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NTPC launches tender for 1 GW solar PV plant in Andhra Pradesh
✍️ pv magazine India
🗓 10 Oct 2026, 02:47 AM
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State‑owned NTPC has issued a tender to develop a 1‑gigawatt solar photovoltaic plant in Andhra Pradesh, adding a significant chunk to the state’s renewable‑energy portfolio.
India’s largest power utility, NTPC Ltd., announced a formal tender for a 1‑gigawatt solar photovoltaic (PV) project in Andhra Pradesh. The bid invitation, released through the company’s procurement portal, seeks qualified developers to design, build, own, and operate the solar farm under a long‑term power purchase agreement.
The project, slated to be one of the biggest solar installations in the state, aims to boost Andhra Pradesh’s renewable‑energy capacity and help NTPC meet its own clean‑energy targets. While the exact site has not been disclosed, the tender outlines a timeline that expects project commissioning within the next few years.
Industry observers note that the 1 GW addition aligns with India’s goal of achieving 500 GW of renewable capacity by 2030. NTPC’s move also reflects a broader shift among public sector undertakings toward large‑scale solar investments, leveraging declining PV costs and supportive government policies.
The tender will be evaluated on technical competence, financial robustness, and the ability to deliver the project on schedule. Successful bidders will secure a long‑term revenue stream through a power purchase agreement with the state utility, ensuring stable cash flows for the solar asset.
If awarded, the solar plant is expected to generate several hundred megawatts of clean electricity, reducing carbon emissions and supporting the region’s energy security.
The project, slated to be one of the biggest solar installations in the state, aims to boost Andhra Pradesh’s renewable‑energy capacity and help NTPC meet its own clean‑energy targets. While the exact site has not been disclosed, the tender outlines a timeline that expects project commissioning within the next few years.
Industry observers note that the 1 GW addition aligns with India’s goal of achieving 500 GW of renewable capacity by 2030. NTPC’s move also reflects a broader shift among public sector undertakings toward large‑scale solar investments, leveraging declining PV costs and supportive government policies.
The tender will be evaluated on technical competence, financial robustness, and the ability to deliver the project on schedule. Successful bidders will secure a long‑term revenue stream through a power purchase agreement with the state utility, ensuring stable cash flows for the solar asset.
If awarded, the solar plant is expected to generate several hundred megawatts of clean electricity, reducing carbon emissions and supporting the region’s energy security.