Maharashtra State Power Generation Company Limited (MAHAGENCO) has invited bids for the selection of developers for a 500 MW/1,600 MWh battery energy storage system (BESS) at various locations in Maharashtra. The projects will comprise two-hour and four-hour storage systems and will be developed under a build-own-operate model, with operation and maintenance responsibilities for 15 years. The deadline for online bid submission is November 6, 2026.
According to the tender guidelines, the projects will be developed at six locations, comprising 100 MW/400 MWh each at Uran (Raigad district), Koradi and Nashik; 50 MW/100 MWh each at Chandrapur (Lakhmapur) and Parli; and 100 MW/200 MWh at Khaperkheda. The projects will be interconnected with Maharashtra State Electricity Transmission Company Limited’s state transmission utility substations at voltage levels of 33 kV and above.
In June 2026, MAHAGENCO Renewable Energy Limited inked an MoU with Solar Energy Corporation of India Limited to jointly explore and develop renewable energy projects and emerging clean energy technologies in Maharashtra and across India. The collaboration will focus on the development of firm and despatchable renewable energy, round-the-clock renewable power, battery energy storage systems, pumped storage projects, green hydrogen, green ammonia, power trading, and project monitoring consultancy services.
