Why are solar photovoltaic (PV) tenders becoming more popular?

Protecting the environment and developing the green economy is becoming a focus for businesses and property owners as well as utilities and governments. This is driving an increase in the number of solar photovoltaic (PV) tenders being issued to award contracts for project construction and maintenance.

What does smart industrial policy for solar PV look like?

This is what smart industrial policy for solar PV looks like. It gives clear offtake visibility for EU solar manufacturers while avoiding complexity and bureaucracy for EU solar developers that would impact the accelerating pace of cost-effective solar PV developments.

Are non-price criteria effective in solar PV auctions?

The European Solar PV Industry Alliance (ESIA) has published its recommendations for an effective and practical implementation of non-price criteria (NPCs) for resilience and ESG in solar PV auctions.

Where can I find a tender for a solar project?

The Bidstat website aggregates tender listings from the OJEU TED database, the UK Contracts Finder and the new Find a Tender service. The state-owned Solar Energy Corporation of India publishes tender listings and results for government projects, sorted by the submission deadline.

How much does a solar subsidy cost in Victoria?

The current subsidy value of A$1,850 for solar panel installation, $1,000 for solar hot water systems and $4,174 for solar batteries will be in place until June 30, 2021. Solar Victoria is working with the industry to introduce a similar rebate program for small businesses.

How to find out about solar pump tenders?

Keeping up with news across industry sectors covered by publications like pvMagazine is another useful way to find out about tenders. A recent pvMagazine article details a solar pump tender launched by the Indian state-owned company Energy Efficiency Services Limited (EESL), including the scope of the work and eligibility criteria.