Twin Hickory 5MW DC Solar Power Plant Project Report PDF

TWIN Hickory Power Pvt. Ltd.
5MW DC Solar Power Plant Project Report

K. Venkateswara Rao, Director
June 21, 2013
Twin Hickory Power Private Limited
Company Proprietary & Confidential
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TWIN Hickory Power Pvt. Ltd. 5MW
Introduction
Twin Hickory Power Private Limited is a newly registered Private Limited
company which has been incorporated with the main object to engage
itself in generation of Non Renewable Energy. The Registered Office of
the Company is situated at Ellutla, Gurramkonda (Mandal), Chittoor
(District), Andhra Pradesh. The Company is set up by a group of people
who are already into various businesses.
Due to the present power crisis in the state of Andhra Pradesh, the
Promoters of the Company has decided to start a business of generating
Non Conventional Energy to meet the power requirements of other
industries in the state along with getting in the incentives offered by the
State and Central Governments. As a part of it the Management has
decided to set up a 5 MW DC Solar Power Plant at Puleru, Gorantla
(Mandal), Ananthapur(District) of Andhra Pradesh. The management
wants to supply power to any industry on long term basis under Open
Access. They have got the feasibility study done at the said location and
identified that there is a good scope of solar power generation.
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Executive Summary
Project: 5MW DC Solar Power Project in Andhra Pradesh State India

Project Structure: Build, Own and Operate
Role of financing requesting Company: Independent Power Producer
Company
: Twin Hickory Power Private Limited, India
Director
: Mr. Venkateswrarao Kolapalli
Director
: Mr. MLN Murthy Rao
PPA Holder
: Twin Hickory Power Private Limited
Technology Partner
: AU Optronics, Taiwan
Twin Hickory Power will be Independent Power producer who is the PPA
holder of the project on a Build, Own, and Operate basis for the period of
25 years.
Twin Hickory Power Private Limited is an Indian based company with the
Directors having the major shareholding of M/s Sri Bhavani Stone
Crusher and M/s Sri Bhadradri Sponge Iron Pvt. Ltd. Both the companies
are Indian based and operating entities. Networth of both the companies
is estimated to be around USD5Million.
The details of the Business arrangement are following:
All the funds will be utilized for the purpose of EPC and other project cost
of 5MW DC project to be located in the state of Andhra Pradesh, India for
which a PPA has been obtained from M/s Aurobindo Pharma (an Indian
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Public Listed company
Symbol: AUROPHARMA; ISIN: INE406A01037)
with 40%
growth in last 4 years, for a period of first 5 years @ INR6.00/KWh net

(~USD0.11/KWh). There will be a year to year escalation of 5% from 6th
year onwards for next five years. PPA Holder Twin Hickory Power also
wishes to utilize the REC credit revenue for the energy generated during
the operating period of power plants.
Current REC credit rates are INR9.3/KWh (~US$0.17/KWh) to
INR13.4/KWh (US$0.24/KWh) until the year 2017 with possible reduction
over the period of 25 years. Twin Hickory proposes to have dual source of
revenue for the energy generated through Power Plant.
Twin Hickory Power along with its technology partner AU Optronics will
execute the project and commission the same by Oct., 2013.
Twin Hickory Power and AU Optronics have selected Mahindra EPC as
local EPC company to build and to provide generation guarantees for the
proposed Solar PV Power Plant.
Strategic Project Financing
Twin Hickory Power India is seeking a loan to implement the Engineering,

Procurement and Construction (EPC) of a solar PV power plant in Andhra
Pradesh, India.
The purpose for financing is to cover the EPC cost for the Power
Purchase Agreement (PPA) own by Twin Hickory Power for a period of 10
years as per the pre-agreed business terms. Upon the issue of this
financing, the project implementation can proceed.
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For the safety of financing, Twin Hickory will pledge project revenue and
asset to the lending company / bank until the loan is cleared. A mutually
agreed process can be agreed upon and established through an
agreement. Also Twin Hickory will provide Bank Guarantee or Stand by
Letter of Credit to support part of the loan amount which can be used as
rotational guarantee for the barrowed funds.
Return of funds
This financing principal and interest will be paid back within a10 year
period or earlier. Estimated energy projections do not reflect an increase
in power revenue which is really expected in the future. Estimated
numbers to show a conservative/worst case scenario picture for all parties
involved. Therefore, the lending company will be assured of on-time
payment of agreed installments. Should the project be sold to another
party at any time, the financing company will receive 100% of lending
money with interest.
Solar Project location: Andhra Pradesh, India
Total Size: 5MW DC with 1st year Generation 8.626MWh PV, fixed
angle, ground mount.
Estimated EPC Cost: US$8,000,000.00
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Proposed PPA and REC structure: PPA @INR6.00/KWh

(US$0.11/KWh) and REC as per below table:
Solar REC
realization
SREC Years 1 to
3
SREC Years 4 to
10
SREC Years 11
to 15
SREC Years 16
to 20
SREC Years 21
to 25
INR/KWh
US$/KWh
11.00
$
0.204
8.00
$
0.148
6.00
$
0.111
4.00
$
0.074
2.00
$
0.037
Estimated Gross Revenues for the first 5 years: US$13.08 Million

Own and Operate Structure:
Own and Operate Twin Hickory Power, India for 25 years
PPA & REC Credit Holder Twin Hickory Power Private Limited., India
Technology Partner AU Optronics, Taiwan
Financing Requirement:
100% long term financing for shovel ready project in Andhra Pradesh,
India.
Total estimated cost of the EPC - US$8,000,000.00
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Overall Energy Scenario

Energy issues are likely to remain at center stage for the rest of this decade
and well into the next. Globally, we are approaching a peak in world oil
production, if we have not already reached it. There are two billion people
worldwide who have no access to clean energy which severely constraints
their socio-economic developments the issue of climate change is real and is
getting attention from everyone around the world.
The total primary energy demand in the world increased from 5,536 Million
tons of oil equivalent (MTOE) in 1971 to 11,412 MTOE in 2008 representing
cumulative growth rate of 2%. This growth rate is anticipated to increase in
the coming years as depicted by International Energy Outlook 2009 reports.
The energy consumption rate in the upcoming years is supposed to increase
as is shown in diagram. New research from McKinsey Global Institute revels
that global energy demand is on a path to grow by 2.2% over the next 15
years.
The growth in energy demand coupled with climate change provides a unique
business opportunity to develop clean energy as the future energy source.
Figure - 1 shows the distribution of world total primary energy sources. It is
obvious from figure that currently there is no significant clean energy
production. The International Energy Agency (IEA) data shows that globally
the electricity demand almost tripled from 1971 to 2008. This is not
unexpected, since electricity is becoming the preferred form of energy for all
applications.
The share for solar energy is smaller (0.039%) as till recently use of solar PV
systems has been limited to Space and mission and selected terrestrial
applications. Hence, the emphasis was on reliability, with cost not being a key
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consideration In the last 3 years, concerns over climate change and energy
security have led to more wide spread use of Solar PV. Due to its modular
nature Solar PV can be a de-centralized solution for urban/rural households
and other buildings. It has the potential to bring about a paradigm shift in
power
distribution
as
was
brought
about
by cell
phones
in
the
telecommunication sector.
Current Contributions of Various Energy Sources to Total Primary Energy
Present Solar Energy Scenario in India

With an installed capacity of 199 GW, the country currently faces energy shortage of 8 %
and a peak demand shortage of 11.6 %. India faces a significant gap between electricity
demand and supply. Demand is increasing at a very rapid rate compared to the supply. In
order to sustain a growth rate of 8%, it is estimated that the power generation capacity in
India would have to increase to 306 GW in the next ten years which is twice the current
levels.
According to the World Bank, roughly 40% of residences in India are without electricity. In
addition, blackouts are a common occurrence throughout the countrys main cities. The
World Bank also reports that one-third of Indian businesses believe that unreliable electricity
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is one of their primary impediments to doing business. In addition, coal shortages are further
straining power generation capabilities.
India has a vast potential for renewable energy sources, especially in areas such as solar
power, biomass and wind power with the current installed capacity of renewable energy
constituting about 7.3% only of the total installed generation capacity. India is already the
fourth largest in the world in terms of wind energy installations and we are seeing significant
investment activity in this area. Technological breakthroughs for cost-effective photovoltaic
technology could generate a quantum leap in the renewable energy sector since India is
well endowed with solar irradiance (average of 6 kWh/ sq.mt./Day).
India has 965 MW of grid-connected solar generation capacity. As per National Solar
Mission, the first phase covers setting up of 1,100 MW of grid solar power and 200 MW
capacity of off-grid solar applications utilizing both solar thermal and photovoltaic
technologies, by 2013. In second phase by 2017 the installed base would reach 4000 MW,
and in third phase 20,000 MW by 2022. India has an enormous potential of renewable
energy across the various sources.
Regulatory Policy and Framework
Some of the key legislative, policy and other measures initiated by the various stakeholders
for promoting Renewable Energy Systems (RES) and in particular Solar Energy are:
1. The Electricity Act provides all the State Commissions to fix a minimum %age for
purchase of energy from renewable energy sources.
2. The policy recognizes that renewable energy sources should be offered preferential
tariffs till they can evolve and compete with other conventional sources.
3. Generation and distribution in notified rural areas have been de-licensed.
4. Fiscal benefits and financial support has been extended to interested investors.
5. A number of fiscal benefits in form of duty exemptions, income-tax holidays,
accelerated depreciation norms, etc have been extended.
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6. Jawaharlal Nehru National Solar Mission
A Solar PV Project Developer can set up a solar power project in India in one of the
following 3 ways:
National Solar Mission
Solar Policy of the Central Government aimed at setting up 20,000 MW
of Solar Power Plants by 2022
State Policies
Individual states like Andhra Pradesh, Gujarat, Rajasthan,
Karnataka and
Madhya Pradesh have released their own policies to set up
Solar PV Power Plants in the respective states
Renewable Energy Certificates
Any Project Developer can set up any size of project
anywhere in India. Unlike preferential tariff under NSM
and State Policies, REC's offer a variable tariff over the
lifetime of project.
Renewable Energy Certificate Policy
The CERC has issued the Central Electricity Regulatory Commission (Terms and
conditions for recognition and issuance of Renewable Energy Certificate for Renewable
Energy Generation) Regulations, 2010 on 14th January, 2010 referred to as REC
Regulations). Clause (3) of Regulation 3 of the REC Regulations provides as under:
In exercise of the power under section 66 and 178 of the Act, the Commission has
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notified the Central Electricity Regulatory Commission (Terms and Conditions for
recognition and issuance of Renewable Energy Certificate for Renewable Energy
Generation) Regulations, 2010 (hereafter REC Regulations).
As per the first proviso to clause (1) of Regulation 9 of the REC Regulations, the
Commission in consultation with the Central Agency and Forum of Regulators shall
provide for the Forbearance and Floor Price separately for solar and Non-solar
Renewable Energy Certificates.
Floor and Forbearance Price of REC
Non-Solar (Rs/MWh)
Solar (Rs/MWh)
Forbearance Price
3300
13400
Floor Price
1500
9300
Pricing of REC
The price of Certificate shall be as discovered in the Power Exchange Provided that the
Commission may, in consultation with the Central Agency and Forum of Regulators from
time to time provide for the floor price and forbearance price separately for solar and nonsolar projects.
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About REC
Participation
Voluntary
REC Denomination
1 MWh
Validity
365 Days after issuance

1.Solar REC
Categories
2. Non-Solar REC
Trading Platform
Power Exchanges only
Banking
Not Allowed
Borrowing
Not Allowed
Single
transfer only, repeated trade of the same
Transfer Type
certificate is not possible
Penalty
for NonForbearance Price (Maximum Price)
compliance
Price Guarantee
Price
Through Floor Price (Minimum Price)
Discovery
Closed Double-sided Auction*
Mechanism
Trading Calendar
Last Wednesday of the month (T day)
Trading Period
1300-1500 hrs (T day)
Market Clearing
1700 hrs(T day)

Buyers pay upfront (T day) and Sellers receive on (T+1
Financial Settlement
day)

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Andhra Pradesh Solar Power Policy

The challenges of climate change and global warming continuously threaten the world
community. The Government of Andhra Pradesh has taken note of the growing recognition of
impact of climate change at the local, national and global levels. The Government recognized
the urgent need to tackle challenges that arise on account of these impact through integrated
policy prescriptions and programmers aimed at mitigation of impact and adaptation to reduced
vulnerability of systems.
Andhra Pradesh has been in the forefront of industrial development in India and has shown
significant leadership in other spheres of economics and social development too. It is essential
to sustain this leadership through preventive and other value added interventions. The state is
endowed with high solar radiation levels with 300 days of clear Sun with conductive arid
condition and minimal sun tracking. In view of the above Andhra Pradesh State has come up
with comprehensive policy to actively promote solar power, as additional and alternative
source of energy.
Policy Objectives:
Promoting generation of green and clean power in the state using Solar Energy
To put in place an appropriate investment climate, that could leverage the Clean
Development Mechanism (CDM)
Productive use
transformation
Employment generation and Skill enhancement of local youth.
Promotion of R&D and facilitation of technology transfer
of
the
wastelands,

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thereby
engendering
socio-economic
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Establish core technical competence in professionals in the State to initiate

and sustain use and effective management of newer applications
Promotion of local manufacturing facilities
Creation of environmental consciousness among citizens
Technology
Photovoltaic is a merger of two words: photo, from Greek roots, meaning light, and
voltaic, from volt, which is the unit used to measure electric potential at a given point.
Photovoltaic systems use cells to convert solar radiation into electricity. The cell consists of
one or two layers of a semi-conducting material. When light shines on the cell it creates an
electric field across the layers, causing electricity to flow. The greater the intensity of the
light, the greater the flow of electricity is.
The most common semiconductor material used in photovoltaic cells is silicon, an element
most commonly found in sand. There is no limitation to its availability as a raw material;
silicon is the second most abundant material in the earths mass.
A photovoltaic system therefore does not need bright sunlight in order to operate. It can also
generate electricity on cloudy days. Due to the reflection of sunlight, slightly cloudy days can
even result in higher energy yields than days with a completely cloudless sky.
Advantages of solar photovoltaic electricity
The fuel is free
The sun is the only resource needed for solar photovoltaic systems. Also, photovoltaic cells
are made from silicon, and silicon is an abundant and nontoxic element (the second most
abundant material in the earths mass).
It produces no noise, harmful emissions or polluting gases
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Burning of natural resources for energy can create smoke, cause acid rain, pollute water
and pollute the air. Carbon dioxide CO2, a leading greenhouse gas, is also produced. Solar
Power
uses only the power of the sun as its fuel. It creates no harmful byproduct and contributes
actively to reduce the global warming.
PV systems are very safe and highly reliable
The estimated lifetime of a PV module is 30 years. Furthermore, the modules performance

is very high providing over 80% of the initial power after 25 years which makes
photovoltaics a very reliable technology in the long term.
PV Modules can be recycled
Materials used in the production process (silicon, glass, aluminum, etc.) can be reused.
Recycling is not only beneficial for the environment but also for helping to reduce the energy
needed to produce those materials and therefore the cost of fabrication.
It requires low maintenance
Unlike thermal systems, solar modules do not have any rotating parts in the modules. Solar
modules are almost maintenance-free and offer an easy installation.
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It brings electricity to remote rural areas
Solar systems give an added value to rural areas (especially in developing countries where
electricity is not available). House lighting, hospital refrigeration systems and water pumping
are some of the many applications for off-grid systems. Telecommunication systems in
remote areas are also well-known users of PV systems.
The energy pay-back time of a module is constantly decreasing
This means that the time required for a PV module to produce as much energy as it needs
to be manufactured is very short, it varies between 1.5 years to 3 years. A module therefore
produces 6 to 18 times more energy than is needed to manufacture it.
It creates thousands of jobs
The PV sector, with an average annual growth of 40% during the past few years is
increasingly contributing to the creation of thousands of jobs worldwide.
PV cells and modules
PV cells are generally made either from crystalline silicon, sliced from ingots or castings,
from grown ribbons or thin film, deposited in thin layers on a low-cost backing. The
performance of a solar cell is measured in terms of its efficiency at turning sunlight into
electricity.
A typical commercial solar cell has an efficiency of 15% - about one-sixth of the sunlight
striking the cell generates electricity. Improving solar cell efficiencies while holding down the
cost per cell is an important goal of the PV industry.
In practice
The most important parts of a PV system are the cells which form the basic building blocks
of the unit, collecting the suns light, the modules which bring together large numbers of cell
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into a unit and in some situations the inverters used to convert the electricity generated into a
form suitable for everyday use.
Thin Film technology
Thin film modules are constructed by depositing extremely thin layers of photosensitive
materials onto a low-cost backing such as glass, stainless steel or plastic. Thin film
manufacturing processes result in lower production costs compared to the more materialintensive crystalline technology, a price advantage which is currently counterbalanced by
substantially lower efficiency rates (from 5% to 13%).
Four types of thin film modules (depending on the active material used) are commercially
available at the moment:
1. Amorphous silicon (a-Si)
2. Cadmium telluride (CdTe)
3. Copper Indium/gallium Diselenide/disulphide (CIS, CIGS)
4. Multi junction cells (a-Si/m-Si)
Crystalline Technology
By far, the most prevalent bulk material for solar cells is crystalline silicon (abbreviated as a
group as c-Si), also known as "solar grade silicon". Bulk silicon is separated into multiple
categories according to crystalline and crystal size in the resulting ingot, ribbon, or wafer.
Four types of crystalline modules (depending on the active material used) are commercially
available at the moment:
1. Monocrystalline Silicon(c-Si)
2. Polycrystalline Silicon(poly-Si)
3. Ribbon Silicon
4. Mono like Multi Silicon
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Twin Hickory Power Plant Land and Location details:

Land Details
140 07 min 13 sec - N
Land Co-Ordinates
770 77 min 94 sec - E
Longitude
77 77 min 94 sec - E
Number of sunny days
300 - 330 days in a year
Rainfall
200 -300mm
0
Ambient temperature in C
Summer/ winter
440 to 450 / 180 to 320
Relative Humidity
69% & 135%
Location Details
Site
Puleru
District
Ananthapur
State
Andhra Pradesh
Country
India
Solar Radiation Resource

India is located in the sunny belt of the earth, thereby receiving abundant radiant energy from
the sun. Its equivalent energy potential is about 6,000 million GWh of energy per year. India
being a tropical country is blessed with good sunshine over most parts, and the number of
clear sunny days in a year also being quite high. India is in the sunny belt of the world. The
country receives solar energy equivalent to more than 5,000 trillion kWh per year. The daily
average global radiation is around 5 .0 kWh/m2 in north-eastern and hilly areas to about 7.0
kWh/m2 in western regions and cold dessert areas with the sunshine hours ranging between
2300 and 3200 per year. In most parts of India, clear sunny weather is experienced for 250 to
300 days a year. The annual global radiation varies from 1600 to 2200 kWh/m2. The direct
normal insolation1 (DNI) over Andhra Pradesh varies from 1800 kWh/m2 to 2600 kWh/m2.
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Andhra Pradesh
India receives solar radiation of 4.6 to 6.4 kWh/m for 300 to 330 days in a year: Most part of
the Andhra Pradesh receive solar radiation daily in the range of 5.6 to 6.0 kWh/m 2.
The power generation potential for India using solar PV technology is estimated to be about
20 MW/km and that using solar thermal generation about 35 MW/km. Further, this estimated
potential is at current levels of technology efficiency. Solar energy systems do not require any
fuel and, therefore, the running costs are lower. The other advantage of solar energy systems
is that the systems are modular, long-lasting, and reliable and require less maintenance.
The proposed site receives solar radiation of 5.5 kWh/m2.
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Site Layout
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Site Solar Panel Layout

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Technical Proposal Details from selected Engineering and Construction Company
MAHINDRA EPC SERVICES PVT LTD
A
TECHNICAL PROPOSAL
FOR
AUO
5.532 MWp DC & 4.76 MW AC

Power Project Puleru, Gorantla, Ananthapur, Andhra Pradesh
Project No.: MEPC/1389
Dated: 26th June 2013
Revision: 1
Submitted By
(Mahindra EPC Services (P) Ltd- MEPC)

5th Floor, Mahindra Towers, Dr. G M Bhosale Marg,
Worli, Mumbai 400018 INDIA
Ph: +91 22 2491 6641

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INTRODUCTION
(a) Project Site
: Puleru village, Gorantla (Mandal), Ananthapur District,

Andhra Pradesh
(b) Land Co-ordinates
: 14.1 N, 77.8 E
(c) Capacity of the Solar Plant
: 5.532 MWp DC & 4.76 MW AC PV Power Project
(d) Power Evacuation
: 33 kV
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SCOPE OF EPC CONTRACTOR
Design
Engineering
Procurement and Supply
Installation
Testing and Inspection for Supply & Erection
Commissioning
Acceptance test
Documentation & Handing over
Operation & Maintenance for 5 years
SCOPE OF OWNER
Approvals for Execution
Project registration certificate and documents
Power purchase agreement with the relevant distribution licensee in the state.
Any approvals / conversion order from any local / statutory authorities with respect to Site and use
of the same for the construction & installation of solar power plant as envisaged in the Contract.
Approvals for Taxation
Registrations under Service tax, VAT law and Central Excise and Customs Acts.
Declaration of Project Site for the purposes of IHS code required for material procurement (both
imported and indigenous)
Submission of any bond/ undertaking / declaration to customs / central excise / any other tax
authorities / MNRE etc. required in connection with the procurement of material (both imported and
indigenous)
Maintaining land approvals, payment of any deposits to any authorities.
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TECHNICAL SPECIFICATIONS OF PLANT

Specification
S.No.
Activity
UoM
Qty
HIGH LEVEL PLANT SPECIFICATIONS
Location
--
--
Brief Scope
Remarks
Puleru village, Gorantla (Mandal), Ananthapur District,

Andhra Pradesh
Coordinates
--
--
14.1 N, 77.8 E
DC Capacity
MWp
--
5.532
SPV Module considered for

simulation: 60 cell, 255 Wp,
poly crystalline Modules of
BenQ Solar with efficiency
of 15.8%
(Refer Annexure A1)
Note: Supply of modules
not in scope of MEPC. Free
issue of modules by the
owner, at site
AC Capacity (Inverter
capacity)
MW
--
4.76
7 nos. of Schneider XC 680,

Indoor Inverters, IP 20,
European Efficiency of
98.6% used for simulation
(Refer Annexure A2)
ABB/Schneider/Power-One
inverters shall be used for
SPV plant
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S.No.
Activity
UoM
Qty
Brief Scope
Remarks
Type of System
--
--
Fixed Tilt, 12 degrees
--
Power Evacuation
kV
--
33 kV
Battery Limits
--
--
DP structure located within Plant premises.

Transmission line between Plant & GSS Substation shall be
discussed separately, if required
WEATHER PARAMETERS
Global Horizontal
Irradiance
kWh/
m2
2034.9
Based on Meteonorm 6
data
Global Irradiance on
Inclined Plane of Array
kWh/
m2
2100.3
At a fixed tilt of 12
C1
GENERATION PARAMETERS: (Please refer Annexure C1)

(At 33 kV outgoing feeder at immediate output of HT panel, within plant premises)
Base Generation
PR
75.2 %
--
Gross Generation
MillionKWh/annum
8.733
--
1.578
--
18.01 %
--
(for first year of

operation)
3
Specific Generation
Million-KWh/
MWp/annum
(for first year of
operation)
CUF
Note:
1. 100% availability of Grid considered

2. Shading due to any existing structures or structures installed adjacent to the
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S.No.
Activity
UoM
DC COMPONENTS
Combiner Boxes (CB)
Monitoring feature
Brief Scope
Remarks
plant premises after the design of the project has not been considered
All auxiliary power consumption including night time losses (no load losses of
all equipment) and power consumption for operation of RO plant (if provided)
are not included. ( Refer to Annexure 3 )
3.
Qty
Lot
16/18/20/24 channel combiner

box, IP 65, Single side fuses, Surge
Arrestors, DC Disconnect, UV
resistant, dust, vermin and
waterproof
Weidmuller, Germany/
Cooper BussMann
--
--
Combiner Box Level monitoring of Current
DC Cables- Module to
Combiner Box
Lot
4 sqmm Tinned Copper Cables,

UV resistant, Class 5, TUV certified
Prysmian/ Lapp/UL
(Imported from Germany)
DC Cables*-Combiner
Box to inverters
Lot
1.1 kV AC and 1.5 kV DC rated,

185/240 sqmm Aluminium
conductor, Class 2, XLPE,
Armoured Cables
KEI/ Ravin/ KEC/ Uniflex
*Note: Cable route markers shall be used. Cables shall be buried directly in the ground with suitable protection of
sand bed/bricks.
5
DC Sizing
AC SIDE EQUIPMENT
--
--
1. No of Modules in series: 24
2. Power in each string: 6.12kW
3. Total No of strings: 904
( Refer to Annexure 4 )
1
LT Cable from Inverter

to 1.4/0.7 MVA
Transformer
Lot
1.1kV, Copper conductor, 1C :

300sqmm, XLPE insulated, PVC
outer sheath, armoured cable
KEI/Ravin/ Uniflex
3 Winding
Transformer
No.
1.4 MVA Transformers 0.380kV0.380 kV/33 kV, Dyn11-yn11,

outdoor, oil type, ONAN (Oil
VoltAMP/ RPG
Raychem/Tesla/Schneider
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S.No.
Activity
UoM
Qty
Brief Scope
Remarks
Natural Air Natural) with OCTC

(Off Circuit Tap Changer)
3
2 Winding
Transformer
No.
0.7 MVA Transformers 0.380kV/33

kV, Dyn11, outdoor, oil type,
ONAN (Oil Natural Air Natural)
with OCTC (Off Circuit Tap
Changer)
VoltAMP/ RPG
Raychem/Tesla/Schneider
Aux Transformer
No.
160 kVA, 33/0.415 kV Transformer
VoltAMP/ RPG
Raychem/Tesla
HT Power Cable-
Lot
33 kV (Earth), 1C:300sqmm,
Aluminium conductor, XLPE
insulated, armoured, PVC outer
sheath cables
KEI/Ravin/ Polycab/ RPG
Set
All necessary heat shrinkable

terminations required for HT
Cable
Yamuna/ Raychem/ 3M
No.
33kV, 630 A, isolator/LBS, 26.3 kA

for 1 sec, IP 54 metal clad
enclosure
Popular/Kiron/ Vidyut
1. 1.4/0.7 MVA
Transformer to
Local isolation
2. Transformer
Local isolation to
HT panel
3. HT Panel to DP
Structure
Cable Accessories for
HT cables
Local isolation for

power transformer
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S.No.
8
Activity
HT Panel
UoM
No.
Qty
1
Brief Scope
33 kV, 630 A, 26.3 kA for 1 sec, IP
20, metal clad switchboard with
following configuration:
4 incomers from 4 transformers +
1 outgoing to grid + 1 outgoing for
Auxiliary Transformer + 1 line PT
with over current and earth fault
protection
Remarks
Siemens (Channel PartnersSymatic/Expel), ABB
(Channel Partners - Popular
Switchgear), Schneider
(Channel Partners Adlec
/Prestine)
LT Switchgear
Lot
1 Main ACDB and 4 No. of Power

DB & 4 No. of Lighting DB to meet
plants auxiliary power
requirement
Popular/ Prathoma/ Vidyut
10
UPS
LS
1 no of 5 KVA & 3 nos. of 2 kVA for

SCADA components
Delta
11
Control Cable
LS
For SCADA & communications
KEI/Ravin/ Polycab/ RPG
12
Lighting
LS
Periphery circulation area-5 lux
CGL/ Wipro/ Havell
Inverter Room/Pad- 250 Lux

Admin/SCADA area- 300 Lux
All the fixtures shall be CFL/FTL
type with Electronic Ballast
Peripheral Lighting shall be done
with CFL fixtures mounted on
poles 4 m high, poles shall be
spaced at a distance of 25 m.
Indoor Lighting shall be done
using FTL.
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S.No.
Activity
UoM
Qty
Brief Scope
Remarks
EARTHING & LIGHTNING PROTECTION
Array yard Earthing
Set
Module mounting structure and Combiner Boxes shall be

earthed with GI flats and Treated earth pit
AC side Earthing &

Lightning Protection
for Inverter & Control
Room
Set
Switch Gears & Transformer shall be earthed with GI flats and

Treated earth pit. Lightning protection as per IS 2309
(conventional type)
SCADA Earthing
Set
Electronic Earthing for SCADA components
EVACUATION ARRANGEMENT
Isolator near DP
structure
Set
33 kV, 630 Amps, 26.3 kA for 1 sec, Horizontal double break

Isolator for disconnecting plant from grid
DP Structure
Set
Double Pole Structure for mounting instrument transformers (at

33 kV) and lightning arrestors for standby metering
Tariff Metering
(Standby) as per CEA
norms
No.
Standby metering within plant boundary:

0.2 s class ABT meter with 0.2s class Current transformer & 0.2
class potential transformer installed on double pole structure
WEATHER STATION & SCADA - Mahindra EPC
Weather Station
Set
Integrated Weather station(Wind Speed, Wind Direction,

Rainfall, Humidity, Ambient Temperature)
Pyranometer-1nos (POA)
Control & Monitoring

features
--
--
Offered SCADA system is specially designed by Mahindra EPC for

Solar PV plants. The key features being:
1) Annual License fees: No separate fees is payable
2) No of Users: No restriction
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S.No.
Activity
UoM
Qty
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Remarks
3) Monitoring of Equipment: (Inverter, VCB status, CB level

Monitoring, MFMs, Trafo Alarms, Weather station)
4) Reporting
Customized reports can be generated as per Owners
requirement
Dedicated Lease Line of Minimum 2MBPS needs to be
provided by the client.
SIM card has to be provided for notifications if required by
the client.
5) Other features
Client Server Architecture is based on Dot Net
Data security is ensured through dedicated redundant
array Server within premises
Network redundancy is achieved through optical fibre
ring network
Customised reports can be generated
All parameters can be monitored in a single platform
I
CIVIL
Foundations
No.
3209
(appro
x.)
Bored concrete pile foundation

Concrete of M15/M 20 grade shall be poured
Assumptions:
i. We have considered hard murum soil, naturally compacted
as a foundation strata with no water table being
encountered
ii. We have considered 250 mm diameter bore of length 1.5 to
1.8 m.
iii. No hard rocks encountered
iv. Method of Pilling Augur
Module Mounting
Structure
LS
Fixed Tilt Type

1) All MMS sections (Column, Rafter, Purlin, rail etc.) shall
be of cold form
2) Column shall be of hot dip galvanized cold form with
thickness of min 85 microns and shall be embedded in
concrete (depth in ground: 1.5m-1.8m depending on soil
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Activity
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Qty
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condition)
3) Rafter, purlins, rails shall be of pre-galvanized cold form
sections with thickness of 550 GSM (including both
surfaces) and as per ASTM A653 std.
4) All Nuts, bolts, washers for module mounting shall be of
SS304
5) All Nuts, bolts, washers for rest of structure shall be of
MS with electro galvanised
6) Yield Strength for all sections shall be 340 Mpa
3
Inverter, Main HT
Panel , SCADA/Admin
room
No.
For Inverters, HT Panel, SCADA/Admin, battery purpose - 1 preengineered room shall be constructed.
Inverter Room
No.
Inverter shall be housed in a pre-engineered room
Site Grading
--
--
In absence of site topography, we have assumed that land shall

be levelled and compacted, if required grading up to level of +/100 mm may be done
Storm water drains
--
--
In absence of site topography, storm water drains shall be

designed at detailed engineering stage. Not considered in
present scope, can be included in scope at a later stage at
additional cost
Civil works related to

transformer
Job
Foundations for Transformer, gravel laying, fencing around

Transformer with 1 gate per transformer, Foundation
Transformer Isolation
Boundary Wall/Chain
Link Fence
Job
Chain Link Fence with barbed GI wire with a total height of 2.5
m, spacing of 3 m between adjacent posts
Security cabins
No.
Pre-fabricated cabins
10
Bore Well
No.
One bore shall be constructed (Assumption: Water table will be
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Activity
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Remarks
at a medium/low depth, about 300 to 400 feet).

11
Approach Road /
Job
In absence of site topography, soil condition details and

specifications of roads, we have not considered approach
road/internal pathways in present scope. Can be included in
scope at a later stage; with additional cost.
--
--
Power and water required for construction of solar power plant

shall be in our scope
Internal pathway
12
Construction Power
and construction
water
Page 32
Annexure 1
Page 33
Annexure 1
Page 34
age 20
Page 35
Annexure 2
Page 36
Annexure 3
Page 37
Annexure 3
Page 38
Annexure 3
Page 39
Annexure 3
Page 40
Annexure 4
Page 41
Financials
Page 42
Summary:
Twin Hickory Power is a renowned and experienced Energy company with an ability to
execute successfully with its partners AU Optronics and local EPC Mahindra EPC.
Proposed project has the PPA from a highly rated Indian company which is catering its
generated power to its own consumption for industrial purpose.
Twin Hickory also takes fully advantage of REC credit scheme to maximize revenues.
Twin Hickory Power is confident and capable of executing the proposed project with its
strong technical and project management skills in a timely manner with a high degree of
quality to sustain consistent revenues from the estimated energy generation.
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Company Proprietary & Confidential

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Company Proprietary & Confidential

TWIN Hickory Power Pvt. Ltd. 5MW

Project: 5MW DC Solar Power Project in Andhra Pradesh State India

: Twin Hickory Power Private Limited, India

: Mr. Venkateswrarao Kolapalli

: Mr. MLN Murthy Rao

: Twin Hickory Power Private Limited

Company Proprietary & Confidential

TWIN Hickory Power Pvt. Ltd. 5MW

Public Listed company

Symbol: AUROPHARMA; ISIN: INE406A01037)

growth in last 4 years, for a period of first 5 years @ INR6.00/KWh net

Strategic Project Financing

Twin Hickory Power India is seeking a loan to implement the Engineering,

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Proposed PPA and REC structure: PPA @INR6.00/KWh

Estimated Gross Revenues for the first 5 years: US$13.08 Million

Company Proprietary & Confidential

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Overall Energy Scenario

TWIN Hickory Power Pvt. Ltd. 5MW

Current Contributions of Various Energy Sources to Total Primary Energy

Present Solar Energy Scenario in India

TWIN Hickory Power Pvt. Ltd. 5MW

TWIN Hickory Power Pvt. Ltd. 5MW

6. Jawaharlal Nehru National Solar Mission

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Company Proprietary & Confidential

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365 Days after issuance

Power Exchanges only

transfer only, repeated trade of the same

for NonForbearance Price (Maximum Price)

Through Floor Price (Minimum Price)

Last Wednesday of the month (T day)

1300-1500 hrs (T day)

1700 hrs(T day)

Twin Hickory Power Private Limited

TWIN Hickory Power Pvt. Ltd. 5MW

Andhra Pradesh Solar Power Policy

Employment generation and Skill enhancement of local youth.

Promotion of R&D and facilitation of technology transfer

Twin Hickory Power Private Limited

TWIN Hickory Power Pvt. Ltd. 5MW

Establish core technical competence in professionals in the State to initiate

Promotion of local manufacturing facilities

Creation of environmental consciousness among citizens

The fuel is free

It produces no noise, harmful emissions or polluting gases

Company Proprietary & Confidential

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PV systems are very safe and highly reliable

The estimated lifetime of a PV module is 30 years. Furthermore, the modules performance

PV Modules can be recycled