SECI Issues Tender for 4 MW Solar Project on Delhi-Saharanpur National Highway
The Solar Energy Corporation of India (SECI) has invited bids for a 4 MW solar project situated on the Delhi-Saharanpur National Highway, as reported by SolarQuarter on 29 October 2026. No further details on project value, timelines or scope were available from the source at the time of publication.
| Detail | Information |
|---|---|
| Client / Tender Authority | Solar Energy Corporation of India (SECI) |
| Project Type | Solar (Captive Power) |
| Capacity | 4 MW |
| Location | Delhi-Saharanpur National Highway |
| Project Value | Not disclosed |
| Stage | Bidding / Tender Invited |
Project Context: Highway-Based Solar Generation
The project falls under the captive power sub-sector, where solar installations on road and highway corridors are increasingly being explored to supply electricity for highway infrastructure or adjacent facilities. SECI, as the nodal agency under the Ministry of New and Renewable Energy, regularly floats tenders for such installations across the country. No breakdown of scope, sub-contractors or end-use was available from the reported headline.
For a broader view of power projects activity across India, including solar and captive power developments, suppliers can track sector-level movement on the Projects India platform.
Captive Power Pipeline: Scale and Geography
Projects India tracks 2,448 captive power projects across India, with 27 added in the last 90 days. The geographical concentration of activity is significant for suppliers assessing where to focus business development efforts.
- Maharashtra leads with 408 tracked projects, the highest of any state.
- Karnataka follows with 301 projects.
- Chhattisgarh accounts for 300 projects.
- Uttar Pradesh holds 201 tracked projects.
- Andhra Pradesh and Odisha account for 153 and 145 projects respectively.
The Delhi-Saharanpur corridor sits in the northern corridor linking Delhi and Uttar Pradesh, a region with growing industrial and infrastructure demand. Uttar Pradesh alone accounts for 201 captive power projects in the Projects India database, indicating sustained upstream activity in that geography.
Stage Breakdown: Where the Pipeline Stands
Of the 2,448 captive power projects tracked by Projects India, the stage distribution reveals a substantial volume of work still to be awarded or commenced:
- Under Approvals: 1,052 projects — the largest cohort, representing early-stage opportunities for suppliers and consultants.
- Completed: 491 projects.
- On Hold: 283 projects.
- Construction Started: 281 projects — representing near-term procurement and execution opportunities.
- Approvals Received: 155 projects — moving toward tendering and award.
- Cancelled: 82 projects.
The 281 projects currently in construction and the 155 that have received approvals represent the most immediate opportunities for equipment suppliers, EPC contractors and civil works firms. The large under-approvals cohort signals a significant forward pipeline that has yet to reach the market.
Recent captive power projects tracked include a Rs 1,658 crore expansion by Kuantum Papers Limited in Hoshiarpur, Punjab (now completed), a Rs 600 crore new captive plant by Woodpecker Greenagri Nutrients Private Limited in Farrukhabad, Uttar Pradesh (construction started), and a Rs 529 crore co-generation plant expansion by Baramati Agro Limited in Ahmednagar, Maharashtra (planning stage). A full list of captive power projects in India is available on the platform.
What this means for suppliers and contractors
The SECI tender on the Delhi-Saharanpur National Highway, while modest in capacity at 4 MW, signals continued public-sector activity in highway-based solar captive installations. For suppliers of solar modules, mounting structures, inverters and balance-of-plant equipment, SECI tenders at this scale are often precursors to larger rollouts or bundled programmes.
More broadly, the captive power pipeline tracked by Projects India points to a market with considerable depth. With over 1,000 projects under approvals and a further 155 having received approvals, a meaningful volume of procurement activity is expected to enter the market in coming months. Maharashtra, Karnataka and Chhattisgarh remain the most active states by project count, and suppliers without a presence in those markets may be foregoing the largest share of opportunity.
Contractors active in solar EPC, civil construction and electrical works should also note the 281 projects currently in construction — these represent active sites where sub-contractor and equipment demand is live. The full tracked projects database allows filtering by stage, state and sector to identify specific opportunities.
Those interested in related solar captive developments may also refer to recent coverage of Jayaswal Neco Industries' solar captive power plans with Waaree Group for further context on how industrial promoters are structuring similar projects.
Frequently asked questions
What is the SECI solar project on the Delhi-Saharanpur National Highway?
SECI has invited bids for a 4 MW solar project on the Delhi-Saharanpur National Highway. The tender was reported on 29 October 2026. No project value, timeline or scope breakdown was available from the source at the time of reporting.
How many captive power projects are tracked in India?
Projects India tracks 2,448 captive power projects across India, with 27 added in the last 90 days. Maharashtra leads by state count with 408 projects, followed by Karnataka with 301 and Chhattisgarh with 300.
Which states have the most captive power projects in India?
Based on Projects India data, Maharashtra leads with 408 tracked captive power projects, followed by Karnataka with 301, Chhattisgarh with 300, Uttar Pradesh with 201, Andhra Pradesh with 153 and Odisha with 145.
How many captive power projects in India are currently under construction?
Projects India tracks 281 captive power projects at the construction started stage across India, representing active sites with near-term procurement and sub-contracting demand. A further 155 projects have received approvals and are approaching the tender and award stage.
