ANERT Issues Tender for Supply of 22 Solar Power Packs for Push Carts

The ANERT (Agency For Non-conventional Energy And Rural Technology) has issued a tender for 22 standalone off-grid Solar PV power packs for push carts in Kollam and Alappuzha districts of Kerala.

ANERT is the “State Nodal Agency (SNA) for the Ministry of New and Renewable Energy (MNRE), Govt. of India, to carry out the centrally assisted programmes in Kerala.” It is also “the state agency for Renewable Purchase Obligations (RPO) and Renewable Energy Certificates (REC) for Kerala.”

The bid opening date is 14 February, 2023 at 03:30 PM. The bid submission end date is 13 February, 2023 at 3:00 PM.

The tender is for an EPC contract and includes two covers. The product category is solar battery chargers. The total tender fee is Rs 2,950. The EMD amount is Rs 35,750. The bid validity is 90 days and the period of work is for 30 days. The bid opening place is ANERT.

To read the tender document, click here.

The idea of solar push carts is gaining ground in India, especially in southern states. In 2020, Karnataka, Chief Minister B. S. Yediyurappa, disbursed  fruits and vegetable push carts powered by solar energy. The tricycle push carts were made by the Indian Institute of Horticulture Research in Bengaluru, under Atmanirbhar Bharat Programme. 50 kilometres of distance could be traversed by these carts upon being full-charged.

The solar powered carts boast of a lower cost of maintenance and is said to enjoy wide range of applications. On the flipside, there is a high installation and material cost involved. However, because of Government emphasis on equipment that harness solar power, the costs have seen a downturn.