The Gujarat Electricity Regulatory Commission has approved the petition submitted by Uttar Gujarat Vij Company Limited (UGVCL) regarding the adoption of tariff under the PM KUSUM-C scheme. The company had invited competitive bids for setting up 86 solar power plants with a total capacity of 154 MW. These plants will be developed under the Feeder Level Solarization (FLS) model across different 11 kV feeders within the UGVCL area.
Under the bidding process, several companies were selected as successful bidders, including Pioneer Security Solution Pvt. Ltd., RA Solar Projects LLP, Swastik Corporation, Vivint Renewables, MKC Infrastructure Ltd., Climate Detox Private Limited, and others. The tariff discovered during the bidding ranged from ₹2.12/kWh to ₹3.00/kWh. Most of the accepted tariff rates hovered around ₹2.18 to ₹2.39 per kWh, indicating a competitive price range for solar power procurement in Gujarat under this scheme.
The Commission accepted the draft Power Purchase Agreements to be executed between UGVCL and the selected bidders, thereby allowing the implementation of the projects at the quoted tariffs. The PM KUSUM-C scheme aims to promote solar power in the agricultural sector by powering rural feeders through localized solar generation. It is an important step towards energy independence for farmers and a stable power supply in the state’s rural areas.
The solarization of feeders ensures that farmers will get reliable daytime electricity and reduce the burden on the distribution company to supply conventional electricity. The successful implementation of this model is also expected to reduce power losses and improve system efficiency.
Among the notable allocations, Pioneer Security Solution Pvt. Ltd. was awarded several projects, each with capacities ranging from 3 MW to 4 MW. Other bidders like Climate Detox Pvt. Ltd., HeliosNatural RenewTech Pvt. Ltd., and Australian Premium Solar (India) Ltd. also secured projects in different feeder locations.
With the total awarded capacity reaching 154 MW, this initiative is a significant boost to Gujarat’s renewable energy capacity and supports the central government’s mission to promote cleaner and decentralized energy sources. It also showcases the increasing interest of private players in solar power generation and feeder-level investments.
This development not only aligns with India’s larger renewable energy goals but also demonstrates UGVCL’s active participation in transforming rural energy supply. The success of this tender will likely serve as a model for other states looking to implement similar feeder-level solarization projects.
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