Tamilnadu Cements Corporation Limited (TN Cements Corporation) is seeking proposals for the engagement of a consultant to prepare a Detailed Project Report (DPR) for the installation of a 20 MW solar power plant at Alangulam Cement Works in Virudhunagar District.
The project aims to harness renewable energy for the facility’s operations. Interested parties are required to submit their bids electronically in response to e-Tender Reference TANCEM/MM/L.T.No.08/Installation of 20 MW solar plant/ALGM/2023-24, issued on February 3, 2024.
The value of the consultancy service is approximately Rs. 10 Lakhs, with an Earnest Money Deposit (EMD) of Rs. 10,000.
There will be a pre-bid meeting on February 9, 2024, at 3:00 PM to address any queries regarding the project.
The deadline for bid submission is February 19, 2024, by 3:00 PM, followed by the opening of Part-A at 4:00 PM on the same day.
This initiative reflects TN Cements Corporation’s commitment to embracing sustainable practices by integrating solar energy into its operations.
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The Tamil Nadu Cements Corporation (TANCEM) has invited bids from consultants to prepare a detailed project report (DPR) to install a 20 MW solar power project at Alangulam Cement Works in Virudhnagar district.
The last date to submit the bids is February 19, 2024. Bids will be opened on the same day.
Bidders must furnish an earnest money deposit of ₹10,000 (~$120).
TANCEM plans to meet the energy requirement of its Alangulam cement plant, with a production capacity of 200,000 tons of cement per annum, with the solar project.
The selected bidder will be tasked with the preparation of a DPR for the installation of the solar project within 30 days from the date of the work order being issued.
The scope of work includes a techno-economic feasibility study, which will outline the feasibility of the land site, the technical feasibility of the solar project at proposed locations, the technical assessment of land, utilities, and technology, and the financial viability of the project.
Only Indian firms that are in operation for at least three years are eligible to submit the tenders.
The eligible bidders must have an average turnover of ₹3 million ($36,144) in the last three financial years. They should also demonstrate experience in project management of ground-mounted solar projects with more than 20 MW capacity, with either one project of ₹4 million ($48,192) or two similar projects of a minimum of ₹2.5 million ($30,120) each.
Only bidders with a net worth reflecting positive growth in the last three years are eligible to participate in the tender.
Last July, the Cement Corporation of India invited bids to install and commission 1MW of grid-connected solar projects at its Bokajan factory in Assam.
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Vietnamese electric vehicle giant VinFast Auto Ltd Sunday unveiled plans to establish an integrated electric vehicle facility in Tamil Nadu. The automaker, eyeing to break into the world’s third-largest automobile market, confirmed its commitment to invest $2 billion in the state.
The company has earmarked an initial investment of $500 million, the EV giant said in a statement, for the first phase of the project, spanning five years from the commencement date.
Construction of the facility is targeted to start this year, VinFast Auto said. The project will have an annual capacity of as much as 150,000 units, the company added.
“VinFast would set up an EV car and battery manufacturing facility in Tuticorin at an investment of ₹16,000 crore. This is not just a mere investment. It is a giant leap for economic growth in South Tamil Nadu,” state Chief Minister MK Stalin wrote in a social media post.
The project is supposed to generate about 3,500 jobs in the region.
“The MoU demonstrates VinFasts’ strong commitment to the sustainable development and vision of a zero-emission transportation future,” PTI quoted VinFast Global Deputy CEO Sales and Marketing, Tran Mai Hoa as saying.
“We believe that investing in Tamil Nadu will not only bring considerable economic benefits to both parties but will also help accelerate the green energy transition in India and the region,” she added.
The state government is committed to providing cleared land for the manufacturing facilities, uninterrupted power supply and other infrastructure support, the statement said.
“Fantastic news for the South. Global EV giant VinFast has confirmed entry into India via TN. Beating expectations and speculations, VinFast will be setting up both its EV car and battery manufacturing plant in Tuticorin with an overall investment of USD 2 billion (over ₹16,000 crore),” Minister for Industries T R B Rajaa said.
“We are delighted that VinFast has chosen to invest in Tamil Nadu to establish its integrated EV facility. I thank the Chairman and the entire VinGroup family, for having trust in the infrastructure and talent pool of Tamil Nadu”, he added.
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Published: 07 Jan 2024, 09:57 PM IST