Science and Technology Bureau Photovoltaic Panel Tender

Why are solar photovoltaic (PV) tenders becoming more popular?

Protecting the environment and developing the green economy is becoming a focus for businesses and property owners as well as utilities and governments. This is driving an increase in the number of solar photovoltaic (PV) tenders being issued to award contracts for project construction and maintenance.

Where can I find solar tenders?

A good starting point is Solar Tenders Worldwide, a subscription service that lists live government tenders related to solar projects. In Europe, public sector tenders over a certain value (€428,000 for energy) must be published in the Official Journal of the European Union (OJEU).

Should green public procurement criteria be included in tenders for solar PV installations?

Further examples of the inclusion of Green Public Procurement criteria in calls for tender for solar PV installations are requested. MEErP concept: analysis of the direct and indirect impacts of an Energy related Product (ErP) on associated energy systems.

Does Sunderland City Council have a solar tender?

Searching for solar shows that Sunderland City Council published a £2 million tender on January 25 for the supply, installation and maintenance of solar PV and battery storage systems at a number of council premises and sites.

What percentage of the solar PV market is based on thin-film technology?

Currently, thin-film technology accounts for only 5% of the global solar PV market, while silicon-based solar modules still hold approximately 95% of the global PV module market (GlobalData, 2018).

Why are standards important in the solar PV industry?

Box 9. THE IMPORTENCE OF STANDARDS IN THE SOLAR PV INDUSTRY Standards are essential for ensuring safety and quality in the solar PV sector, especially because the reliability, performance and durability of solar equipment is critical to ensuring smooth operation of solar power plants.