The Solar Energy Corporation of India (SECI) has completed the auction for 17.77 MW of rooftop solar projects to be installed on government buildings in Puducherry under Tranche-V. The auction saw participation from multiple bidders, with two companies emerging as winners at a tariff of ₹4.11 per kWh. Potaliya Petrochemicals secured the larger share with 15 MW capacity, while Kishan Infrastructure Industries won 2.768 MW.

The tender for this project was issued in September 2025 and focuses on setting up grid-connected rooftop solar systems across government buildings in the region. A total of 13,043 rooftop installations are planned under this initiative. The projects will be developed under the RESCO model, where developers invest, build, and operate the systems while supplying power at a fixed tariff.

Interestingly, the total awarded capacity has increased from the originally planned 13.043 MW to 17.768 MW, reflecting strong interest and competitive participation in the bidding process.