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Bhuj solar project seeks 750 MWp bifacial modules

Bhuj is emerging as a focal point in India’s rapidly advancing clean energy transition, as IndianOil NTPC Green Energy Pvt Ltd (INGEL) moves forward with a high-capacity solar park that is expected to inject 750 megawatt-peak (MWp) into Gujarat’s renewable energy mix.

NTPC Green Energy Ltd (NGEL), acting on behalf of INGEL, has invited bids to procure bifacial photovoltaic (PV) modules for the project, further underlining the centre’s commitment to zero-carbon power infrastructure.The solar installation is structured into two equal blocks of 375 MWp each, totalling 600 megawatts in alternating current (AC) and 750 MWp in direct current (DC) output. The modules sought must be bifacial in technology with each unit delivering at least 570 watts-peak of generation capacity, according to the technical specifications outlined in the tender. The deadline for submissions is set for July 3.

The Bhuj project signifies not only an expansion in clean power generation but also a crucial step towards localised energy independence and greener industrial growth in Gujarat, one of India’s most aggressive states in terms of renewable capacity addition. Industry observers suggest that INGEL’s model of deploying high-efficiency modules reflects a wider market shift towards bifacial technologies, which can generate more power per unit area by capturing reflected sunlight from both sides.

The procurement is also restricted to modules listed under the Approved List of Models and Manufacturers (ALMM), reinforcing quality assurance protocols set by India’s Ministry of New and Renewable Energy (MNRE). Once finalised, the contracted suppliers will be responsible for manufacturing, delivering, and transporting the modules to the project site in Bhuj.In parallel, NTPC Renewable Energy Ltd, a sister organisation under NTPC’s green arm, has floated a separate tender for a 250 MW grid-connected solar PV project in Rajasthan’s Bikaner district. The scope here encompasses full EPC services — from design and supply (including PV modules) to installation, commissioning, and three-year operations and maintenance. That tender closes on June 30.

Both projects are critical components of India’s ambition to install 500 GW of non-fossil fuel energy capacity by 2030. They also highlight the growing synergy between public sector undertakings like NTPC and IndianOil, which are increasingly leveraging joint ventures such as INGEL to deliver on climate targets without compromising energy security.With solar manufacturing gaining traction domestically, these tenders will likely draw interest from both established module makers and emerging players, further intensifying competition and accelerating innovation in module efficiency and performance.

As India continues to expand its renewable energy footprint, projects like the Bhuj and Bikaner solar parks not only reduce carbon emissions but also pave the way for sustainable economic development, particularly in arid regions that are otherwise limited in conventional agricultural or industrial use. The timely execution of these initiatives will be key to ensuring that clean energy becomes the backbone of India’s future grid.

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