NTPC Renewable Energy seeks EPC bids for 900 MW Andhra solar capacity
NTPC Renewable Energy has issued a tender for an engineering, procurement and construction package, with land, to build up to 900 MW of interstate transmission-connected ground-mounted solar projects near its Kurnool plant in Andhra Pradesh. The winning contractor will handle design, equipment supply, construction, commissioning, land arrangements, a new 400 kV bay and transmission line, grid-compliance work and three years of operation and maintenance. Bids are due November 16, 2026, with a Rs 500 million bid security.
NTPC Renewable Energy has opened a two-envelope tender for an EPC-plus-land package covering as much as 900 MW of grid-connected solar PV near its Kurnool project in Andhra Pradesh. The chosen contractor would also prepare land for a battery storage project and build a 400 kV bay and dedicated lines to the Kurnool pooling substation.
Bidders must show at least 40 MWp of completed solar capacity, including one plant of 10 MWp or more operating for six months. They also need average annual turnover of Rs 5.90 billion, specified net worth, and Rs 500 million bid security; submissions close November 16, 2026.
The project could affect local landowners, construction workers, equipment suppliers, and nearby communities as land is assembled and infrastructure is built. It may create short-term jobs and grid capacity, while land acquisition and construction could raise local concerns. Electricity users may benefit if the capacity improves supply, though outcomes depend on timely completion and grid integration.