MAHAPREIT invites bids for 500 MW rooftop solar projects at MSMEs
Author: PPD Team Date: 20/06/2025
Mahatma Phule Renewable Energy and Infrastructure Technology Limited (MAHAPREIT) has floated a tender to install 500 MW of grid-connected rooftop solar projects across Micro, Small and Medium Enterprises (MSMEs) in five states. An additional 250 MW capacity may be added under a greenshoe option.
The projects will follow the Renewable Energy Service Company (RESCO) model, where developers will invest, install and operate the systems, and MSMEs will pay only for the electricity used.
The rooftop solar systems will be rolled out in Maharashtra, Goa, Gujarat, Uttar Pradesh and Andhra Pradesh. The last date to submit bids is July 15, 2025.
Projects are split into four categories based on system size:
- Category I: 20 kW to 100 kW
- Category II: 101 kW to 250 kW
- Category III: 251 kW to 1,000 kW
- Category IV: Above 1,000 kW
Each category will contribute 125 MW, totalling 500 MW.
The selected developers will handle the entire process—design, supply, installation, commissioning and 20 years of comprehensive operations and maintenance. MSMEs will sign a 20-year power purchase agreement (PPA) with the developers.
The full project is expected to be commissioned within 12 months of signing the PPA. The estimated cost is Rs 18.75 billion.