Gujarat Energy Floats Tender for 10 MW Solar PV Project
Gujarat Energy has invited bids for a 10 MW solar photovoltaic project, stipulating an earnest money deposit of Rs 60 lakh from prospective bidders. The tender was reported by SolarQuarter on 11 September 2026. Further details on project location, timeline and scope of work have not been disclosed in available reporting.
| Detail | Information |
|---|---|
| Project Type | Solar Photovoltaic Power |
| Capacity | 10 MW |
| Promoter / Client | Gujarat Energy |
| State | Gujarat |
| Earnest Money Deposit (EMD) | Rs 60 lakh |
| Stage | Bidding / Tender Invited |
Gujarat's Position in India's Solar Pipeline
Gujarat is an active market for solar power development. Projects India tracks 83 solar based power projects in Gujarat, placing the state fifth in the national rankings by volume of tracked projects in this sub-sector. Karnataka leads with 186 projects, followed by Maharashtra with 185, Telangana with 139, and Andhra Pradesh with 92. Rajasthan accounts for 81 tracked projects.
Gujarat's pipeline, while smaller in headline count than the southern and western manufacturing hubs, reflects consistent procurement activity from state utilities and independent developers. This 10 MW tender adds to that activity, and suppliers positioned in the state should monitor further notices from Gujarat Energy for qualification and scope details.
Stage Breakdown: Where India's Solar Projects Stand
Across India, Projects India tracks 1,299 solar based power projects in total, with 15 added to the database in the last 90 days. The stage breakdown offers a clear view of where procurement and construction opportunity is concentrated:
- Under Approvals: 639 projects — the largest cohort, representing the near-term pipeline entering procurement
- Construction Started: 214 projects — active sites requiring equipment, civil works and balance-of-plant services
- Planning: 195 projects — early-stage opportunities for technology and advisory firms
- Completed: 128 projects
- Hold: 46 projects
- Early / Announced: 25 projects
The 639 projects currently under approvals represent a significant forward order book for suppliers who track state utility and central government procurement cycles. Projects moving from approvals to construction will generate demand for modules, mounting structures, inverters, cables, transformers and civil contractors.
Recent Large-Scale Solar Activity Across India
The Gujarat Energy tender sits within a broader wave of solar investment being tracked nationally. Among recently logged projects, ReNew Private Limited is developing a wind-solar hybrid power project at Anantapur, Andhra Pradesh, valued at Rs 22,000 crore and currently under construction. Sembcorp Green Hydrogen India Private Limited has a wind and solar PV hybrid plant at Gopalpur, Ganjam, Odisha, valued at Rs 13,000 crore and under approvals. Jupiter International Limited has commenced construction of an integrated solar wafers, cells and modules mega manufacturing unit at Butibori, Nagpur, Maharashtra, valued at Rs 10,900 crore.
On the generation side, GAIL (India) Limited has a solar power project at Chhatrapati Sambhaji Nagar, Maharashtra, valued at Rs 3,800 crore and under approvals, while Ecoren Energy is executing wind and solar renewable energy projects at Kurnool, Andhra Pradesh, valued at Rs 10,500 crore with construction under way. These projects, tracked across the broader Power Projects sector, illustrate the scale of concurrent activity that equipment makers and contractors must navigate.
What this means for suppliers and contractors
For suppliers and contractors, the Gujarat Energy tender represents a defined procurement opportunity at the smaller end of the capacity spectrum. A 10 MW project will require module supply, mounting and tracker systems, inverters, grid-connection equipment, civil and electrical contracting, and potentially operations and maintenance arrangements. The Rs 60 lakh EMD signals a formal competitive process and bidders should prepare financial qualification documentation accordingly.
Gujarat's 83 tracked projects make it a mid-tier state by volume, but state utility tenders in Gujarat have historically attracted competitive participation given the state's established solar infrastructure and grid connectivity. Suppliers not yet registered for Gujarat utility procurement should treat this tender as a prompt to review qualification requirements ahead of larger follow-on packages.
With 639 solar projects nationally sitting under approvals, the near-term pipeline for equipment and contracting work remains substantial. Firms seeking early visibility into upcoming packages across all stages can review the full pipeline via Projects India's tracked projects database.
Frequently asked questions
Who has invited bids for the 10 MW solar PV project in Gujarat?
Gujarat Energy has invited bids for the 10 MW solar photovoltaic project. The tender was reported on 11 September 2026, with an earnest money deposit requirement of Rs 60 lakh. Further details on location and scope have not been disclosed in available reporting.
What is the EMD required for the Gujarat Energy solar tender?
The earnest money deposit required for the Gujarat Energy 10 MW solar PV project tender is Rs 60 lakh. Bidders will need to submit this deposit as part of the competitive bid process. Additional qualification criteria have not been publicly detailed in available reporting.
How many solar projects are tracked in Gujarat?
Projects India tracks 83 solar based power projects in Gujarat, placing it fifth among Indian states by volume in this sub-sector. Karnataka leads with 186 projects, followed by Maharashtra with 185, Telangana with 139 and Andhra Pradesh with 92.
How many solar power projects are currently tracked in India?
Projects India tracks 1,299 solar based power projects across India, with 15 added in the last 90 days. Of these, 639 are under approvals, 214 are under construction, 195 are in planning and 25 are at an early or announced stage.
