrastructure such as
protection switchgears and metering systems as per the requirement of the STU/
Employer.
c. The primary consideration for design and estimation of the transmission line is
preliminary survey, which is based upon topographical map of India, type of
terrain, crossing etc. to be encountered by the transmission line.
d. The power evacuation system for the plant shall be as per the local DISCOM
/STU requirement. The contractor shall get the route approval from the
Employer or STU Implementing agency as the case may be prior to start of the
construction. Any changes in the route or scheme introduced by STU/DISCOM
at any point of the time prior to commissioning shall be complied without any
additional cost to the Employer.
e. The ROW for the TL/UG cable shall be obtained prior to the construction of the
line from the concerned authorities SHALL BE IN THE SCOPE OF BIDDER.
f. In case the power evacuation is planned with underground cable for plant
internal evacuation, the cable shall be approved by the Employer. However, in
case of external power evacuation, the evacuation plan shall be as per
DISCOM/STU requirement and the same shall be submitted to Employer for
approval/ accord.

[Link].7.2 Route Selection

a. The environmental impact of the transmission lines is not expected to be far-
reaching and mostly localized within the right of way (ROW). However, there
are likely to be some effects on natural and socio-culture resources. These
impacts can be minimized by a careful route selection. Preliminary survey shall
be carried out to determine the possible options of the transmission line routes
from the plant substation to the grid connectivity points. The route selection
criteria have been selected as below:
b. The alignment of the transmission line shall be most economical with respect of
construction and maintenance.
c. The routing of transmission line shall not disturb the reserve forest area or areas
having large trees.
d. The line routing shall avoid large habitation and densely populated areas to the
extent possible.
e. The crossing of power lines shall be aligned, and the alignment shall be kept as
per CEA/STU/Discom/CTU from other power lines to avoid induction
problems on the lower voltage lines.
f. All alignments shall be easily accessible both in dry and rainy seasons to enable
maintenance throughout the year.

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[Link].7.3 Operational Aspects
a. The following issues shall be addressed in the transmission line design to ensure
that the line meets the operational requirements of the network:
b. Thermal rating – phase conductors and maximum operating temperature shall
be selected to minimize annealing and maximize conductor life. All lines shall
maintain statutory ground clearances at the maximum design operating
temperature.
c. Fault Currents – current, future and ultimate fault levels should be considered in
selection of conductors and ground wire to ensure they are adequately rated.
d. Lightning Performance – the lightning performance of a transmission line shall
be managed through control of ground wire shielding angle, structure earth
resistance and insulation level to achieve the lightning outage rates.
e. Right of way (ROW) width as per IS 5613 shall be provided to ensure standard
safety clearances under high wind conditions. Demarcation of the ROW ensures
an area where vegetation heights can be controlled and provides ease of access
for ongoing maintenance and repairs.

[Link].7.4 Clearance
a. At all important road crossings, ground clearance of the conductor from the road
surfaces as per prevailing regulations.
b. Crossing of railway lines shall be as per prevailing regulations (revised in 1987).
c. Suitable type of suspension/ tension tower shall be used for river crossings.
d. Where the proposed line is likely to cross over another line of the same voltage
or lower voltage, suitable tower shall be used. Provisions to prevent the
possibility of its coming into contact with other overhead lines shall be made in
accordance with the Indian Electricity Rules, 1956 as amended up to date.
e. Clearance from ground, buildings, trees, and telephone lines shall be provided
in conformity with the Indian Electricity Rules, 1956 as amended up to date.

[Link].7.5 Structural Design

General requirements:
a. The mechanical and structural design shall ensure that the line performance will
comply with all relevant IEC/ IS standards, can be readily constructed and
maintained using standard industry practices and tools, and routine maintenance
can be carried out without loss of supply.
b. The design shall ensure premature failure of components does not occur from
fatigue stresses, abrasion or corrosion or other serviceability conditions that will
be encountered within the design life of the line.
c. Design of structures and footing shall meet the requirements specified in IS 802
and IS 456 respectively, to ensure that the line is suitable for its intended
purpose and to ensure acceptable levels of safety for construction, maintenance
and operation.
Loadings

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 a. Structures shall be designed to meet the loading requirements specified in IS
802 as the minimum including, but not limited to, the following load cases:
b. Wind loads calculated in accordance with IS 875 (Part III) in conjunction with
other relevant codes and standards to achieve system security levels required.
c. Where lines of significant length crossover wind regions, the appropriate region
can be applied to each respective section. However, any change in wind
pressure along the line should be done at a termination structure, with the higher
wind pressure applied to the structure itself.
Structure and design
a. Structure design shall comply with the requirements specified in IS 802.
b. Tower structure: Approved tower design of PGCIL/STU/CTU are acceptable.
Further, only Type tested tower structures shall be acceptable.
All the design submitted for review to SGEL for transmission line parameters
like conductor type, tower design etc approved by Power Grid and other
transmission agency(STU/CTU) of the respective state shall be deemed
approved.

[Link].7.6 Conductors & Insulators

a) Insulators shall have normal sheds/ alternate sheds with good self-cleaning
properties. Insulator shed profile, spacing projection etc. shall be strictly in
accordance with the recommendation of relative standard.
b) Composite insulators shall have proven use under foggy/ humid operational
conditions in polluted industrial environment combined with smoke and dust
particles. The vendor shall also submit certified test report for an accelerated
ageing test as that described in IEC 61109.
c) IEC: 600168/IEC: 600273. The insulators shall also conform to IEC 815 as
applicable. The contractor shall furnish the technical particulars of all type of
insulators used.
d) Contractors shall provide silicone rubber housed composite type insulator &
shall comply with relevant IS/IEC.
e) Conductor for transmission line shall depends on the project-specific
requirements conductor type shall be ACSR, AAAC, AAC,AL59 and
project-specific requirements.
f) The applicable standard shall be IS 398, IEC 61809, or any other relevant
standard.

[Link].7.7 Insulator Hardware: Suitable hardware fittings shall be used for attachment of the
insulators with the tower at one end and supporting the conductors at the other end.

[Link].7.8 Earthing: The tower footing resistance shall be kept below as per relevant standard.

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[Link] EARTHING & LIGHTNING PROTECTION SYSTEM

[Link].1 Earthing System: The technical requirements are specified as below:

Sr. No. Parameters Requirements
A Solar Array Earthing
1 Relevant Standard (as per As per IS: 3043, Indian
applicability) Electricity Rules/Acts, Codes of
practice and regulations
2 Effectively earthed from two For each Module mounting
sides structures (MMS), SPV Module
frames, mounting arrangement for
String Monitoring Boxes,
Metallic Junction Boxes, Metal
frames/Panel, Metallic Pipes.
3 Earthing Arrangement  A proper earthing grid of
conductor shall be made
all around the MMS
 Array structures are to be
connected to earth pits as
per IS standards
4 PV Module frame earthing As per module manufacturer
guidelines
B AC Earthing System
1 Relevant Standard (as per As per IS: 3043, IEC 60364,
applicability) IEE80-2000, Indian Electricity
Rules/Acts, Codes of practice and
regulations
2 Permissible Fault level As per Inverter Output Voltage &
system voltage
3 Outdoor Inverter Station & MCR  Earthing system
earthing network/earth mat shall be
interconnected mesh of
mild steel rods buried in
ground.
 For other areas in the solar
plant such as IDT yard,
MCR the earthing system
shall consist of minimum
two parallel conductors
interconnected together.
4 Requirement of two separate and  All non-current carrying
distinct connections for earthing metal parts, metallic frame
of all electrical equipment
 All the other structures
such as Crane rails, tracks,
metal pipes conduits Steel
RCC structures, etc
5 SMU & SCADA Earthing Separate electronic earthing pit is
required
6 Inverter Transformer earthing  Recommendation of OEM
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 or inverter manufacturer is
required.
 Separate shield
earthing(as applicable)
with 2 nos electrode.
 Min size of earthing
conductor for shield
bushing: 25 x 6 mm
7 Neutral and body earthing of Required
auxiliary transformer
C General Requirment
1 Earth pit  As per IS:3043.
 Electrodes shall be
embedded below
permanent moisture level.
 Shall be treated with salt
and charcoal or better
earth enhancement
compound (if required)
and free from stone and
harmful material
 Special earthing
arrangements like
chemical earthing etc. in
order to meet the earthing
resistance requirements
may be provided.
2 After installation requirment Continuity of earth conductors
and efficiency of all bonds and
joints shall be checked.
Earth resistance at earth
terminations shall be measured
and recorded.
3 Material of the earthing  Conductors above ground
conductors level and in built up
trenches -Galvanized Iron
 Conductors buried in earth
- Galvanized Iron
 Earth electrodes – Copper
Bonded/ MS/ GI
4 Earthing conductor laying  Laying depth below
requirement ground level: 600mm
 Clearance from fencing of
Electrical installation:
2000 mm
5 Design calculation, General Shall be provided by contractor
arrangement and layout plan
Note:
 The earth conductors shall be free from pitting, laminations, rust, scale and
other electrical, mechanical defects.
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  Neutral connections and metallic conduits/ pipes shall not be used for the
equipment earthing.
 Lightning protection system down conductors shall not be connected to
other earthing conductors above the ground level.
 Necessary provision shall be made for bolted isolating joints of each
earthing pit for periodic checking of earth resistance.

[Link].2 Lightning Protection: The technical requirements are specified as below:

Sr. No. Parameters Requirements

1 Relevant Standard (as per  As per IS 2309 or similar
applicability)  IS/IEC 62305: Protection Against
Lightning
 NF C 17-102:2011 or latest:
Lightning Protection with early
Streamer Air Termination Rod.
 Earthing shall be from 2 side.
2 Min Lightning Conductor 25x6mm GI strip and shall be connected
size through test link with earth
electrode/earthing system.
3 Air terminations, down  Shall be provided
conductors, test links,  Down conductors shall be as short
earth electrode etc. (as per and straight as practicable and shall
requirement) follow a direct path to earth
electrode.
4 Arrangement to protect Shall be provided
Solar Array with
associated structures from
Direct Lightning Stroke
5 Installation requirement  In such a way that there is no
shadow over Modules
 Concrete foundation or other
arrangement for holding the
lightning conductor in position after
considering shadow on PV array,
maximum wind speed and
Maintenance requirement
7 Design calculation, Shall be provided by contractor
General arrangement and
layout plan

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[Link] MAIN CONTROL ROOM DC BATTERY & BATTERY CHARGER SYSTEM

[Link].1 General:
 Adequate capacity DC battery Bank should be provided for emergency
control supply of control / protection system & emergency lighting.
 A Battery charger of appropriate capacity with relevant IS/IEC standards &
protection and automatic change over system should be provided to charge the
battery bank along with relay circuit, fuses, annunciations.

[Link].2 Codes And Standards: The system and equipment shall be designed, built, tested
and installed to the latest revisions of the following applicable standards.
Standard Description
IEEE Std 485 IEEE recommended practice for sizing batteries for stationary
applications.
IEC 60146 Semiconductor converters.
IEC 60439 Low Voltage Switchgear and control assemblies
IEC 62040 Uninterruptible Power Systems (UPS)
IEC 60695-2-11 Fire Hazard Testing

[Link].3 Technical Parameters:

Sr. No. Parameters Requirements
1 DC Battery Bank
a) Quantity One No’s(1x100%) of Adequate
capacity
b) Back up time Min 3 Hours
c) Place of utilization as per system Supply of inverters, control &
requirement protection system, Fire Detection/
Alarm Panel, SCADA System,
Operation of Equipment, emergency
lighting, CCTV, and other
requirements.
2 Battery Charger
a) Type Battery charger (Float Cum Boast
Charger-FCBC) as per relevant
standard
b) Quantity One No’s (1x100%)
3 Specification for DC Batteries the batteries
a) Type Tubular/Plante batteries, Nickle
Cadmium
b) Rating As per system Requirement
c) Standard IS: 1651-1979; performance as per
IS8702 or similar
d) Container As applicable.
e) Terminal Posts Designed suitably to accommodate
external bolted connections
4 General Requirements
a) Protection and automatic change Shall be provided
over system shall be provided
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 along with relay circuit, fuses,
annunciations
b) DC power supply Distribution As per relevant IS standards.
panel/board
c) Control Room DC Battery Bank Shall be provided by contractor
& DC supply system design,
calculations etc
d) Battery system design With min 3 hrs back up time

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[Link] PLANT ILLUMINATION SYSTEM: The technical requirements are specified as
below:
Sr. No. Parameters Requirements
1 General Requirement
a) Provision of adequate light Yes
fittings, socket, fans, etc for
each building
b) Exhaust Fan In toilet area, battery Room & Pantry
c) Min wattage for street light all 20 Watt LED
over the plant
d) All requirements for Provided by contractor (ex:
illumination system distribution pillar boxes, PVC cables,
installation like conduit steel trays, their control gear
and wiring etc)
e) Voltage requirement for Through normal 415V AC, 3 Phase, 4
illumination system wire from LDBs that shall be fed
from 415V MCDB
f) Other supply item (As per  Lighting cabinets,
applicability)  Energy efficient LED type
lighting system for indoor &
outdoor all area
 Light fittings, lighting
facia/panels,
 Push-buttons or switches and
other accessories.
 Adequate no. of switchboards
(with 3-pin sockets), potable
socket cubicles, distribution
boards, lighting accessories,
lighting poles for street lights
etc
g) Protection rating For all lighting fixtures and control
gears including lighting panels
 IP 55 deg of protection
 Shall be powder coated
 Weather proof
h) Provision of power outlet For Control rooms, offices, facilities,
circuits with necessary utilities, Inverter Rooms
breakers/switches, protective
and indicating devices shall
be provided for each
socket/cubicle
i) The illumination system shall Yes
be properly wired and
connected with suitable grade
cable
j) Earthing arrangement Yes
2 Emergency lighting system For indoor applications such as Main
control room, Inverter Rooms,
Security Room(s) etc
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 3 Lux levels and quality of LED Lamps with at least 20 W (at
direct glare limitation 240 V) shall be provided in control
room, Battery Room, Inverter Room,
Office space/ SACDA Room etc as
per requirement.
4 Workable height at which 0.9m
nominal illumination level for
lighting shall be finalized
5 Location wise Lux Level SCADA Room: 300
(avg) Panel Room (HT & CRP Panel): 300
Office/Conference/Rest/Battery
Charger: 300
MCR Area Including all other rooms
except above Sr no: 200
Inverter Room/ Station: 100
Street lighting – roads, Array Yard
(Peripheral roads Pole to Pole
interspacing of 30 meters, Internal
Roads with Pole to pole spacing 50
meters): 10
Switchyard, Security room(s): 50
Other areas including periphery wall:
20
6 Design calculation, General Shall be provided by contractor
arrangement and layout plan
for illumination system

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[Link] MONITORING AND CONTROLLING SYSTEM

[Link].1 SCADA: The scope of design, engineering, supply, testing & commissioning of
SCADA & Remote Monitoring System.

[Link].1.1 Main Control Room Scada and Remote Monitoring System:

a) The SCADA System shall be built over Industrial IoT architecture with
integrated Analytics, secure web access, enterprise software and Database.
Computer Aided Data Acquisition Unit shall have features for simultaneous
monitoring and recording of various parameters of different sub systems,
power supply of the Power Plant at DC side and AC side.
b) The SCADA System shall be built over Industrial IoT architecture with
integrated Analytics, secure web access, enterprise software and Database.
Computer Aided Data Acquisition Unit shall have features for simultaneous
monitoring and recording of various parameters of different sub systems,
power supply of the Power Plant at DC side and AC side.
c) Computer Aided Data Acquisition Unit (in the form of personal computer
(PC)) shall be a separate and individual system comprising of different
transducers to read the different variable parameters, A/D converter,
Multiplexer, De-multiplexer, Interfacing Hardware & Software, Industrial
Type PC, which will be robust & rugged suitable to operate in the Control
Room Environment.
d) The computer shall be of Server grade, rugged & robust in nature to operate in
a hostile environment with latest specifications. The computer shall have
minimum 50" LED Color monitor, latest generation Intel Core i7 processor
having SSD of at least 1 TB & 1TB HDD with 32 GB RAM & 4 GB
dedicated graphic memory card, web camera, speaker, mic, USB drive, scroll
mouse and UPS for 3 hours power back up. The bidder is required to furnish
Supplied quantity of computers based on the specified needs for the main
control room. The printer shall be of industrial type, rugged & robust in nature
and of reputed make. The printer shall be equipped for printing, scanning, and
copying.
e) The Data Acquisition System shall perform the following operations:
Measurement and continuous recording of:
i. Power at 11 kV/ 22 kV terminal of IDT
ii. Power at AC Terminal of IDT
iii. Ambient temperature near array field
iv. Wind speed.
v. AC and DC side power of each inverter
vi. Solar irradiation / insolation.
vii. Voltage of HT side.
viii. Any other parameters considered necessary by supplier based on
current practice.
f) SCADA shall record data for daily, monthly, and annual averages of
following parameters:
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 i. Radiation
ii. Temperature
iii. Exported energy
iv. Energy of each inverter
v. Current and voltage on string at SMU end.
g) All data shall be recorded chronologically date wise. The data file should be
MS Excel compatible. The data logger shall have internal reliable battery
backup and data storage capacity to record all sorts of data simultaneously
round the clock. All data shall be stored in a common work sheet
chronologically. Representation of monitored data shall also be in graphics
mode or in tabulation form. All instantaneous data can be shown in the
Computer Screen.
h) SCADA shall have features to be integrated with the local system as well
remotely via the web using either a standard modem or a GSM/WIFI modem.
The Contractor shall provide compatible software and hardware so that data
can be transmitted via standard modem.
i) SCADA shall have wireless Communication of 2.4 GHz wireless transceiver
with RS-485 interface, RSMA (female) antenna connection, point-to-point,
star, and mesh networks up to 250 stations.
j) SCADA shall be provided with a reliable power supply along with backup
supply for at least three hours to cater to outage of grid.
k) The SCADA Architecture shall have Open Access Protocol with lifelong
license.
l) If needed SCADA system upgradation shall be done by bidder as per
requirement of owner at his own cost.
m) For the purpose of Remote Monitoring a necessary facility should be installed
to enable remote monitoring of plant performance including all parameters.
There shall be dedicated communication link from SGEL office (location
shall be decided and communicated during detailed engineering) and the
SLDC (Maharashtra State Load Dispatch Center). All blocks in the Project
need to be brought in common network with appropriate protocol conversion
so that through the single link of SLDC and SGEL office the data shall flow.
n) For SGEL office facility the data is required on OPC protocol.
o) The Bidders shall ensure that the data communication for all Units shall be
provided to MSEDCL along with a copy to MSLDC at their respective control
rooms.
p) The data requirement for SLDC is on IEC-104 protocol. This arrangement
shall be as per protocols,
q) Cost of equipment, internet facility and all rentals for the facility of remote
monitoring shall be borne by the Contractor for the complete project period.
r) The drawings, designs, protocols, and complete Bill of Material relating to
SCADA and remote monitoring shall be submitted to SGEL/PMC for
approval.
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 Remote Monitoring Unit (“RMU”) capable of sending project operation data
over the communication network. SGEL will track the performance of
projects set up under this scheme through centralized data server. SGEL shall
have unambiguous right on the use of data so collected for its analytics.
t) During the operational phase, the Projects will be monitored at various levels
– zone, divisions and subdivisions. Data from RMU will be pulled by CMS to
create asset performance database which will be integrated with the SGEL
portal. Periodic reporting of the performance of Units shall be made to the
standing committee established / to be established under MSPGCL.
Automated reports will be generated for reporting and resolution of issues.
Red flags shall be raised to the standing committee in case of performance
related issues.
u) The bidder shall ensure that the Plant should be commissioned with proper
Remote monitoring system as the Published MNRE KUSUM -C Scheme
norms.
v) RMS Communication and Security Architecture shall be as per Annexure-4.
w) Specification for Remote Monitoring System for PM Kusum Component-C
shall be as per Annexure-5.
x) It is the responsibility of the individual plant contractor to integrate the plant
data with the MSEDCL server and the Central Monitoring System (SGEL).
The contractor shall be responsible for liaising with the Central Monitoring
System vendor to ensure successful data integration.

[Link].2 REMOTE MONITORING UNIT

The bidder shall ensure that all Units are RMU enabled. The data from such RMU
enabled Units would be monitored or analysed remotely by MSEDCL. The SPV shall
support MSEDCL and/or their authorized representatives in establishing technical
handshake between RMU and any monitoring system/center established or notified
by MSEDCL for logging the data generated by the RMU.
a) The internal data logger of the RMU shall work on a store-and-forward
mechanism. The SPV shall ensure that such data logger is able to store data in
case of connectivity outage and forward the stored data once the connectivity
is regained. The contractor shall ensure data for a minimum period of 1 (one)
year is stored in the data logger. The RMU must also be capable of interfacing
with external data loggers as may be installed by MSEDCL or its authorized
representatives at no extra cost.
b) The RMU should have the ability to send data on defined intervals so that data
should not be lost due to performance and load issues. The information should
be shared only with the trusted systems maintained by MSEDCL.
c) In addition to the above, the Contractor shall ensure and shall have no
objection to provide access to RMU and / or any other medium used to
transfer data for data acquisition and monitoring the performance of the Unit(s)
by MSEDCL. MSEDCL and any authorized agency will have the right to
validate the authenticity of such data for which contractor shall extend full
access.
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 d) The Bidders shall ensure that data communication for all Units shall be
provided to MSEDCL along with a copy to MSLDC at their respective control
room.
e) Every Unit commissioned under this Project shall have a data logger with
Remote Monitoring Unit (“RMU”) capable of sending project operation data
over the communication network. MSAPL will track the performance of
projects set up under this scheme through centralized data server. MSAPL
shall have unambiguous right on the use of data collected for its analytics,
policy, and program function to promote renewable energy sector in the State
of Maharashtra.
f) In addition to the above, the Contractor shall ensure and shall have no
objection to provide access to RMU and / or any other medium used to
transfer data for data acquisition and monitoring the performance of the Unit(s)
by MSEDCL. MSEDCL and any authorized agency will have the right to
validate the authenticity of such data for which contractor shall extend full
access.
g) During the operational phase, the Projects will be monitored at various levels
zone, divisions and subdivisions.
Data from RMU will be pulled by CMS to create asset performance database
which will be integrated with the MSKVY 2.0 p 2.0 portal.
Periodic reporting of the performance of Units shall be made to the standing
committee established / to be established under MSKVY 2.0. Automated
reports will be generated for reporting and resolution of issues. Red flags shall
be raised to the standing committee in case of performance related issues.

[Link].3 CENTRAL MONITORING SYSTEM

[Link].3.1 Information
This document outlines the requirements for the design, supply, installation, testing,
and commissioning of a Central Monitoring System (CMS) for a solar power plant.
The system should enable real-time monitoring, data logging, performance analysis,
and fault detection.

[Link].3.2 Scope of work: The scope includes but is not limited to the following:
a) Supply, installation, and commissioning of hardware and software for the
CMS.
b) Laison with individual plant contractor(SCADA and RMS) for successful
integration and commissioning of CMS.
c) Remote monitoring capability through web and mobile applications.
d) Compliance with cybersecurity standards.
e) Training of plant personnel.
f) Warranty and maintenance support.

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 Note: The layout provided is tentative and shall be finalized during detailed
engineering in accordance with SGEL’s requirements.

[Link].3.3 System Requirements

A. General Requirements:
 The CMS should provide real-time and historical data monitoring.
 The system should support a minimum data retention period of 5
years.
 Cloud-based and on-premises deployment options should be
available.
 The user interface should be web-based with mobile
compatibility.
 CMS system shall be built on industrial IOT architecture along
with IIOT controller and shall be compatible with the RMS and
SCADA server of PM Kusum.
B. Minimum 10 no of concurrent license for accessing the data through
cloud shall be in the scope of bidder. Further the cost of renewable of
license shall be in the scope of bidder till O&M period.
C. The CMS shall be capable of integrating and monitoring up to 150 plants
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 D. Data Acquisition
 Capability to collect data from inverters, meters, weather stations,
and string monitoring units.
 Automatic logging and storage of plant performance parameters.
 Provides instant updates on critical metrics.
 Automated alerts & notifications via SMS, email, or app.
 Reduces downtime and enhances decision-making.
 Single dashboard to monitor multiple locations.
 Scalable architecture to grow with business needs
E. Analytics & Reporting
 Performance ratio and efficiency calculations.
 Fault detection and alert generation.
 Customizable dashboards and report generation.
 AI-driven predictive maintenance features.
F. Communication & Networking
 Secure wired and wireless communication options.
 Redundancy mechanisms to prevent data loss.
 Compatibility with standard IoT and Industry 4.0 frameworks.
G. Installation & Commissioning
 The vendor shall be responsible for the complete installation of
the CMS.
 System acceptance testing should be conducted in coordination
with the plant operator.
 A detailed installation report shall be provided.
H. Training & Documentation
 Comprehensive training should be provided to plant operators.
 User manuals and technical documentation must be supplied.
I. Warranty & Support
 A minimum warranty period of 3 years from the date of
commissioning.
 24/7 remote support for troubleshooting.
 Provision for software updates and security patches in the scope
of bidder till O&M contract without any financial implication to
SGEL.
J. Compliance & Standard
 The system must comply with relevant IEC, IEEE, and
cybersecurity standards.
 Compliance with local grid and regulatory requirements.
K. Control Room Layout Scheme
 Space for Central monitoring system shall be in the scope of
SGEL.
 Size of the office required for installation of the Centralized
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 monitoring system shall be suggested by contractor during detail
engineering.

L. Accessories Required:
 LED Video Walls.

[Link].3.4 The technical Specifications of system accessories required are as under:

A. Active LED indoor Video Wall - Qty. 01 Nos.

S.N. Technical Specifications Parameters

1 Size (L x H) 10.5 - 11.5 feet X 7.0 - 8.0 feet
2 Pixel Pitch 2.60 mm or better (lower)
4 LED Refresh Rate 3840 Hz or higher
5 IP Rating (Front / Rear) IP54 or better
6 Life Span (Hours) Min. 100000hrs
7 Environment Outdoor
8 Pixel Configuration SMD 3-in-1 (1R1G1B)
9 Installation Type Wall (Straight) Mounting
10 Contrast Ratio (Native) 5000:1 or better
11 Bit Depth 16 Bit
12 Run Time Duty Cycle 24 X 7
13 Input port HDMI or other suitable port to dis-
play content from central proces-
sor/server through inbuilt /
external video controller.
14 Line Voltage 230 Volts AC @50 Hz
15 Viewing Angle 140⁰ / 120⁰ or better
(Horizontal/Vertical)
16 Certification BIS (Bidder has to submit the certif-
icate for offered product along with
techno-commercial bid)
18 Cabinet material Die Cast Aluminium
19 Data Sheet of offered Product Data Sheet of the product offered is
to be uploaded along with the bid
documents to match and verify the
specifications of product offered
with bid specifications.

Video Wall Controller (for Video Walls)

1 Video Input Type RJ45 or other suitable input to inter-
face video wall with LAN
Network.
2 Output HDMI or other suitable port to in-
terface with LED Video
Wall
3 LED Video Wall and Video LED Video wall and controller
Wall Controller should be sup- should be of same OEM, able to
plied from same OEM controllable from control proces-

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 sor/server

Other Essential Modules in the scope of Vendor for Video Wall to display
the content
1 Power Distribution Required
Unit
2 Mounting Accessories Wall Mount bracket and structure for
mounting LED Video wall
3 Ca- HDMI-HDMI Cable of suitable length,
bles/Connect approx. 30 Mtr. Cat6 Network/Control
ors/ other Ac- Cable, Approx. 30Mtr. 3core [Link] ISI
cessories: mark copper conductor power cable, Rack
(if video wall
controller is external), any other accesso-
ries to complete the job.

B. Revolving chair: Minimum 4 nos

C. Workstation:
Plant Server
Server Hardware Hex/Octal Core Xeon, 32GB RAM (expandable to 64
GB RAM), 4 X 2TB SATA hard discs in RAID 5
configuration, 2TB external USB hard disc (for
backup), dual power supplies, 2 LAN ports, LCD
console, keyboard & mouse. The Server hardware
shall be housed in a rugged fan-cooled, and rodent-
proof Server Rack.
Operating System Operating System and Database shall be of enterprise
scale (RedHat Linux or equivalent Linux OS,
Oracle/MySQL or equivalent DB), with required
AMC for 5 years.
Accessories 1. Monitor: Min 40” LED Flat Monitor with non-
interfaced refresh rate min. 75 Hz.
2. Keyboard: ASCII type 3
3. Pointing Device: Mouse

Operator Workstation
Hardware i7 CPU running at 3.0 GHz or faster with 8GB RAM,
500GB hard disk, 40” LED monitor, keyboard and
mouse, 4 USB ports, LAN port
Operating System Windows operating system with necessary tools, anti-
virus software.
Accessories 1. Screen Display Unit: Min 50” LED Flat Monitor
with wall mounted arrangement for the display of

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 SCADA screen
2. A4/A3 size monochrome laser printer.

[Link] REACTIVE POWER

[Link].1 General
a) In order to maintain grid stability and prevent any excess drawal of reactive
power, the EPC contractor shall install capacitor banks or such other means
capable of generating reactive power. The reactive power charges (including
any damages payable to any governmental authority for excess reactive power
drawn) and charges against power drawn from grid as per CERC / MERC
regulations, shall be payable by the EPC contractor.
b) The EPC contractor shall be capable of supplying dynamically varying reactive
power so as to maintain the power factor within the limits of 0.95 (zero point
nine five) lagging to 0.95 (zero point nine five) leading at Delivery Point and
shall inject reactive power equal to 30% (thirty percent) of the active power
generated (without netting off) in a month. In case reactive power generated is
less than 27 % (twenty seven percent) (i.e. 10 % (ten percent) of 30 % (thirty
percent) of the active power generated) in a month, then the EPC contractor
shall be liable to pay damages at the rate of 25% (twenty five percent) of the
Tariff, which shall be deducted from the monthly O&M invoice of Contractor.
c) The Bidder has to design & supply a Capacity Bank required Capacity capacitor
bank along with all required equipments to be installed. Power Quality Meter
(PQM) shall be provided in accordance with IEC 61000-4-30: 2015 edition 3, or
latest and it shall be Class A Certified and as per MSEDCL norms.

[Link].2 Codes and Standards (As Applicable)

Sr. Indian Description International

No. Standard Standard
1 IS:13925 part Shunt capacitors for AC Power systems having -
1.1998 a rated voltage above 1000V
2 IS:12672 Internal Fuses for Shunt capacitors -
3 IS:2099 Bushings for voltage above 1000V IEC:60137
4 IS:5553 Reactors IEC:60289
5 IS:13118 High Voltage AC Circuit Breakers IEC:60056
6 IS:9921 AC Disconnectors (Isolators) & earthing IEC:60129
switches
7 IS:9920 High Voltage Switches IEC:60265
8 IS:2705 High Voltage Current Transformers IEC:60185
9 IS:3156 High Voltage Potential Transformers IEC:60186
10 IS 2544/1973 Tests on post insulators for system with IEC:60168
IS 5350 nominal voltage higher than 1000V
(Part II )1973
11 IS:2071 High Voltage tests IEC:60060

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 12 - RIV measurements IEC
Recommendations
CISPR
13 IS:2609 Partial Discharge measurements IEC:60270
14 IS:3716 Insulation co-ordination & Application Guide. IEC:71
15 IS:1554 Low Voltage Cables IEC:
245,228,229,
189,204.
16 IS: 3070 Draft Metal Oxide Surge Arrestors Draft TC
ETDC 30 37(Sec.) 62
17 IS:3231 Electrical Relays IEC:255
18 IS:11353 Control circuit wiring & Panels. -
19 - Hot Dip Galvanizing ISO 1459 & ISO
1461
20 - Clearances in Air as per IE Rules -

Note- Type test of Capacitor bank and associated equipments shall be provided
as per the relevant standard.

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4.4.4 GENERAL SYSTEMS

[Link] WEATHER MONITORING STATION

[Link].1 One set of WMS is required for each project.
[Link].2 Each Weather Monitoring Station shall be capable of monitoring the following
variables:
 Global Horizontal Irradiation
 Irradiation on Collector Plane
 Module Temperature
 Wind direction & Speed
 Ambient Temperature
 Rainfall
 Relative humidity

[Link].3 Technical Parameters

Sr. No. Parameters Requirements

A Pyranometer
1 Total quantity 2 Nos.
2 Installation angle One on horizontal surface and the other on
adjustable inclined plane
3 Spectral Response. 0.31 to 2.8 micron
4 According to ISO 9060: Secondary
Accuracy Class
Standard.
5 Sensitivity Min 7 micro-volt/w/m2
6 Time response (95%): Max 15 s
7 Nonlinearity: ±0.5%
8 Temperature Response: ±2%
9 Tilt error: < ±0.5%.
10 Zero offset thermal
±7 w/m2
radiation:
11 Zero offset temperature
±2 w/m2
change
12 Operating temperature
0°C to +80°C
range:
13 Uncertainty (95%
Hourly- Max-3%, Daily- Max-2%
confidence Level):
14 Non stability: Max ±0.8%
15 Resolution: Min + / - 1 W/m2
16 Accuracy ± 2%
17 Pyranometer shall be provided with Incliner. The incliner shall have
facility to communicate with SCADA for monitoring of Angle and
provide alarm signal in case there is any changes in the angle of incliner
after final setting.
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 B Relative Humidity Sensor and Rainfall Sensor
1 Total quantity 1 No each
C Temperature Sensor
1 Ambient Temperature 1 No
sensor
2 Module Temperature 5 Nos.
sensor
3 Shielding case Yes
4 Type RTD / semiconductor
5 Temperature Range 0℃ to 80℃
D Anemometer
1 Velocity Range With Accuracy limit ±0 to 50 m/s (0 to
332 mph)
2 Wind direction range with 0 to 360 deg with accuracy ± 4 deg
accuracy limit
3 Mounting Bracket Anodized Aluminium bracket to reduce
corrosion, all mounting bolts of SS
4 Protection Class Minimum IP 55
E Data logger and Data Acquisition System
1 Analog Input  Adequate nos. for all analog
sensors with redundancy
 Provision for operation in different
current and voltage ranges as per
connected sensors
 Accuracy of +/-0.1% of FS
F Digital Input
i Quantity Adequate no. of Digital inputs and outputs
for the application
ii Output type Provision for RS232 and RS485 serial
outputs
iii Built-in battery backup Yes
iv Connectivity and Data  Built-in GSM/ GPRS modem (It
transmission: should be possible to remotely
communicate with the device for
configuration settings)
 RS485 MODBUS interface
 Web interface with provision for
user login to enable viewing and
downloading of weather data in
XLS/ CSV format.
 Communication protocol should
support fast data transmission rates,
enable operation in different
Frequency bands and have an
encryption-based data security layer
for secure data transmission.
v Display setting  Graphic LCD screen
 display relevant details like all
sensor values, battery strength,
network strength etc
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 vi Provision of Time Yes
synchronization from
telecom time or server
time
vii Protection Level IP 65 or better
viii Data storage Min 2 MB internal Flash Memory
Min 8 GB Micro SD card (expandable)
Note:
 All the above instruments shall have valid calibration certificate. The contractor
shall submit all test certificates /Calibration Certificates to SGEL/PMC as per
Engineering Information Schedule. The Contractor shall provide instrument
manual in hard and soft form.
 All instruments shall be equipped with all necessary software & hardware
required to integrate with SCADA to enable availability of data in SCADA.
 Location of Sensors and Data Acquisition to SCADA shall be decided during
detailed Engineering Stage.
 Contractor will be required to submit this data to IMPLEMENTING
AGENCY/MNRE on line and/or through a report on regular basis every month
for the entire duration of O&M period. The Contractor shall provide access to
IMPLEMENTING AGENCY/MNRE & SGEL or their authorized
representatives for installing any additional monitoring equipment to facilitate
on-line transfer of data.

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[Link] FIRE FIGHTING SYSTEM
[Link].1 The SPV plant shall be equipped with suitable fire protection & firefighting systems
for protection of entire equipment & plant area as per CEIG and other statutory
requirements.

[Link].2 Technical Parameter

Sr. Parameters Requirements
No.
A Fire Protection System
1 System As per Relevant standard & IS marked
2 Suitability For fighting fire of Oils, Solvents, Gases,
Paints, Varnishes, Electrical Wiring, Live
Machinery Fires, and All Flammable Liquid &
Gas
3 Installation location  In MCR: SCADA room, battery room,
Panel room, store room
 Switchyard equipment’s, Power/Inverter
Transformers & Auxiliary Transformer.
4 Required for IDT >= 4 [Link] other rating
IDT and auxiliary transformer adequate fire
NIFPS for
detection and protection arrangement for
Transformer
quenching the fire shall be provided by the
bidder.
B Fire Detection System
1 Installation Location MCR
2 Notification devices Fire horns/ alarms/ hooters/ bells, light or text
display. Manual Call point, Fault Isolation
Modules, Control Modules (As per
requirement) such as)
3 Digital Output RS485/ other compatible network
4 SCADA Integration Yes
5 FAP Indication  Alarm conditions shall be immediately
displayed on the control panel. Alarm LED
shall flash on the control panel until the
alarm has been acknowledged.
 Once acknowledged the LED shall remain
lit.
 During an alarm condition, an alarm tone
shall sound within the control panel until
the alarm is acknowledged
C Min Quantity (For each project)
1. Main Control room - Fire alarm system
2. Control room :
a) DCP Type ABC - 2 No's
b) Co2 9 KG capacity - 2 No's

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 c) Foam type 9 KG - 1 Number
d) Hand portable Co2 4.5 KG Capacity - 2 Number
e) Sand bucket -1 Set(4 nos)
f) Battery room : DCP Type ABC ( 1 No)
g) Store Room : Foam type 9 KG (1 No)
3. Inverter station(As applicable) :
a) DCP Type ABC - 1 No's
b) Co2 9 KG capacity - 1 No's
c) Sand bucket -1 set (4 No of bucket in one set)
4. Pantry room:
a) Hand portable Co2 min 4.5 KG Capacity - 2 Number

Note: The complete fire detecting & fire-fighting system shall be coordinated
and established in accordance with latest standards. It shall be sole
responsibility of the contractor to ensure proper installation and operation of
the system in compliance with the applicable statutory /regulatory
requirements.

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[Link] MODULE CLEANING SYSTEM (MCS):
 The Contractor shall provide Module cleaning system in the Solar PV Plant
after taking into consideration the site conditions. The system may be water
based or dry system based robotic cleaning type.
 Frequency of Cleaning: 15 Days/ Modules.
[Link].1 Water Based Cleaning System: The technical requirements are specified as below:
Sr. No. Parameters Requirements
1 Component  Pumps and motors,
 Storage arrangement/ water tank
with sufficient capacity (The
capacity shall be selected
considering buffer requirement)
 HDPE Pipes
 Isolating valves
 Flow meter
2 Water supply arrangement  In scope of bidder.
 Water feasibility report shall be
submitted if borewell shall be
provided.
3 Quality of Water  As per the recommendation of
module manufacturer
 Water purification/filtration/DM
Plant (if necessary) as per the
recommendation of module
manufacturer.
4 Protection system at road The HDPE Pipe shall be protected with
crossings and higher load higher diameter GI Pipes or other protection
locations system

5 Approval from respective In scope of bidder.

authorities for digging
deep bore well
6 Design calculation and  Head and discharge requirements of
layout details the pump rating
 Water-line details
 Single line diagram of water
washing arrangement
 Location of borewell
All details not mentioned above and
required for of module cleaning shall be in
scope of bidder and submitted for approval.

[Link].2 Dry/Robotic Cleaning System

a) The Contractor shall provide permanent arrangement for Dry/Robotic
Cleaning System in the Solar PV Plant after taking into consideration the site
conditions after taking into consideration the site conditions.
b) For Dry/Robotic Cleaning System in the Solar PV Plant, Model of working
shall be automatic cleaning, suitable ingress protection level as per site
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 condition, self- powered system with battery backup (without external supply)
or as per latest industrial practices, it should be compatibility & integrated
with SCADA .
c) Bidder shall supply the complete dry/water less cleaning system at site as per
approved Array/Plant layout drawings, and supervision of installation &
commissioning by supplier along with owner O&M team, all other activities
related to robotic cleaning including storage, loading, unloading,
transportation within site, its supply including start end docking station,
bridge material required complete in all aspect, nuts and bolts, fasteners,
installation, coordination, commissioning and any other activity not specified
herein but required for successful commissioning of robotic cleaning system
is included in the scope of Bidder.

d) System Overview
Type Fully Automated / Semi-Automated Robotic
Cleaning System
Application Dry cleaning (no water usage)
Purpose Regular cleaning of photovoltaic (PV) modules to
maintain performance and efficiency

e) Mechanical and Electrical Properties

Cleaning Width Compatible with module string width
Brush Type Soft microfiber / anti-static nylon bristles/Equivalent
Material
Brush Length Based on Panel length
Robot Weight < 30 kg (lightweight, to avoid stress on panels)
Structure Material Aluminum alloy / composite for corrosion resistance
Drive System Rubber tracks / wheels with traction control
Power Supply Rechargeable lithium-ion battery / Solar-powered
Battery Backup 2–4 hours operation per charge
Navigation System Edge sensors, bump sensors, gyroscope, AI camera
(optional)

f) Performance Parameters
Cleaning Efficiency ≥ 90% dust removal per pass
Module Compatibility Mono / Poly / Bifacial
Row Compatibility Suitable for fixed-tilt and single-axis
tracking systems
Operating Temperature -10°C to +55°C
Humidity Tolerance Up to 95% RH

g) Operational and Maintenance features:

Brush Life 2,000–5,000 cleaning cycles
Warranty Min 3 years
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 Ingress Protection IP65
Auto-docking and solar charging Yes
station
scratches on module glass surface Nil

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[Link] CLOSED CIRCUIT TELEVISION SYSTEM
a. The contractor shall provide CCTV Cameras along with monitoring stations
(sufficient numbers) and all other accessories including but not limited to all the
power supply (UPS), cables, cable trays, power packs, erection hardware (viz.
junction boxes, brackets glands, nut-bolts, conduits etc.) and mounting required
for its proper operation.
b. CCTV Cameras must be installed to have complete coverage of following areas
i. Main Entry: Min 1 No PTZ camera Covering all the entry/exist 24 Hrs
ii. 1 no. PTZ type camera at each inverter station locations
iii. Control Rooms
 1 No Covering each Entry and Exit (PTZ Type)
 1 No Storeroom (Dome Type)
 1 No Battery room (Dome Type)
 1 No HT panel room (Dome Type)(as applicable)
 1 No SCADA room (Dome Type)
c. Monitoring Station of all the CCTV Network shall be installed in the Main
Control Room (1nos CCTV Workstation each with 40" monitor at each Unit).
d. The equipment furnished under this section shall meet the requirements of all
the applicable International codes and standards or their latest amendment
Codes and Standard.
e. Contractor has to propose the locations and number of cameras required for the
Plant during bidding, however Employer’s decision on number of cameras and
location shall be final. The exact locations and number of Cameras shall be
decided during detailed engineering.
f. The Contractor shall ensure that CCTV Cameras and related equipment must
have appropriate rating to work in prevailing site conditions as per the current
opportunity. The CCTV Cameras along with all its system components i.e.
network switches, storage devices, servers, LAN switches, media converters etc.
shall be powered from UPS system.
g. The CCTV system shall be designed as a standalone IP based network
architecture. System shall use video signals from different cameras at different
locations, process the video signals for viewing on monitors at different
locations and simultaneously record all the video streams.
h. CCTV System shall be provided with all relevant safety standards and network
standards.
i. Camera server shall be provided with sufficient storage space to store
recordings of all cameras at 25/30 FPS at 1920X1080 (For HD cameras) for a
period of 02 Months or more using necessary compression techniques.
j. Contractor has to ensure that the data of all the CCTV Cameras shall be
compatible for remotely monitoring (5 numbers concurrent view at each Unit) at
the Employers Corporate office/any other office as desired.
k. It shall be possible to view, record, search and replay simultaneously without
affecting performance of the system.
l. All the cameras shall capture video stream in colour and be suitable for day and
night surveillance (under complete darkness conditions).
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4.4.5 QUALITY ASSURANCE PLAN
a. The standard manufacturing and field Quality Assurance Plan (QAP) are
attached at Technical Specification Clause No 4.4.11. The Standard MQAP
and FQAP shall be reviewed by the Contractor and considered during
submission of MQAP from the sub-vendors and FQAP for SGEL’s approval
during detail engineering.
b. The Inspection Categorization Plan (ICP) shall be as per the document attached
at Technical Specifications Clause No 4.4.11. However, the same shall be
mutually agreed upon with the successful bidder with 28 days from the date of
issuance of LoA, failing which the document attached at Technical
Specification Clause No 4.4.11 shall be considered accepted by the Contractor.
c. For all major/critical items, the contractor shall submit Manufacturing and
Site/Field Quality Assurance Plans, considering the latest practices being
followed in Solar Power Industry/Standard requirements/technical
specifications requirements, in the format widely accepted in the Solar Power
Industry. The final Quality Assurance Plans shall be mutually agreed upon
with the successful bidder during the detailed engineering stage progressively.
This Quality Plan will detail out various tests / inspection to be carried out as
per the requirements of the Technical Specifications and standards mentioned
therein and Quality Practices and procedures to be followed by
Supplier/Contractor’s Quality Assurance Department., the relevant reference
documents and standards and acceptance norms etc. during all stages of
material procurement, manufacture, assembly and final testing/performance
testing and shall be reviewed in-line with SGEL standard quality plans.
d. During inspection, the Supplier/Contractor shall provide reference
documents/plant standards/acceptance norms/test and inspection procedure etc.
as referred in Quality Plan. The approved Quality plan shall form a part of the
contract. During approval of Quality Plan, SGEL jointly with the contractor
will identify Customer Hold Points (CHPs) for the major/critical items i.e.
testing checks which shall be carried out in the presence of SGEL authorized
representative. For each Lot of major/critical items/assemblies offered for
inspection, SGEL’s authorized representative will identify 10% (minimum 01
no per lot) quantity except for the Solar PV Modules (to be finalized by the
Employer before the finalization of QAP) for testing/inspection in his presence
as per approved Quality Plan. These 10% quantity of the major/critical items
whose testing/ inspection has been carried out jointly, shall have to be used in
the project identified for SGEL and should be readily traceable/identifiable.
For the remaining 90% of the major/critical items, testing/inspection will be
carried out in house by the Quality Assurance Department of the
contractor/supplier as per the approved Quality Plan. The documents of such
testing/inspection carried out in house, will be submitted to SGEL for review
and subsequent issuance of Material Dispatch Clearance Certificate (MDCC).
The material/item/assembly for which MDCC has been issued by SGEL, shall
have to be used in the project identified for SGEL and should be readily

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 traceable/identifiable. No material shall be dispatched from the manufacturer’s
works before the same is accepted, subsequent to pre-dispatch final inspection
including verification of records of all previous tests/inspections by
Employer’s Project Manager/Authorized representative and duly authorized for
dispatch by issuance of Material Dispatch Clearance Certificate (MDCC).
e. The site/field quality assurance plans shall detail out the various quality
practices, tests and procedures etc. to be followed by the Supplier/Contractor’s
Site Quality Assurance Dept. during various stages of site activities from
receipt of material/equipment at site till final
commissioning/acceptance/handover. However, 90 days Performance
Guarantee test shall be conducted at site as described in Clause 4.4.6
respectively.
f. The inspection calls shall be placed at least one month in advance for overseas
inspections and 10 days for inspections within India.
g. Only calibrated testing and measuring instruments would be used during
manufacturing, testing and commissioning by the Supplier/contractor. Copy of
the valid calibration certificates would be provided during inspection to SGEL
by the Supplier/contractor.
h. For all spares and replacement items, the quality requirements as agreed for the
main equipment supply shall be applicable.
i. The contractor will provide a compliance certificate regarding confirmation
that repair/rectification has been carried out as per the standard procedure to
make the job acceptable.
j. Approval of the results of the tests and inspection will not, however, prejudice
the right of SGEL to reject the equipment if it does not comply with the
specification in service and the above shall in no way limit the liabilities and
responsibilities of the contractor in ensuring complete conformance of the
materials/equipment supplied to relevant specification, standard, data sheets,
drawings etc.
k. For item/material/assembly covered in QAP, the Supplier/contractor shall be
required to submit copies of the following Quality Assurance documents in
original along with the request letter for issuance of MDCC (Material Dispatch
Clearance Certificate).
i. Factory test result for testing required as per applicable codes and standards
referred in the Specifications and approved Quality Assurance Plan.
ii. Inspection reports duly signed by authorized representative of SGEL and
Supplier for the 10% quantity for which inspection has been jointly carried
out. For remaining 90% quantity, duly accepted test reports by the
authorized representative of the Quality Assurance Dept of the
Supplier/Contractor in accordance with the approved Quality Assurance
Plan.
iii. The accepted deviation, if any, shall be included with complete technical
details

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 iv. For item/material/assembly not covered in QAP, the Supplier/contractor
shall be required to submit copies of the following Quality Assurance
documents in original along with the request letter for issuance of MDCC:
 Internal inspection reports/compliance certificate duly signed by
authorized representative of Supplier/contractor’s Quality Assurance
Department.
 The accepted deviation, if any, shall be included with complete
technical details.
 Undertaking from the Supplier/contractor that the components
requested for MDCC meets the requirements of applicable standards
and other relevant requirements of the contract.
l. (a) Non-conformities observed during manufacturing, handling, packaging,
transportation, storage, preservation, erection, testing and commissioning
including the corrective action taken by the Supplier/contractor to ensure that
the supplied components/items meet the various requirements of the contract
will be intimated by the Supplier/contractor for information of SGEL promptly.
(b) In case, Supplier/contractor agrees to replace such items/components
having non-conformities with new items/components and redo the services
having non-conformity, without any additional cost to SGEL, the Clause No
4.4.5 (c) will not be applicable.
m. Any test which is the part of the contract document but not mentioned in the
Quality Plan will also be carried out by the Supplier/contractor without any
additional cost to SGEL.
n. The Contractor shall have to submit the Quality Assurance Plans for the
following (but not limited to) Equipment/systems.
i. FQAP for Civil Works
ii. MQAP for PV Module
iii. MQAP for Power Conditioning Unit (PCU)/Inverter
iv. MQAP for Inverter Transformer
v. MQAP for HT Switchgear Panel
vi. MQAP for HT Power Cables
vii. MQAP for SCADA System
viii. MQAP for Control & Relay Panels
ix. MQAP for AB Tariff Meters
x. MQAP for Power Transformers
xi. MQAP for Auxiliary Transformers
xii. MQAP for LT Power Cables
xiii. MQAP for MMS (Module Mounting Structure)
xiv. MQAP for LT Panels
xv. MQAP for Solar DC Cables

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 xvi. MQAP for String Monitoring Unit
xvii. MQAP for DC Cable Connector
xviii. MQAP for Weather Monitoring System
xix. FQAP for Electro-Mechanical Items
xx. MQAP of Switchyard Items (As applicable)
xxi. MQAP of SVG
Note: Any other items mentioned in Technical Specification and not
specified above shall also be made part of the Quality Assurance Plan
(QAP) and the above list shall be updated accordingly.

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4.4.6 PERFORMANCE GUARANTEE

[Link] Solar PV Power Plant Net Power generation

a) The Contractor shall guarantee at least 2.192 MU/MW Net Annual
Guaranteed Generation (NAGGs) at the metering/interconnection point.
b) The minimum year wise Net Annual Guaranteed Generation (NAGGs) to be
supplied at the point is as per the Appendix A to Attachment 17 of this bid
document. However, Contractor shall declare the Net Annual
Guaranteed Generation (NAGGs) at metering/interconnection point for
the annual basis as per Attachment 17 of this bid document. The Bid
having Declared NAGGs less than Minimum NAGGs provided by the
Employer shall be rejected.
c) The Contractor shall demonstrate “Net Annual Guaranteed Generation
(NAGGs)’’ at metering/interconnection point as compared to the Declared
Net Annual Guaranteed Generation (NAGGs) for every year from the date of
starting of O&M period.

[Link] PERFORMANCE GUARANTEE (PG) TEST

The final acceptance test as to prove the Performance Guarantee shall be conducted at
site by the contractor in presence of the Employer. The PG test shall be performed
based on the PG test procedure to be submitted by the contractor and approved by
SGEL. This test shall be binding on all the parties of the Contract to determine
compliance of the equipment with the functional guarantee. All auxiliary systems
shall be taken into service before commencement of PG Test of the plant. Any special
equipment, instrumentation tools and tackles and manpower, required for the
successful completion of the Performance Guarantee Test shall be provided by the
Contractor free of cost. The accuracy class of the instrumentation shall be as per the
relevant clause of documents. PG test shall be started immediately after
commissioning of entire project capacity so that PG test can be concluded within a
year.
The procedure for PG demonstration test shall be as follow:
One-month (minimum 30 days) period, preferably during clear sky season, shall be
chosen on the discretion of SGEL for conducting the Performance Guarantee (PG)
test.

1. Bidder is required to quote the annual energy target generation in the techno-
commercial bid as per the scope.
2. The month wise energy generation target for the bidder shall be as per the
PVsyst report finalized during detailed engineering stage.
3. If the Project is not able to achieve the target generation as per the approved PG
procedure during the test period, then contractor shall compensate SGEL with an
amount equivalent to the loss of generation based on tariff defined in relevant
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 clause of technical specification.
4. There shall be three Net Energy values, and these can be defined annually,
monthly or for any specific period. These energy values shall be Net energy
values calculated after excluding the import energy from export energy, i.e.
Export-Import.

a) Quoted Net Energy (QNE)/ Net Annual Guaranteed Generation

NAGGs- This is the Generation (in kWhr/MWhr/MU) quoted by
the Bidder in the techno-commercial bid based on the design pa-
rameters and values considered for the plant in Pvsyst.
b) Actual Plant Net Energy (APNE) – This is the actual plant genera-
tion (in kWhr/MWhr/MU) as per the readings recorded at the Me-
tering Station at the metering/interconnection point.
c) Expected Net Energy (ENE)- This energy (in kWhr/MWhr/MU)
shall be calculated using the actual measured GHI, and Average
Ambient Temperature and importing these site-measured values in
the PVSYST software, keeping all the other Parameters fixed as per
the approved design values to meet the Quoted Net Energy.

5. The Pvsyst report and project files used for calculating Quoted Net Energy (QNE)
shall be submitted during detailed engineering. The same shall be reviewed by
SGEL and then finalized. It is highly recommended that bidder may consider
suitable PV syst values which are as close as possible to the actual plant details
for fair assessment. Bidder to provide all relevant input files used to run the
PVsyst simulation for the project. This final simulation version shall be used to
simulate for Expected Net energy (ENE) by importing site measured GHI and
Temperature values and keeping all other parameters unchanged.
6. While measuring the Actual Plant Net energy (APNE), the corresponding actual
GHI values in kWh/m2 and actual Ambient Temperature in Degree Celsius shall
also be recorded. These readings shall be noted by the Contractor and shall be
monitored & Certified by the SGEL Site in charge on daily basis for entire PG
test period.
7. The Actual Plant Net Energy (APNE) shall be compared with the Expected Net
Energy (ENE) considering Actual measured site GHI and Average ambient
temperature and importing these site-measured values in the PVSYST software,
keeping all the other Parameters fixed as per the approved design values
excluding the periods of grid outage or any backdown situation not in control of
the contractor.
8. Effect of any other meteorological parameters shall not be considered except for
the above two mentioned meteorological parameter, i.e., GHI and Average
Ambient Temperature.
9. Accounting of Generation loss due to grid outage except transmission line upto
MSETCL/MSETCL station (or outage of power evacuation system which is not
in the scope of the Bidder) or any backdown situation not in control of the
contractor: The measured global solar radiation of the period of the outage of the
power evacuation system or for a period of backdown situation ordered by
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 relevant authorities for any suitable reason not attributable to the contractor shall
be excluded/suitably adjusted to calculate the cumulative global Insolation for
the month. Under such situation, the radiation corresponding to the warm-up
time of inverter as per data sheet shall also be adjusted to arrive at the cumulative
global insolation for the month.
10. In addition to the pyranometers and ambient air temperature sensors supplied and
installed under the scope of work, contractor shall install same number of
additional pyranometers and ambient air temperature sensors so that each
location of measurement of GHI and Temperature shall have two pyranometers
for radiation measurement and two ambient air temperature sensors for
temperature measurement. The additional sensors/ pyranometers shall be
complying with the technical specification and shall be free of cost on returnable
basis. Valid test reports for the installed pyranometers shall be submitted by the
Contractor for approval to SGEL. Average per minute values of all pyranometers
(in W/sq. M) and ambient temperature sensors shall be considered in the PVsyst.
11. Contractor shall also install data logger to store all the pyranometers data during
test period. All Pyranometer stations shall be provided with data loggers and the
data logger shall capture all the raw data coming from the sensors and all
processed data as per requirements of specification.
12. Before start of the PG test, SGEL team and EPC contractor shall check the
integrity/protection and accuracy of the data logger and sensors. Further the data
integrity and accuracy of measurements can be checked by SGEL at any time
during the PG test. The output of all the pyranometers mounted on horizontal
plane shall be made available at SCADA during the complete PG test duration.
13. Radiation/temperature data from the datalogger and SCADA shall be
downloaded weekly or earlier, jointly by SGEL and contractor and shall be
jointly verified.
14. During the PG test period, the module tilt shall be kept as per approved schedule.
15. Actual net energy generated from the plant shall be noted for 30 consecutive
days, i.e. PG test period. For this purpose, the net energy exported at the
metering point (as per relevant clause of technical specification) and
pyranometers reading shall be noted at agreed frequency on daily basis for entire
PG test period.
16. If the difference of readings (in kWh/sqM or Temperature on any whole day)
between the two horizontally mounted pyranometers and/or temperature sensors
at the same location exceeds 2% then readings of that location shall be discarded
and readings of other locations shall only be considered. If the variation exceeds
2% at all pyranometer locations, then the day shall be discarded. Maximum 02
such days shall be discarded due to any abnormality/malfunctioning of
instrumentation (hardware or software) of ambient temperature and radiation
measurement. In case the instrumentation issues occur for more than 02 days,
then SGEL shall have the discretion to repeat or continue the test.
17. Contractor may opt to repeat the PG test in case of outage of any of the
following equipment for more than 2 cumulative days.
1) Power Conditioning Unit
2) Inverter Duty Transformer (IDT)
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 3) HT Switchgear and/ or ICOG
4) Power and/or Tie transformer

If bidder is not able to demonstrate PG test during the one-month period they
shall be given one more chance to demonstrate the PG test after establishing the
reasons of shortfall in generation and rectifying them. In that case, the steps for
PG test shall be repeated as above after carrying out necessary
modification/replacement/rectification.
A sample working for shortfall in energy generation for PG test period and LD
calculation for the site is given in
Table-A: A sample working for the Solar Plant for Total Short fall in
Energy during PG test
Test is assumed for one month (minimum 30 days)

Quoted Net Energy by bidder for the PG test Say 10,000

period – in kWhr (A)
Actual plant net energy at site for the PG test 9,500
period -in kWhr (B)
Expected Net Energy for the PG test period- 9,800
in kWhr (C )
Shortfall in Energy for the test period in kWhr D = (C – B)
(D) = 9800-9500 = 300
Annual Quoted Net Energy by bidder for Say 1,50,000
the plant Generation in kWhr (E)
Yearly Shortfall in Generation in kWhr (F) F = E x (D)/ (A)
= 1,50,000 x (300/10000)
= 4500 kWhr
Applicable LD for complete life of plant in = F x Applicable rate for LD as
INR per specification

In case of any practical difficulty encountered during the PG test, then EPC and SGEL
shall mutually resolve it for concluding the test in the spirit of contractual provisions.

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4.4.7 ERECTION CONDITIONS OF CONTRACT (ECC)

[Link] General Conditions

The following provisions shall supplement the conditions already contained in the
other parts of these specifications and documents and shall govern that portion of the
work of this contract which is to be performed at site. The erection requirements and
procedures not specified in these documents shall be in accordance with the
recommendations of the equipment manufacturer, or as mutually agreed to between
the Employer and the Contractor prior to commencement of erection work.
[Link] Electrical Safety Regulations
The contractor shall ensure that entire electrical installation work is executed by
adopting applicable statutory safety regulations and best practices in the industry.
The Contractor shall employ the necessary number of qualified, full time
electricians to maintain his temporary electrical installation.
[Link] Inspection And Testing Inspection Certificates
The provisions of the clause entitled Inspection and Testing in the Technical
Specification, shall also be applicable to the erection portion of the Works. The
Employer shall have the right to re-inspect any equipment though previously
inspected and approved by him at the Contractor’s works, before and after the
same are erected at Site. If by the above inspection, the Employer rejects any
equipment, the Contractor shall make good for such rejections either by
replacement or modification/ repairs as may be necessary to the satisfaction of the
Employer. Such replacements will also include the replacements or re-execution of
such of those works of other Contractors and/or agencies, which might have got
damaged or affected by the replacements or re-work done to the Contractor’s work.
[Link] Contractor’s Field Operation
The Contractor shall keep the Employer informed in advance regarding his field
activity plans and schedules for carrying out each part of the works. Any review of
such plan or schedule or method of work by the Employer shall not relieve the
Contractor of any of his responsibilities towards the field activities. Such reviews
shall also not be considered as an assumption of any risk or liability by the
Employer or any of his representatives and no claim of the Contractor will be
entertained because of the failure or inefficiency of any such plan or schedule or
method of work reviewed. The Contractor shall be solely responsible for the safety,
adequacy and efficiency of plant and equipment and his erection methods.
The Contractor shall have the complete responsibility for the conditions of the
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 Work-Site including the safety of all persons employed by him or his Sub-
Contractor and all the properties under his custody during the performance of the
work. This requirement shall apply continuously till the completion of the Contract
and shall not be limited to normal working hours. The construction review by the
Employer is not intended to include review of Contractor’s safety measures in, on
or near the Work-Site, and their adequacy or otherwise.

[Link] Protection Of Work

The Contractor shall have total responsibility for protecting his works till it is
finally taken over by the Employer. No claim will be entertained by the Employer
or the representative of the Employer for any damage or loss to the Contractor’s
works and the Contractor shall be responsible for complete restoration of the
damaged works to original conditions to comply with the specification and
drawings. Should any such damage to the Contractor’s Works occur because of
any other agency/individual not being under his supervision or control, the
Contractor shall make his claim directly with the party concerned. The Contractor
shall not cause any delay in the repair of such damaged Works because of any
delay in the resolution of such disputes. The Contractor shall proceed to repair the
Work immediately and no cause thereof will be assigned pending resolution of
such disputes.
[Link] Facilities To Be Provided By The Contractor
1. Contractor's site office Establishment: The Contractor shall establish a site
office at the site and keep posted an authorized representative for the purpose
of the contract.
2. Tools, tackles and scaffoldings: The Contractor shall provide all the
construction equipments, tools, tackles and scaffoldings required for pre-
assembly, installation, testing, commissioning and conducting Guarantee tests of
the equipments covered under the Contract. The Contractor shall arrange
machinery & equipment such as Dozer, Hydra, Cranes, Trailer, etc. wherever
required for the purpose of fabrication, erection and commissioning.
3. Testing Equipment and Facilities: The contractor shall provide the necessary
testing, equipment and facilities
4. Testing of construction material at the site: Contractor shall make
arrangements for the testing of construction material at the site wherever
required, under the scope of services of the contract.
5. First-aid: The Contractor shall provide necessary first-aid facilities for all
his employees, representatives and workmen working at the Site. Enough
number of Contractor’s personnel shall be trained in administering first-aid.
6. Water: Contractor shall make all arrangements himself for the supply of
construction water as well as potable water for labour and other personnel at the
worksite.

[Link] Security
The Contractor shall have total responsibility for all equipment and materials in his
custody stores, loose, semi-assembled and/or erected by him at Site. The Contractor
shall make suitable security arrangements including employment of security

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 personnel to ensure the protection of all materials, equipment and works from theft,
fire, pilferage and any other damages and loses.
[Link] Fire Protection
a. The work procedures that are to be used during the erection shall be those,
which minimize fire hazards to the extent practicable. Combustible materials,
combustible waste and rubbish shall be collected and removed from the Site
regularly. Fuels, oils and volatile or flammable materials shall be stored away
from the construction and equipment and materials storage areas in safe
containers. Untreated canvas, paper, plastic or other flammable flexible
materials shall not at all be used at Site for any other purpose unless otherwise
specified. If any such materials are received with the equipment at the Site, the
same shall be removed and replaced with acceptable material before moving
into the construction or storage area.
b. All materials used for storage or for handling of materials shall be of water
proof and flame resistant type. All the other materials such as working
drawings, plans etc., which are combustible but are essential for the works to
be executed shall be protected against combustion resulting from welding
sparks, cutting flames and other similar fire sources.
c. All the Contractor’s supervisory personnel and sufficient number of workers
shall be trained for fire-fighting and shall be assigned specific fire protection
duties. Enough of such trained personnel must be available at the Site during
the entire period of the Contract.
d. The Contractor shall provide suitable quantity & type fire protection
equipment for the warehouses, office, temporary structures etc.
[Link] Materials Handling and Storage: All the equipment furnished under the Contract
and arriving at Site shall be promptly received, unloaded and transported and stored
in the storage spaces by the Contractor. Modules, Inverters, Transformers and Other
Balance of items etc. must be thoroughly protected and stored in a suitable manner to
prevent damage or deterioration in quality by storage. All the materials stored in the
open or dusty location must be covered with suitable weather proof and flameproof
covering material wherever applicable. The Contractor shall be responsible for any
loss or damage during transportation, handling & storage due to improper packing.

[Link] Construction Management

Contractor shall be responsible for performance of his works in accordance with the
specified construction schedule. If at any time, the Contractor is falling behind the
schedule, he shall take necessary action to make good for such delays by increasing
his work force or by working overtime or otherwise accelerate the progress of the
work to comply with the schedule and shall communicate such actions in writing to
the Employer, satisfying that his action will compensate for the delay. The
Contractor shall not be allowed any extra compensation for such action.

[Link] Unfavorable Working Conditions

The Contractor shall confine all his field operations to those works which can be
performed without subjecting the equipment and materials to adverse effects during
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 inclement weather conditions, like monsoon, storms, etc. and during other
unfavorable construction conditions. No field activities shall be performed by the
Contractor under conditions which might adversely affect the quality and efficiency
thereof, unless special precautions or measures are taken by the Contractor in a
proper and satisfactory manner in the performance of such Works and with the
concurrence of the Employer. Such unfavorable construction conditions will in no
way relieve the Contractor of his responsibility to perform the Works as per the
schedule.

[Link] Employment of Labour

In addition to all local laws and regulations pertaining to the employment of labour
to be complied with by the Contractor as mentioned elsewhere in the document,
the Contractor will be expected to employ on the work only his regular skilled
employees with experience of the particular work. No female labour shall be
employed after darkness. No person below the age of eighteen years shall be
employed.
The Contractor shall also comply with the Minimum Wages Act and the Payment
of Wages Act (both of the Government of India) and the rules made there under in
respect of its labour and the labour of its sub-contractors currently employed on or
connected with the contract.
The contractor shall be solely responsible for discharge of all obligations relating
to retirement /superannuation benefits to employees or any other benefit accruing
to them in the nature of compensation, profit in lieu /in addition to salary etc. for
the period of service with the contractor, irrespective continuance of employees
with the project as employees of contractor after conclusion of O& M period.
All travelling expenses including provisions of all necessary transport to and from
Site, lodging allowances and other payments to the Contractor’s employees shall
be the sole responsibility of the Contractor.

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4.4.8 List of Mandatory Spares (for individual projects)
S. Equipment/Material Quantity
No. (For each type & rating)
1. PV Modules 0.2% of Total supply
2. MC4 connectors (including Y-connector 1% of total supply
if used)
3. String Monitoring Unit (SMU) 1% of total supply
4. Power Conditioning Unit (PCU)
i Central Inverter 1. Electronic cards :10 % of
total population
2. IGBT units: 10 % of total
population
3. Semiconductor Fuse: 10 %
of total population
4. AC fuse of rating more
than 10 Amps: 10 No’s
5. Other Spares as per OEM
recommendation
ii String Inverter (if provided) spares shall be as per OEM recommendation.
5. Inverter Transformer (For each unit)
i HV bushing with metal parts and gaskets 1 set for each phase
ii LV bushing with metal parts and gaskets 1 set for each phase
iii WTI with contacts 1 set
iv OTI with contacts 1 set
v Buchholz relay 1 set
vi Magnetic Oil Gauge 1 set
vii Complete set of gaskets 2 set 2 set
viii PRV 1 No’s
ix Neutral bushing with metal parts and 1 No’s
gaskets
x LV CT of IDT 1 No for each type
xi HV CT of IDT 1 No for each type
xii Prismatic Oil Gauge 1 No for each type
xiii Silica Gel Breather 2 Nos
6. HT Switchgear
i Vacuum pole 3 Nos.
ii Closing coil 2 Nos.

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 iii Tripping coil 2 Nos.
iv Spring charging motor 1 Nos.
v Relay 1 Nos.
vi Fuse 10% of total supply
vii Indicating lamp 10% of total supply
viii Rotary switch 10% of total supply
ix Potential Transformer 1 Nos
x Panel heater 1 No’s
xi Thermostat 1 nos
xii Door Switch 1 nos
7. LT Switchgear
i MCCB 2 Nos.
ii MCB 2 Nos.
iii Fuse 10% of total supply
8. Solar Cable 1% of total supply. In case
1% of the total quantity is
less than 500 meters then
contractor shall offer spare
cable not less than 500
meters
9. DC Cable 1% of total supply. In case
1% of the total quantity is
less than 500 meters then
contractor shall offer spare
cable not less than 500
meters
10. AC Cable (Power cables, LV) 1% of total supply. In case
1% of the total quantity is
less than 500 meters then
contractor shall offer spare
cable not less than 500
meters
11. Communication Cable 1% of total supply. In case
1% of the total quantity is
less than 500 meters then
contractor shall offer spare
cable not less than 500
meters
12. Termination kit 4 sets of each type and rating
13. Transmission Line conductor 200 Meter
14. Insulators (Each Type) 12 Nos

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 Remarks:
a. Components mentioned in the mandatory spares list, which are not applicable
as per plant design consideration shall not be applicable.
b. All the mandatory spares may be kept at site with record for use by the
Contractor during O&M. Spares, if used, during O&M period shall be
replenished by Contractor. All the mandatory spares (mentioned in list) shall be
handed over to Employer in working condition at the end of O&M Period.
c. The contractor shall furnish the recommended spare list as part of
design/drawing approval stage.

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4.4.9 ENGINEERING INFORMATION SCHEDULE
[Link] The Contractor shall submit to the Employer necessary documents, drawings, data,
Design and Engineering Information in 3 (three) Hard & Soft copies from time to
time as per the Engineering Information Schedule.

[Link] The list of documents to be submitted by the contractor before the signing of Contract
Agreement shall include (but not limited to) the following:-
Sr. No. Documents to be submitted
1) Detailed Schedule for various activities including Supply, Erection and Civil
Works in the form of PERT Chart for the entire project indicating Start Date and
End Date for each activity
2) Solar Resource Assessment Report containing Solar Insolation data, Generation
data etc. using latest software (METEONORM, Solar GIS, PVSYST etc.)
3) List of Sub Vendors for all Bill of Material items supplied under this Contract
4) Contract Performance Guarantee (CPG)

[Link] List of the Drawings, GA Drawings and other technical documents to be

submitted by the Contractor.
The Contractor shall submit all drawings, GA Drawings, technical documents &
other documents. (Indicative List i.r.o. of MDL & QAP’s is attached for reference.
However, the same shall be finalized based on the technical and functional
requirement as per the TS within 30 days from date of LOA) for the satisfactory
completion of the project to SGEL.

[Link] Documents to be submitted before the COD

As per the requirements of Implementing agency, Contractor has to submit the
requisite documents (duly signed and stamped by authorized signatory) well in
advance prior to the scheduled commissioning date to SGEL. These documents then
will be uploaded to IMPLEMENTING AGENCY-CRM Portal (if any). It is the
responsibility of the Contractor to upload these documents on the IMPLEMENTING
AGENCY’s-CRM portal (if any).

[Link] Documents to be submitted at the end of every year (O&M Period)

i. Inventory of spares at project site
ii. As-Built Drawings – Where ever corrections involved
iii. Operation log book
iv. List and description of major maintenance works done on equipment
On completion of complete Operation and Maintenance period, the contractor has to
submit Completion Report highlighting all major miles stone events, Spares list with
part number, do’s and don’ts, special instructions, lessons learnt, etc.
The above list is indicative only and will be finalized in consultation with SGEL. It
shall be the responsibility of the contractor to furnish all requisite engineering
information in respect of all equipment/systems/spares as required for the successful
execution of the contract. The contractor shall be obligated to furnish to the
Employer, any other specific information as requested by the Employer
All the documents/drawings shall be submitted in PDF as well as editable
format like AutoCAD, Excel, Word etc. as per the requirement of SGEL.

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4.4.10 LD FOR SHORTFALL IN GENERATION DURING O&M
Liquidated Damages are imposed on the bidder for shortfall in performance during
O&M Period:

Liquidated damages per unit (kWh) for shortfall in generation during O&M period on
yearly basis = INR 3.10 (Tariff at which PPA has been signed).

Module Correction Factor (MCF) for performance degradation shall be considered as

0.7% per annum.

Maximum Liquidated Damages for the shortfall of generation during each year of
O&M period shall be limited to generation revenue corresponding to 5 % of the
generation at tariff as mentioned above.

Additional GST on LD amount (as applicable) is to be payable by contractor.

Methodology for calculation of LD on shortfall in stipulated generation shall be as

follows:

a. Net Guaranteed 1st Year Generation quoted by the bidder in Attachment -17 =
GY
b. Reference Global Horizontal Insolation (Ref clause 4.2.7) = H1
c. Measured Generation during the O&M period=G2
d. Measured Global Horizontal Insolation during the O&M period= H2
e. Modified target Generation during the O&M period(G2’)

G2’= (H2/H1) x GY x MCF x PGF

where,

MCF=Module correction factor for performance degradation = (1- (N-1)X 0.007)

N= Year of operation

Thus for 2nd year of operation MCF = (1- 1*0.007) = 0.993

PGF=Performance Guarantee Factor which is ratio of achieved generation to

modified target generation during the PG Test. It shall be always less than or
equal to 1(one), if contractor has not met their guaranteed generation during the
PG Test. It’s maximum value shall be 1 even if generation achieved during PG
Test is more than guaranteed generation.

Therefore, Liquidated Damages for shortfall in generation= ΔG x (Energy

Charges)
Then ΔG= Shortfall in generation = G2’-G2
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 In case G2’ < or = G2 then no liquidated damages for the corresponding O&M period.

Maximum Liquidated Damages for the shortfall of generation during each year of
O&M period shall be limited to generation revenue/year corresponding to 5 % of the
generation at tariff as mentioned above.

Tariff for computing Liquidity damage for O&M Period as per clause
mentioned in clause 4.2.7.

#In case, the GHI is not available because of instrumentation or SCADA problem, the
corresponding insolation and generation shall be excluded from the time block for
estimation of loss of generation.

Generation loss due to the grid outage not attributed to the contractor shall also be
excluded for arriving loss of generation.

One day shall be equally divided into 96 blocks of 15 minutes each starting from
00:00 Hrs, i.e. 42nd time block shall be from 10:15-10:30 Hrs.

In case of shortfall in generation, recovery of LD shall be first deducted from

payment towards O&M contract value up to limiting level of 25% of the Annual
Contract Value. The adjustment of LD amount shall be done in the 4th Quarter.

In case the LD recovery amount exceeds above limiting value, balance amount
shall be recovered through Bank Guarantee submitted by EPC Contractor
against ‘Liquidity Damages for shortfall in Generation during Operation and
Maintenance period’.

The value of amount encashed from above BG shall have to be replenished by EPC
contractor within three months.

Calculation of BG and Proposal for 100 MW Sample Project

a. Value of the Annual O&M Contract= Say Rs. Y per Year
b. O&M Charges payable to the contractor on Quarterly basis= Rs. Y / 4 per
Quarter.
c. Maximum LD deductible from O&M contract = 25 % of Annual O&M Contract
value in Q4 =Rs. (Y / 4)

The complete LD amount shall be adjusted in the 4th Quarter.

Sample Procedure for determining LD for shortfall in generation during O&M

period as follow.

a. O&M Period being considered 2nd Year i.e. MCF=0.993

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 b. PGF=0.98 if during the PG Test, the shortfall in generation is 2%
c. Guaranteed Annual Generation by the Bidder (GY in Million Unit) = 230 MU
(assume)
d. Reference Global Horizontal Insolation (H1) = 1750 kWh/m2-year
(Actual reference GHI for the site shall be as per Cl 4.2.7)

• Measured Generation by the Bidder (G2 in Million Units) = 221 MU

(say)
• Measured Global Horizontal Insolation during the O&M period (H2) =
1730 kWh/m2-year (say)
• Modified target Generation during the 2nd year of the O&M period
(G2’)
=GY x (H2/H1) x MCF x PGF
=230 x (1730/1750) x 0.993x 0.98=221.26 MU
ΔG = G2'-G2=221.26 – 221MU = 0.26 MU

Since G2’>G2, LD applicability =Yes

Maximum Value of LD towards shortfall in generation during O&M period =

Energy charges for 5% of the generation at tariff=0.05×GY×R INR

GY is the Guaranteed 1st year generation by the bidder during bid.

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4.4.11 STANDARD MANUFACTURING AND FIELD QUALITY ASSURANCE PLANS

Sr. No. Description

1 Inspection Categorization Plan
2 FQAP for Civil
3 FQAP for Electrical
4 MQAP for PV Module
5 MQAP for MMS (Module Mounting Structure)
6 MQAP for Power Conditioning Unit (PCU)/Inverter
7 MQAP for Power Transformers
8 MQAP for Inverter Transformer
9 MQAP for Auxiliary Transformers
10 MQAP for String Monitoring Unit
11 MQAP for HT Power Cables
12 MQAP for LT Power Cables
13 MQAP for Solar DC Cables
14 MQAP for SVG
15 MQAP for SCADA System
16 MQAP for Control & Relay Panels
17 MQAP for HT Switchgear Panel
18 MQAP for LT Panels
19 MQAP for Weather Monitoring System
20 MQAP of Switchyard Items (Circuit Breaker, Isolator, Current Transformer,
Potential Transformer, CVT) as applicable
Attached as Standard MQP & FQAP – Solar (Annexure- 6 & 7)

Note: Any other items mentioned in Technical Specification and not specified above shall also be
made part of the Quality Assurance Plan (QAP) and the above list shall be updated accordingly.

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4.4.12 MASTER DOCUMENT LIST (MDL) (AS APPLICABLE)
Sr. No. Description of documents
1. Soil Test Report including ERT, CBR report
2. Topography Survey report
3. Pile load test report
4. Roads and pathways - layout and cross-section
5. Plant drainage system - layout and design
6. Boundary Fence drawing with foundation
7. Main Gate GA and layout
8. Fencing & Gate GA and layout for Inverter station
9. Security room GA, layout and foundation
10. MCR architecture layout
11. MCR Plinth Beam, Lintel/Tie Beam and Roof General Arrangement and
Reinforcement Details
12. MCR - Plumbing Network and Sanitary Details
13. MCR cable trench details
14. MCR Design with STAAD
15. MCR foundation
16. SCB foundation drawing
17. Inverter station Platform Drawing
18. Inverter station foundation
19. Inverter transformer foundation-design and drawing
20. Design Basis -Civil & Structural Works
21. CCTV foundation drawing and design
22. WMS foundation drawing and design
23. LA foundation drawing and design
24. NIFPS foundation drawing and design
25. MMS Foundation design and drawing
26. MMS Design calculation with STAAD
27. MMS General Arrangement
28. MMS Fabrication drawing
29. Module Cleaning system- GA and Data sheet, Design
30. SLD- Single line diagram DC
31. SLD- Single line diagram AC
32. SLD -Auxiliary Power supply system
33. MCR Equipment layout
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 34. ICR Equipment layout
35. Plot Plan (Array Layout)
36. PV array Grouping Layout
37. AC cable routing and section details
38. DC cable routing and section details
39. Earthing calculation
40. DC and AC earthing layout
41. Lightning protection -layout, GA
42. Plant Lighting layout and illumination - calculations
43. CCTV Layout and GA
44. MCR and Inverter station Light layout
45. MCR FDA layout
46. Detailed array layout with coordinates
47. PV Syst report
48. PG Test Procedure
49. DC cable schedule
50. AC Cable Schedule
51. Control /Comm/ Aux Cable Schedule
52. Auxiliary transformer, UPS, Battery and Battery Charger-Sizing calculation
53. DC, HT and LT Cable Sizing
54. PV Module Data Sheet and Type Test Reports
55. Inverter data sheet and Inverter Type Test Report
56. Inverter transformer GA, data sheet and type test report
57. AUX Transformer GA, data sheet, Type test report and foundation
58. HT switchgear GA and data sheet & Scheme
59. LT switchgear GA and data sheet and Type test reports
60. SMU GA, Data sheet and type test report
61. String Cable data sheet and Type test
62. DC Cable data sheet and Type test
63. AC Cable data sheet and Type test (Inverter to IDT)
64. HT Cable data sheet and type test report
65. LT /Aux Cable data sheet and type test report
66. Control cables data sheet
67. HV cable jointing & termination kit- GA & Data sheet
68. UPS, -GA & Data sheet & Type Test Report

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 69. Battery and Battery Charger-GA & Data sheet & Type Test
70. Weather Monitoring Station- GA & Datasheet
71. Fire Detection and protection system- GA & Datasheet
72. Lightning protection data sheet, GA and type test
73. CCTV data sheet, GA
74. SCADA Architecture including BoM
75. SCADA input & output list
76. Communication cable data sheet
Transmission Line (As applicable)
77. Inverter Transformer-NITROGEN FIRE PROTECTION SYSTEM
DRAWINGS
78. Circuit Breaker Type Test Repots
79. Instrument Transformers - Type Test Repots
80. ISOLATOR - Type Test Repots
81. Type Test Repots
82. Conductor Drawing & Data Sheet & Type Test Reports
MQP and FQP for PV yard and Sub-station
83. FQAP for Civil Works
84. MQAP for PV Module
85. MQAP for Power Conditioning Unit (PCU)
86. MQAP for Inverter Transformer
87. MQAP for Power Transformer
88. MQAP for HT Switchgear Panel
89. MQAP for HT Power Cables
90. MQAP for SCADA System
91. MQAP for Control & Relay Panels
92. MQAP for AB Tariff Meters
93. MQAP for Auxiliary Transformers
94. MQAP for LT Power Cables
95. MQAP for MMS (Module Mounting Structure)
96. MQAP for LT Panels
97. MQAP for Solar DC Cables
98. MQAP for Switchyard System (As applicable)
99. MQAP for String Combiner Box
100. MQAP for DC Cable Connector
101. MQAP for Weather Monitoring System
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 102. FQAP for Electro-Mechanical Items

Note:
1) The above Master Document List (MDL) is indicative only and it will be finalized
mutually with a successful bidder after award of works.
2) Any other items mentioned in Technical Specification and not specified above shall also
be made part of the Master Document List and the above list shall be updated
accordingly.

*******END OF SECTION******

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