Photovoltaic Panel Bidding Information Network

Should Universities issue RFPs for solar PV?

Typically, universities issue RFPs as a way to get competitive bids on solar power purchase agreements (PPAs). However, RFPs could also be used for university-owned systems. While providing assistance to universities issuing RFPs, NREL has developed a list of common issues to consider when writing an RFP for solar PV.

Where can I get a solar RFP?

There are a variety of resources available to organizations issuing RFPs for PV arrays, including the American Cities Climate Challenge On-Site Solar Request for Proposals template and the National Renewable Energy Laboratory’s (NREL’s) Writing Solar Requests for Proposals (RFPs): Lessons from NREL’s University PV Implementation Assistance Program.

How does solar park competitive bidding work?

Once the project reaches “ready for competitive bidding status,” with all required consent and approvals obtained, a competitive bidding procedure begins and the winning IPPs will be responsible for arranging the financing, construction, and operation of the solar project. TABLE 4.4. Solar park competitive bidding

Are solar photovoltaic systems a good investment?

For sites with time-of-use (TOU) and/or demand rates, solar PV systems are to be designed to offset the greatest amount of electricity in higher cost-rate periods and achieve the greatest annual dollar savings. Feasibility evaluations to determine the potential size of solar photovoltaic systems have not been completed.

What should be included in a PV system monitoring proposal?

Monitoring shall include revenue-grade metering of PV system production and building consumption, pyranometer, and ambient air temperature sensor. Proposals must include Internet hosting of monitoring with on-line access for Buyer personnel and touchscreen kiosk or video monitor for public display of data.

Which competitive bidding schemes should be used in Vietnam?

After a thorough review of the various competitive schemes used internationally and the key challenges Vietnam is facing, two deployment schemes are recommended: (i) substation-based com-petitive bidding and (ii) solar park competitive bidding (ground-mounted and floating).