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PGCIL Signs MoU with RUMSL to Set Up Transmission System for 1.5 GW of Solar Projects

The Power Grid Corporation of India Limited (PGCIL) has signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) with Rewa Ultra Mega Solar Limited (RUMSL) according to which the PGCIL will provide project management consultancy services for a transmission system to evacuate power from 1,500 MW of solar projects in Madhya Pradesh.

 

The solar parks are located in Neemuch, Shajapur, and Agar districts, and the total estimated project cost is Rs. 556 million. The consultancy cost is approximately Rs. 444.8 million.

 

According to the senior executive of RUMSL, the company will issue a tender for the request for the selection of bidders (RfS) for its solar projects soon. The official also told Mercom that the agreement for providing project management consultancy services is for the internal evacuation power structure.

 

According to an official document, RUMSL has procured more than 80% of the land, measuring 2,653 hectares.

 

The senior official said that Agar and Shajapur solar parks would connect to the state transmission unit (STU) while Neemuch solar park would be connected to central transmission utility (CTU) with the power supply to Madhya Pradesh and Indian Railways outside the state. RUMSL has obtained Stage-I connectivity for Neemuch Solar Park.

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