Pugal Solar Park will have 2450 MW capacity
Jaipur, 11 January. Under the leadership of Chief Minister Bhajanlal Sharma, the state government is continuously giving impetus to solar energy projects in the state. In this sequence, the tender for the solar park being established in Pugal in Bikaner district has been launched on the online platform. In this, the last date for submitting bids has been fixed as March 9. In this tender, Indian and foreign companies in the solar energy sector will submit their bids.
Energy Minister Shri Hiralal Nagar informed that along with 2,450 MW solar power projects, 1,600 MW/6,400 MW-hour battery energy storage system will also be set up in Pugal Solar Park. This park will be a major step towards providing assured and dispatchable renewable energy in the state.
The Energy Minister said that Rajasthan Solar Park Development Company, a subsidiary of Rajasthan Renewable Energy Corporation Limited, is developing the infrastructure for this project. 4,394 hectares of land has been allotted for this. The solar and battery energy storage projects that will be established in this will be connected to the transmission system of Rajasthan Electricity Transmission Corporation. The projects will be developed under the “Build on Operate” (BOO) model.
He said that 100 percent power generated from these projects will be purchased by Rajasthan Energy Development and IT Services Limited for the discoms of the state for 25 years. This will ensure long-term revenue to developers.
The park will be developed in two parts. The first phase will develop 2,000 MW of solar power as well as a 1,320 MW/5,280 megawatt-hour battery energy storage system. The second phase will develop 450 MW of solar power and a 280 MW/1,120 megawatt-hour energy storage system. Bidders can participate in both the lots. In this, use of solar modules listed in the Approved List of Module Manufacturers, adherence to cyber security standards and installation of GPS-enabled automatic weather stations will be mandatory. Energy production will have to start within 24 months from the date of signing.
The Energy Minister said that these projects will bring investment of about Rs 17,000 crore and generate about 1,000 direct and indirect employment opportunities, which will contribute significantly to the socio-economic development of the state.
The Energy Minister said, “This mega tender will make Rajasthan a leader in renewable energy along with energy storage. It will ensure power supply during peak hours and will significantly contribute to India’s energy transition. He has invited developers from across the country and the world to participate in this transformative initiative.
key dates
Opening of bids: 12 March 2026
Bid download start: 9 January 2026
Site Visit: From 10 January 2026
Pre-bid meeting: 22 January 2026
Bid submission: 9 March 2026