Response to the Queries on Request for Selection dated 22nd May 2017 for Grid connected Solar Photo

Voltaic Projects in
Andhra Pradesh

SL Clause Query Reply

Yes, acquisition of land is under scope of Developer.
Developer needs to submit evidence of land
ownership post PPA execution as per format 6.8.
1. RFS General Is procurement of land for the projects within the bidder scope? Please refer Clause 3.4.1 of revised RFS.
The requirement has been reduced to 5MWp. Global
Technical Criteria: Can it be reduced from 50 MWp as it is projects are also allowed. But such certificates need
very high and will discourage participation of new entrants? to be authenticated by Indian Embassy in that
Separately, can it expanded to projects done globally, as it will country. Experience certificate needs to be attested
2. RFS 3.5.3 enable the participation of global players by a Notary Public for installation within India.
Net Worth of Rs. 2 Cr/MW; Can it be reduced? Many Central
Government tenders have also done away with the net worth Net worth has been reduced to Rs 1 Cr/MW. Please
3. RFS 3.5.2 requirement. refer the revised RFS
Equity Infusion: Does equity infusion of Rs. 2 Cr/MW have to
happen (The tender seems to indicate so). Given the reducing Equity infusion has been reduced to Rs 1Cr/MW.
costs of solar, this number is too high. We request that this Timeline for Equity infusion has also been included.
4. RFS 3.5.2 provision be done away with. Please refer Clause 3.5.2 x of the revised RFP
COD Deadline: Is it 6 months from PPA or 12 months from Please refer the revised RFS. Scheduled COD has
5. RFS Definition PPA signing? been defined to be 9 months from Effective date
E-Auction Process: Will all bidders, whose financial bids are
6. RFS 4.1.3 opened, be invited to the e-auction? Please refer 4.1.3 of RFS.
7. RFS General Applying of both projects are compulsory? Kindly clarify No, Both Projects shall be evaluated separately

If solar and BESS systems are failured due to some internal Solar and Battery will be co-located but will be
8. RFS General failures, is there any limitations for avoiding the losses separate for any practical purpose.
9. RFS 3.2 Kindly extend the last date of submissions by at least 15 days. Please refer the revised RFS.

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 SL Clause Query
The CUF value is in the DC or AC site. Is there any limitation
10. RFS 3.4.1 between AC and DC site ratios for maintaining? Kindly Clarify.
The Bidder shall have experience of Supply, installation,
testing, and commissioning and maintenance/after sale services
of solar PV Panels for a minimum of 50 MWp installed capacity
in the last three (3) financial years in India
11. RFS 3.5.3 It is 2013-2014. 2014-2015 and 2015-2016. Kindly clarify.
Performance Bank Guarantee calculated at Rs.30Lakh/MW
shall be "submitted in three (3) Nos. of Bank Guarantee in the
ratio of 20%, 40% & 40% for each Project for which PPA is to
be signed."
12. RFS 3.7.3 Is there any time gaps between them? Kindly clarify
In the event any Member of the Bidding Consortium (other than
Lead Member) is a foreign entity, it may submit Board
Resolutions in place of Power of Attorney for the purpose of
fulfilling the requirements under this Clause.
Does the foreign entity will submit Board Resolutions scan
13. RFS 3.11.1 B copy?
As GST is included, will the solar developer consider it for
14. PPA 2.3, 2.4 future?
Detail of equity infusion is not mentioned in RfS, Kindly
15. RFS 3.5.2 confirm if applicable or not?
16. RFS 3.7.1 EMD should be decreased to 10 lakhs , as per NSM guidelines
PBG should be decreased to Rs 20 lakh/MW as per NSM
17. RFS 3.7.4 guidelines
Response to Queries for RFS of Grid connected Solar Photo Voltaic Projects in Andhra Pradesh
Reply
There is no restriction on AC/ DC site. However, the
AC output in no case shall exceed project capacity
(5 MW). The CUF is in AC site.
Bidders can provide experience from projects
commissioned in FY 2014-15, FY 2015-16 and FY
2016-17.
No, 100% of BG amount shall be submitted once.
The break up is provided for easy implementation of
penalty clause mentioned in PPA
Scan copy shall be sufficient for PQ stage. But while
execution of Agreement, in case the Bidder is
selected as Successful Bidder, the original copy
needs to be submitted
The Bidder is expected to quote all inclusive Bid.
GST shall be considered under Change in Law of
PPA. Please refer revised PPA
Please refer 3.5.2 (x) of revised RFS
Please refer 3.7.1 of revised RFS
No change is contemplated.
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 SL Clause Query Reply
Synchronization, Commissioning and Commercial Operation
3.10.1 The Solar Power Developer shall give a written notice to
the concerned SLDC and DISCOM, at least 60 30 days in
advance to the date on which it intends to synchronize the
18. PPA 3.10.1 Project to the grid system No change is contemplated.
“Billing Date” shall mean the fifth (5th) Working day after the
19. PPA Definition Meter Reading Date. No change is contemplated.
Lower capacity solar plant has higher percentage of auxiliary
consumption; therefore kindly revise the Auxiliary consumption
20. PPA Schedule 1 from 0.1% to 1 % of capacity for Solar PV. No change is contemplated.
We understand that APSPDCL and APEPDCL is envisaging
BESS system with the same substations as common coupling
point. We request you to consider clubbing both the bids so that
solar developer will provide both solar power plant and BESS
21. General system. No change is contemplated.
We presume that point of common coupling will be the Both shall be connected to HV side of 33kV
22. General substation. Please clarify substations.
Integration shall be under scope of BESS Supplier/
Developer. Solar developer needs to provide line
Further Solar plant side requirement for integrating BESS diagram of the Solar Project integration as per
23. General should be specified in the RfS Article 6 of revised PPA
Yes. In case of any change, all bidders shall be
24. General Please clarify if reverse auction is finalized for this bid. conveyed the same.
Further please clarify that there is no shortlisting for reverse
25. RFS 4.1.3 auction. Please refer 4.1.3 of revised RFS.
Request you to postpone RfS submission date for at least two
26. RFS 3.2 weeks Please refer the revised RFS
The definition for Change in Law is limited and needs to be
27. PPA Definition elaborated as per the Standard practice and SECI bids Please refer revised PPA

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 SL Clause Query Reply

Solar shall be integrated independent of BESS.

Integration of BESS shall be assessed during Design
Please provide detailed SLD of the Grid substation showing phase of BESS under BESS contract. Solar
28. General SPD feeder as well as BESS feeder. developer is needed to cooperate during such period.
Please specify time required in approval for reverse – e Auction
from GoAP/DISCOM and also clearly specify which method
RfS Disclaimer will be considered as final mode of selection of tender for Yes. In case of any change, all bidders shall be
29. (4) developers conveyed the same.
As in all NSM tenders, calculation of CUF should be on yearly
basis and also SPDs should be allowed to sell excess power to
30. PPA 2.7 third party if refused by procurer No change is contemplated.
Please define the list of performance/acceptance tests required
31. PPA 3.8 and also specify timeline for the same Please refer 3.10 of PPA
RfS Other The PPA does not restrict accelerated depreciation.
32. Clause Kindly specify that developers can avail AD benefits or not Please refer the revised PPA.
Delivered Energy: As solar comes under must run status
PPA Definition therefore the billing should be based on actual energy supplied
33. Article 1 to the grid at delivery point No change is contemplated.

Payment Security Mechanism ‐ Revolving Letter of Credit: The

letter of credit can have an amount equivalent to two month's
average billing. This is required to cover at least the 60 day
34. PPA 5.4 consultation period in case of any event of default No change is contemplated.
Kindly allow developers for repowering of plants when needed
35. General because NSM tenders allows for the same No change is contemplated.
The excess generation by the SPD equal to the generation loss
Generation due to grid unavailability should be procured by the Procurer at
36. Compensation the PPA tariff so as to offset this loss every Contract Years. No change is contemplated.

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 SL Clause Query Reply

Developers should be free to choose 33/11 kV substations in the

periphery of discom so that they may asses the land availability
near to such substation.
Procurer should provide the list of substations available for
37. General evacuation of solar power No change is contemplated.
Event of Default: While Clause 10.1.1(v) of the PPA states that
the provisions of Clause 10.5 shall apply if project
commissioning is delayed by more than 4 months from
PPA Scheduled COD, but as per Clause 10.5, the LD provisions are
38. 10.1.1(v) hit at any delay beyond three months only. Please refer Clause 10.5 of revised PPA

Note: The Utility has modified relevant clauses in the Request for Selection document for Grid connected Solar Photo Voltaic Projects in
Andhra Pradesh dated 22nd May 2017, after considering responses from participants and earlier tender documents approved by State
Commission.

The above mentioned project specific changes are subject to the approval of State Commission.

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