Solar Energy Corporation of India, New Delhi

SECI/SD/NIT/2016/6/RANGREEK2.5/17052016/Amendment-01 Date: 17/05/2016

Sr. Sectio
No n No Clause Original Clause Amended Clause
The minimum acceptable PR of the plant is 0.78 and CUF The minimum acceptable PR of the plant is 0.80 and CUF
shall be 18% against installed shall be 18% against installed
Appendix rated DC capacity at STC. rated DC capacity at STC.
Forms 4: As the PR of the Plant is dependent on the quality of plant As the PR of the Plant is dependent on the quality of plant
1 and Functional equipment and optimum equipment and optimum
Formats Guarantee design of the plant, the bidders shall demonstrate the PR design of the plant, the bidders shall demonstrate the PR of
s of 0.78 as per the procedure 0.80 as per the procedure
mentioned at TS Clause 7 for Operational Acceptance of mentioned at TS Clause 7 for Operational Acceptance of the
the plant. plant.
Performance Parameters for Operational Acceptance of Performance Parameters for Operational Acceptance of Plant
Plant Facilities (after netting off the auxiliary consumption Facilities (after netting off the auxiliary consumption and
and allowable exceptions applicable): allowable exceptions applicable):

1.1 Solar PV Plant: PR : 0.80 & CUF : 18% Solar PV Plant: PR : 0.80 & CUF : 18%
Section
2 Location (against installed DC capacity at STC) (against installed DC capacity at STC)
V: TS
Details
Wind Farm: CUF: 28% Wind Farm: Contractor shall demonstrate efficiency/power at
the observed wind speeds (measured with the wind
monitoring mast which is to be installed by the contractor) as
per certified Power Curve of WEG supplied by the
 manufacturer and maintain minimum 95% annual Availability
during the O&M Period.
Energy Storage System: 95% Availability,
85% AC to AC Round Trip Efficiency (FR Use Case ) and Energy Storage System: 95% Availability,
90% for Peak Management Use Case 85% AC to AC Round Trip Efficiency (FR Use Case ) and
90% for Peak Management Use Case

For Part-02: Wind Farm

Section Appendi Contractor shall demonstrate efficiency/power at the

VI: x 4: observed wind speeds (measured with the wind monitoring
Forms Function mast which is to be installed by the contractor) as per certified
3
and al For Part-02: Wind Farm Power Curve of WEG supplied by the manufacturer.
Format Guarant
s ees The minimum acceptable CUF shall be 28% against Minimum annual Availability of 95%, where
installed rated installed WEG capacity i.e. Annual Net Availability is the percentage of time that a plant is ready to
Expected Energy Generation (NEEG) is 12,26,400 kWh. generate (i.e. not out of service for maintenance or repairs).
 Part-01 of Plant Facilities: Part-01 of Plant Facilities:
During the Operational Acceptance any shortfall in the During the Operational Acceptance any shortfall in the
Performance Ratio (PR) as determined through the PR Performance Ratio (PR) as determined through the PR Test
Test Procedure specified in Clause 7 of Section V: Procedure specified in Clause 7 of Section V: Technical
Technical Specification, will attract imposition of liquidated Specification, will attract imposition of liquidated damages.
damages. For every 0.01 shortfall in PR below 0.78 by the For every 0.01 shortfall in PR below 0.80 by the bidder, LD of
bidder, LD of 0.5% of the total Contract Price shall be 0.5% of the total Contract Price shall be levied. In case the
levied. In case the Plant PR result is 0.05 below 0.78, i.e., Plant PR result is 0.05 below 0.80, i.e., 0.75 or lower, 50% of
0.73 or lower, 50% of the value of performance bank the value of performance bank guarantee submitted by the
guarantee submitted by the bidder will be encashed. In bidder will be encashed. In case of any defect in the system
case of any defect in the system after commissioning, the after commissioning, the Contractor shall repair it within 10
Section Contractor shall repair it within 48 hours. Otherwise LD calendar days. Otherwise LD shall be charged for shortfall in
4 IV: 15 shall be charged for shortfall in generated units beyond 48 generated units beyond 120 hours @6.5, and the same shall
SCC hours @6.5, and the same shall be deducted from their be deducted from their payments due / Bank guarantee
payments due / Bank guarantee submitted to the submitted to the Employer.
Employer.
Liquidity Damages during O&M period, imposed annually, Liquidity Damages during O&M period, imposed annually,
shall be charged at a rate of: shall be charged at a rate of:

(Committed CUF Actual CUF) x 8760 x Rs. 6.5; (Committed CUF Actual CUF) x 8760 x Rs. 6.5;
for period after commissioning till the O&M contract for period after commissioning till the O&M contract closure.
closure. The CUF shall be evaluated as per the formula The CUF shall be evaluated as per the formula mentioned at
mentioned at Clause Clause 7 of TS of this NIT.
7 of TS of this NIT.
Part-02 of Plant Facilities: Part-02 of Plant Facilities:
Failure to meet the Functional Guarantee tests as Failure to meet the Functional Guarantee tests as specified
specified in Clause 17.8 in the trial run period for in Clause 17.8 in the trial run period for Operational
Operational Acceptance shall attract the imposition of Acceptance shall attract the imposition of Liquidated
Liquidated Damages, as follows: Damages, as follows:
Failure to meet the 96 Hours Short Time Test Run: LD @ Failure to meet the 96 Hours Short Time Test Run: LD @ 1%
1% of the total Contract Price. Failure to meet the Power of the total Contract Price. Failure to meet the Power Curve
Curve Performance Test: a LD of 1% of the total Contract Performance Test: a LD of 1% of the total Contract Price.
Price. During the O&M Period, for shortfall in availability below 95%,
Liquidity Damages during O&M period, imposed annually,
shall be charged at a rate of: (Committed Annual Net Liquidity Damages during O&M period shall be imposed
Expected Energy Generation (NEEG) Actual Annual annually as follows, if availability is less than 95%:
Energy Generation) x Rs. 6.5; for period after 1 (.95 - Actual annual Availability) x 8760 x
commissioning till the O&M contract closure. Actual Annual CUF x Installed Capacity (kWs)
x Rs. 6.5
Eg. Actual annual availability : 92% i.e. 0.92

Actual Annual CUF = 20% i.e. 0.20

LD = (0.95-0.92) * 8760 * 0.20 *500* 6.5 = Rs. 1,70,820

 The timeline for execution of the contract is (12)
Twelve Months from the date of Notification of award The timeline for execution of the contract is (12) Twelve
and as per the indicative milestones mentioned below: Months from the date of Notification of award and as per
the indicative milestones mentioned below.
S. Stage Reference from
No. D The maintenance of National High way (NH-22) from Kalka
1 Notification of Award (Issue Zero Date (D) to Wangtoo bridge and from Sumdoh to Rongtong, the
of LOI ) project site is done by Himachal Public Works Department
2 Approval of Designs, D+60 and from Wangtoo to Sumdoh by Border Road
Scheme and Technology Organisation. The hill roads during monsoons and winters
validation are prone to damages and may get blocked due to

3 Site Development Work D+120 landslide etc which could affect movement of material/
Section
including levelling, micro- equipment leading to disruption of work schedule. In
5 IV: 6
siting etc. general, Himachal Pradesh Public Works Department and
SCC
4 Completion of supply of D+200 Border Road Organization promptly clear such roadblocks

major equipment for Part- and damages. In addition working conditions at site may

01, Part-02 and Part-03 not be conducive on account of snowfall or extreme cold

5 Installation of all major D+280 during winter months. The bidder shall take into

equipment consideration all such events and on these accounts alone

6 Completion of Plant D+310 (not including Force Majeure conditions), cumulative

Facilities extension of not more than 2 months may be allowed

7 Commissioning of Plant D+330 provided the contractor conclusively establishes the

Facilities occurrence of these conditions and intimates the same to

the Employer in a timely fashion.
8 Operational Acceptance of D+360
Plant Facilities
 S. Stage Reference

The above timelines are indicative only. The bidders shall No. from D

provide their detailed schedule in view of the Supply 1 Notification of Award (Issue Zero Date
Schedules and prevailing weather conditions at Site for of LOI ) (D)
ease of transportation and installation. 2 Approval of Designs, D+60

The Contractor shall inform the Employer through Scheme and Technology

advance information at least 30 days in advance in written validation

notice, and a final notice 7 days in advance to enable the 3 Site Development Work D+120

Employer inform the commissioning committee of the date including levelling, micro-

on which it intends to synchronize the Power Project (Part- siting etc. and establishment

01, Part-02, and Part-03) to the Grid System. of Wind Monitoring Mast for
gathering wind data
The Contractor shall prepare the completion schedule
accordingly and in conformity with provisions of technical 4 Completion of supply of D+200
major equipment for Part-01,
specifications and carry out the work as per this schedule
Part-02 and Part-03
subject to Force Majeure conditions. The Contractor
shall mobilize resources keeping in view, the above 5 Installation of all major D+280

scheduled completion period. equipment

6 Completion of Plant Facilities D+310

7 Commissioning of Plant D+330

Facilities
8 Operational Acceptance of D+360
Plant Facilities

The above timelines are indicative only. The bidders shall

 provide their detailed schedule in view of the Supply
Schedules and prevailing weather conditions at Site for ease
of transportation and installation.
The Contractor shall inform the Employer through advance
information at least 30 days in advance in written notice, and
a final notice 7 days in advance to enable the Employer
inform the commissioning committee of the date on which it
intends to synchronize the Power Project (Part-01, Part-02,
and Part-03) to the Grid System.
The Contractor shall prepare the completion schedule
accordingly and in conformity with provisions of technical
specifications and carry out the work as per this schedule
subject to Force Majeure conditions. The Contractor shall
mobilize resources keeping in view, the above scheduled
completion period.
Design, engineering, manufacture, in house testing and Design, engineering, manufacture, in house testing and
supply at site of suitable low voltage, 50 Hz, upwind / supply at site of suitable low voltage, 50 Hz, upwind /
downwind, horizontal axis Wind Electric Generators downwind, horizontal axis Wind Electric Generators (WEGs)
(WEGs) in the range of 30-100 kW (total capacity 500 kW) in the range of 30-500 kW (total capacity 500 kW) complete
Section
6 13.1 complete with accessories as may be required for erection, with accessories as may be required for erection,
V: TS
commissioning and successful continuous operation of commissioning and successful continuous operation of
0.50(5%) MW capacity wind energy farm with 22 kV grid 0.50(5%) MW capacity wind energy farm with 22 kV grid of
of HPSEBL. The WEGs shall be equipped with current HPSEBL. The WEGs shall be equipped with current limiting
limiting devices and capacitors (in case of induction devices and capacitors (in case of induction generators) so
 generators) so as to maintain power factor conforming to as to maintain power factor conforming to the requirement of
the requirement of State grid. State grid.

Section
7 15.1
V: TS Rated Power: in the range of 50-100kW Rated Power: in the range of 30-500kW

ESS Use Cases

ESS Use Cases
The ESS shall be capable of operating over its entire life
The ESS shall be capable of operating over its entire life in
in one or more of the use cases described in this section
one or more of the use cases described in this section to
to meet the system requirements specified in Table-2,
meet the system requirements specified in Table-2, and
and further detailed in the NIT.
further detailed in the NIT. The possible use cases
Section The possible use cases supported by this technical
8 24 supported by this technical specification include the
V: TS specification include the following:
following:
Peak management (PM)
Peak management (PM)
Spinning Reserve
VAR compensation /voltage support (VC/VS)
VAR compensation /voltage support (VC/VS)
Frequency regulation (FR)
Frequency regulation (FR)
Intermittent resource support (IRS)
Intermittent resource support (IRS)

Containers shall be designed and constructed to meet

Containers shall be designed and constructed to meet
IP65/NEMA 4 requirements for outdoor enclosures, which
IP54 and NEMA 3R requirements, which protect the
protect the equipment inside from ingress of water, dirt,
Section equipment inside from harmful effects resulting from the
9 23.3.1 windblown dust, sleet, snow and that will be undamaged by
V: TS ingress of water, dirt, dust, and wind. The containers must
the external formation of ice on the enclosure. The outdoor
pass IEEE C37.20.2 and UL 50 rain tests. The design and
switchgear enclosure must pass IEEE C37.20.2. The design
installation of Containers shall meet relevant regulatory
and installation of Containers shall meet relevant regulatory
 requirements for occupational safety and health under requirements for occupational safety and health under
national and state legislations. national and state legislations, wherever applicable.

A longer planned outage period may be allowed for a

A longer planned outage period may be allowed in case
complete replacement of all cells in the battery (in case of
complete replacement of all cells in the ESS is required due
Solid Type)/replacement electrolyte (in case of Flow Type).
Section to unforeseen conditions. This shall not occur during the first
10 23.7.2 This shall not occur during the first two years of operation.
V: TS two years of operation. The Contractor shall extend the
The Contractor shall provide a guarantee for the maximum
guarantees for the replacements from the date of
length of time required for this type of maintenance
replacement to further five years.
operation.
Electrochemical Cells Electrochemical Cells
Only cells that are commercially available or for which Only cells that are commercially available or for which
suitable (not necessarily identical) replacement cells can suitable (not necessarily identical) replacement cells can be
be supplied on short notice will be allowed. For both supplied on short notice will be allowed. For both premature
premature cell failures and end-of-battery-life cell failures and end-of-battery-life replacement, the
replacement, the Contractor shall guarantee cell Contractor shall guarantee cell availability and the length of
availability and the length of down time (hours or days) down time (hours or days) required to replace cells.
Section required to replace cells. The cells may be supplied as separate, individual units or as
11 24.2.1
V: TS The cells may be supplied as separate, individual units or group of cells combined into modules. The design, materials,
as group of cells combined into modules (electrolyte, and method of cell construction shall conform to the codes,
separator, pump etc. in case of Flow Type). The design, standards, and other requirements of this specification.
materials, and method of cell construction shall conform to The cells shall meet the seismic requirements for the planned
the codes, standards, and other requirements of this location of the ESS (specified in Table-1).
specification. Cell and module design shall accommodate the anticipated
The cells shall meet the seismic requirements for the vibrations and shocks associated with the transportation of
planned location of the ESS (specified in Table-1). the ESS and shall resist deterioration due to vibrations
 Cell and module design shall accommodate the resulting from the same. Associated hardware and
anticipated vibrations and shocks associated with the paraphernalia should also be able to withstand the rigors of
transportation of the ESS and shall resist deterioration due transportation.
to vibrations resulting from the same. Associated hardware
and paraphernalia should also be able to withstand the
rigors of transportation.
Comprehensive Operation & Maintenance of the Solar Comprehensive Operation & Maintenance of the Solar
Photovoltaic Power Plant (Part-01) for the 3 year period Photovoltaic Power Plant (Part-01) for the 5 year period
including deployment of engineering personnel, including deployment of engineering personnel, technicians
Section
12 3.12 technicians and security personnel after Operational and security personnel after Operational Acceptance. The
V: TS
Acceptance. The rates quoted by bidder for rates quoted by bidder for Comprehensive O&M of the Plant
Comprehensive O&M of the Plant Facilities on yearly basis Facilities on yearly basis for 5 years shall be inclusive of the
for 5 years shall be inclusive of the O&M of Part-01. O&M of Part-01.
SCADA for Part-01 and CMCS for Part-02 and the Control
SCADA for Part-01 and CMCS for Part-02 and the Control system for monitoring functions of Part-03 described
system for monitoring functions of Part-03 described elsewhere in the document separately shall be integrated into
elsewhere in the document separately shall be integrated a single SCADA interface (Energy Management System) for
Section into a single SCADA interface for monitoring and Reporting monitoring and Reporting purposes. This shall be achieved
13 2.1
V: TS purposes. This shall be achieved by customization of any by customization of any of the said interfaces to integrate the
of the said interfaces to integrate the other two or by other two or by developing a common interface to integrate
developing a common interface to integrate data from all data from all three. The necessary IT and internet
three. infrastructure to enable remote access to this interface should
also be implemented.
Section The Contractor shall forward to Owner, Schedule of supply The Contractor shall forward to Owner, Schedule of supply
13.5.3
14 V: TS within 15 days time from the date of Award of Contract. within 30 days time from the date of issue of LOI.
 Tubular tower shall have a minimum hub height of 16m for
Tubular tower giving a minimum hub height of 50 mts and
30 kW, 25m for 50 kW, 30 m for 100 kW , 40m for 250 kW,
above the ground level and must be coated with corrosion
50 m for 500 kW Turbines above the ground level and must
proof layer so that it can withstand environmental impact
be coated with corrosion proof layer so that it can withstand
for at least 25 years. Lattice towers shall be galvanized to
environmental impact for at least 25 years. Lattice towers
relevant standards applicable to galvanization of fabricated
Section shall be galvanized to relevant standards applicable to
15 15.2.1 steel structures. Minimum thickness of galvanizing shall be
V: TS galvanization of fabricated steel structures. Minimum
120 microns, irrespective of whether it is hot dip galvanized
thickness of galvanizing shall be 120 microns, irrespective of
or spray galvanized. Site galvanization or site repairs will
whether it is hot dip galvanized or spray galvanized. Site
not be permitted. Tubular tower should be painted with
galvanization or site repairs will not be permitted. Tubular
anti-corrosion paint in accordance with EN-ISO 12944
tower should be painted with anti-corrosion paint in
(Part-4).
accordance with EN-ISO 12944 (Part-4).
Capacity Utilization Factor (CUF) shall be calculated as Capacity Utilization Factor (CUF) shall be calculated as per
per the following formula: the following formula:

CUF = CUF =
8760 8760

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Where, Where,
EN is number of units recorded at the ABT metre at 22 EN is number of units recorded at the ABT metre at 22 kV
kV local bus bar in Plant Facilities after excluding local bus bar in Plant Facilities after excluding auxiliary
auxiliary consumption. consumption.

Sectio Pnom- Installed DC capacity. Pnom- Installed DC capacity.

n V: TS 7.5 CF - CUF Correction Factor CF - CUF Correction Factor
 The correction factor for CUF shall be calculated at the The correction factor for CUF shall be calculated at the end
end of each year, by factoring module degradation and of each year, by factoring module degradation and any
any shortfall in radiation as per the formula given below. shortfall in radiation as per the formula given below.

CF=
CF= *(1-Module
*

Degradation Factor*No. of Years)
1
Reference radiation is 1862 kWh/m2 as per NASA
(1Module Degradation FactorNo.of Years)
database.
Reference radiation is 1862 kWh/m2

Certificate of Compliance

The Contractors equipment shall be compliant with IEEE Certificate of Compliance

1547.x (Standard for Interconnecting Distributed

17 Resources with Electric Power Systems). Such The Contractors equipment shall be compliant with IEEE
compliance shall be certified by an independent testing IEEE1547/ UL1741/ IEC 62116 or equivalent. Such
agency. Compliance shall be certified in writing and compliance shall be certified by an independent testing
submitted to the Owner at least 30 days before shipment. agency. Compliance shall be certified in writing and submitted
Sectio Certification of compliance shall be at Contractors to the Owner at least 30 days before shipment. Certification
n V: TS 22.6 expense. of compliance shall be at Contractors expense.
Insulation: Insulation:
18 Section 6.13.3 The dielectric strength of the winding, given insulation and The dielectric strength of the winding, given insulation and the
V: TS the bushings shall conform to the values given in IS: 2026 bushings shall conform to the values given in IS: 2026 (Part
 (Part III)/1981 (or its latest amendment) for highest system III)/1981 (or its latest amendment) for highest system voltage
voltage of 36 kV, of 24 kV,
Frequency and System Voltage: Frequency and System Voltage:
The transformer shall be suitable for continuous operation The transformer shall be suitable for continuous operation
19 6.13.11 with a frequency variation of 2.5% from normal of 50Hz with a frequency variation of 2.5% from normal of 50Hz
Section without exceeding the specified temperature rise. The without exceeding the specified temperature rise. The highest
V: TS highest system rated voltage shall be 36 kV. system rated voltage shall be 24 kV.
CCTV Cameras must be installed to have complete coverage
CCTV cameras must be installed minimum at main entry
of following areas;
gate and control room. Bidder may propose other locations
1. Main entry: Covering all the entry/exit 24 hrs.
as required to provide security for the entire plant. Bidder
20 6.45.1 2. Along the Plant Perimeter: Covering complete perimeter of
has to propose the locations and number of cameras
Plant Area to capture all possible intrusion.
required for the plant during bidding. However, Employer
Section 3. Control Rooms: Covering Entry/Exit and activities within
will decision on number of cameras shall be final.
V: TS Control Rooms.
Bidder shall also provide required set of onsite testing
Bidder shall also provide required set of onsite testing instruments/equipment viz:
instruments/equipment viz. earth resistance tester, (i) Earth resistance tester:
rheostats, insulation tester, millimetres, clamp meters, Sl. Parameters Specification
CRO, Function Generator, Transformer oil BDV kit, Relay No
21 6.46.1 1 Display LCD Digital Display with
testing kit, infra-red thermal imaging hand held backlight
temperature meter, inverter testing kit etc. All testing 2 Range Earth Resistance: up to
2000
equipment shall possess valid calibration certificate issued Earth Voltage : 200 V
Section from approved NABL labs. 3 Safety Ratings IP 56
4 Programmable Enabled
V: TS
Limits setting
Accessories
1 Earth Ground Stakes (4 Nos)
2 Three cable reels with cable length up to 20 m
3 Carry Case-1 (capable of handling tester along
with accessories)
4 1 set of spare battery

(ii) Array Tester:

Sl. Parameters Specification
No
1 Display LCD Digital Display with
backlight
2 Functionality All electrical tests required
by IEC 62446-1:2016
3 Memory Up to 200 records & USB
downloadable to Computer
Accessories
1 A set of two, 4mm fused leads for extra protection
during installation tests.
2 Leads which enable the Solar PV100 to connect
directly to PV arrays which use MC3 connectors
3 1 set of spare battery

(iii) Insulation tester:

Sl. Parameters Specification
No
1 Display LCD Digital Display with
backlight
2 Insulation Test 0.1 M to 10 G
Range
3 Test Voltage 50 V, 100 V, 250 V, 500 V,
1000 V
4 Test Voltage +20% on positive side only
accuracy no negative variation is
allowed
5 Insulation Test 1 mA nominal
Current
6 Auto Discharge Discharge time< 0.5 Second
for C=1
7 Open Circuit test >4 V, <8 V
Voltage
8 AC/DC Voltage 600 V (0.1 V Resolution)
measurement
9 Short Circuit > 200 mA
Current
Accessories
1 Heavy duty Test Lead Set 4 Nos.
2 Carry Case with sufficient space for
accommodating accessories.

(iv) Multi-metres:

Sl. Parameters Specification

No
1 Display LCD Digital Display with
backlight
2 AC/DC Current 500 A to 10 A (Accuracy 0.15
%)
3 AC/DC Voltage 50 mV to 1000 V (Accuracy
0.025 %)
4 Resistance 50 to 5000 (Accuracy 0.05
%)
5 Capacitance 1 nF to 100 mF (Accuracy 1.0
%)
6 Frequency 99.999 Hz, 999.99 Hz, 9.9999
Hz, 99.999 kHz, 999.99 kHz
(Accuracy 0.005 %)
Accessories
1 Temperature Probe
2 Silicon Test Lead
3 Alligator Clip
4 Carry Case with sufficient space for
accommodating accessories.

(v) Clamp meters:

Sl. Parameters Specification
No
1 Display LCD Digital Display with
backlight
2 Jaw Opening 30 mm
3 Maximum Wire 600 MCM
Size
4 Current Range 0 to 400 A
5 Accuracy 2.0 %
Current
6 Voltage range 0 to 600 V
7 Voltage 1.5 %
Accuracy
7 Resistance 0 to 4000
Range
Accessories
1 Test leads
2 Electrical test leads
3 Probe light & extender
4 Carry Case with sufficient space for
accommodating accessories.
 (vi) Transformer oil BDV kit:

Sl. Parameters Specification

No
1 Display LCD Digital Display with
backlight
2 Input: 230 Volts, 50 Hz,
Accuracy /- 10%
3 Output 0 - 100 KV
3 Capacity 1 kVA
4 Duty Cycle Continuous

(vii) Infra-red thermal imaging hand held Camera:

Sl. Parameters Specification
No
1 Temperature measurement Up to 650 C,
Range Accuracy 2 C
2 On-screen emissivity Possible
Correction
3 On-screen reflective Enabled
background temperature
Correction
4 On screen transmission Enabled
Correction
5 Detector Type Focal Plane Array,
uncooled micro-
bolometer, 320 x
240 pixels or better
6 Total Pixels > 75000
7 Infrared spectral Band 7.5 m to 14m
(long wave)
8 Field of view 46 x 34
9 Spatial Resolution (IFOV) 2.62 mRad
10 Wi-Fi Connectivity Enabled
 11 Data Storage USB & memory
card enabled

Note:
a) All testing equipment shall possess valid
calibration certificate issued from approved NABL
labs.
b) Instruments of superior rating is allowed after
seeking consent of the Employer
c) Maintenance, calibration, up keeping, repair &
replacement of these tools will be in the scope of
Contractor during O&M.
d) It is Contractors responsibility to arrange for
tools, tackles, logistics, test kits, manpower, experts
etc. required for trouble free operation of Plant

22. Section V: TS Clause 22.1 (Original)

Item Description Requirement

Battery Technology Solid State

Rated No of Cycles (Minimum) 5000 cycles at rated energy capacity at

80% Depth of Discharge (DoD)

Nameplate watt rating, ac 0.3 MW, continuous

Nameplate watt-hour rating, ac

 1 MWh at 0.3 MW net ac output

Nameplate VAR rating 0.3 MVAR, continuous

Nameplate VA rating 0.4 MVA

Ramp rates 1MW/min

System ac-dc-ac efficiency,:

Peak management use case 90%

Frequency regulation use case 85%

Use case requirements Peak Shift and Peak management

Peak management (PM) Yes

Morning and evening (preference to

evening)

No. of days per year: 365

Spinning reserve (SR) No

VAR compensation /voltage support Yes

(VC/VS)

Frequency regulation (FR) Yes

Intermittent resource support (IRS) Yes

Black start capability Yes

Section V: TS Clause 22.1 (Amended)

 Table 1: Supply-Specific Ratings and Requirements

Item Description Requirement

Battery Technology Solid State or

Any other battery technology that has the

following properties: quick response time
(i.e. in milliseconds), suitability for operation
in Partial State of Charge, and is conducive
to high charge and discharge rates so as to
meet the Performance requirements at site
stated herein.

The battery Technology must have been

deployed in commercial operation for a
period of at least 1 year as on date of bid
opening.

Rated No of Cycles (Minimum) 5000 duty cycles at rated capacity at 80%

Depth of Discharge (DoD) @25o C

Nameplate watt rating, ac (i.e. Rated Power 1 MW

Output)
At least 1 MWh dispatchable at up to rated
Nameplate watt-hour rating, ac (i.e. Rated Nameplate Watt Rating when the ESS is in
Energy Output) the fully charged state.
This capacity is to be maintained during the
period between date of commissioning of
Plant Facilities and end of the O&M Contract
Period.
Note: The responsibility for assessment of
space requirements/constraints for
installation of the capacity at Project site
shall lie with the bidder.
Nameplate VAR rating 1 MVAR

Nameplate VA rating 1 MVA

Ramp rates (for IRS) 0.25 MW/minute

The system should respond such that not

more than 500 milliseconds elapse between
the time a need for response is detected by
the ESS and the time when power as
measured at the grid responds to that level.

System ac-dc-ac efficiency,:

Peak management use case 90%

Frequency regulation use case 85%

Use case requirements Peak management, Intermittent Resource

Support, FR, Voltage Support

Peak management (PM) Yes

Morning and evening (preference to

evening)

No. of days per year: up to 365

In the Peak Management Use Case scenario,

power generated during the early and
midday periods shall be stored in the ESS and
released later in the day, during peak
demand. In this case, the ESS shall be
discharged in the Peak Limiting profile in the
late afternoon. To the extent that the total
energy dispatched does not exceed the
nameplate watt-hour rating, the ESS may be
further discharged in Constant Power Mode
 after Part 01 (Solar PV Plant) is no more
generating.

One discharge cycle per day is envisaged in

this use case.

Spinning reserve (SR) No

VAR compensation /voltage support Yes

(VC/VS)

Frequency regulation (FR) Yes

The system should respond such that not

more than 500 milliseconds elapse between
the time a need for response is detected by
the ESS and the time when power as
measured at the grid responds to that level.

Intermittent resource support (IRS) Yes

This use case is envisaged to be employed

during the day, primarily to support
variations in Solar PV and Wind generation.

The days for operation in this use case shall

be determined in consultation with the
Owner/Host Utility.

Black start capability Yes