How to Win Solar Panel Tenders on GeM Portal
Last updated: March 2026 · 11 min read
The Solar Tender Opportunity
India's push towards renewable energy has created a massive opportunity for solar companies. With the government targeting 500 GW of renewable energy by 2030, thousands of solar tenders are published annually on GeM, CPPP, SECI, NTPC, and state DISCOM portals.
Types of Solar Tenders
Rooftop Solar Installation
Government buildings, schools, hospitals (most common on GeM)
Solar Street Lighting
Municipal and panchayat level procurement
Grid-Scale Solar
Large MW-scale EPC contracts (typically on CPPP/SECI)
Solar Tender BOQ Structure
A typical solar installation tender BOQ includes:
- Solar Panels: Wattage, type (mono/polycrystalline), brand, quantity
- Solar Inverters: Type (string/micro/central), kW rating
- Mounting Structure: Material (aluminum/GI), type (roof/ground)
- DC/AC Cables: Specs, length in running meters
- Earthing & Lightning Protection: Complete kit
- Net Meter: Bidirectional energy meter with installation
- Installation & Commissioning: Complete EPC charge
- AMC/O&M: Post-installation maintenance period
How to Auto-Fill GeM BOQs
The GeM portal provides a standard BOQ template for solar categories. To fill it efficiently:
Download Format
Download the BOQ format directly from the GeM bid page.
Extract Specifications
Upload the tender document to tenderflowpro.in to auto-extract exact specs and requirements.
Calculate & Submit
Match extracted specs with your catalog, calculate rates (including GST and AMC), and upload the completed BOQ to GeM.
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