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GUVNL announces results of its 2 GW/4 GWh standalone BESS auction
Gujarat Urja Vikas Nigam Limited (GUVNL) has announced the results of its viability gap funding tender for 2,000 MW/4,000 MWh standalone battery energy storage systems (BESS) (Phase-VII). The capacities secured by the winners and the […]
Interviews
An Untapped Opportunity: Integrating BESS with coal power plants
By Dr Sapan Thapar, Associate Professor, TERI School of Advanced Studies India is steadily deploying more solar and wind assets as part of its strategy to enhance energy security and meet climate goals. The government […]
Projects
APTRANSCO issues tender for 2 GWh BESS with VGF
The Transmission Corporation of Andhra Pradesh Limited (APTRANSCO) has issued a tender for establishing 2 GWh battery energy storage systems (BESS) across seven substations in the state. The project will be awarded through a tariff-based […]
Projects
NVVN announces auction results for 250 MW BESS projects
NTPC Vidyut Vyapar Nigam Limited (NVVN) has announced the auction results for its 250 MW/1,000 MWh standalone battery energy storage systems (BESS) tender. Sunsure Energy has been awarded 125 MW/500 MWh at a tariff of […]
Projects
SJVN announces auction results for 375 MW BESS projects in Uttar Pradesh
SJVN Limited has announced the auction results for its 375 MW/1,500 MWh standalone battery energy storage systems (BESS) tender in Uttar Pradesh. Patel Infrastructure has been awarded 187.5 MW/750 MWh at a tariff of Rs […]
Projects
NHPC announces auction results for 500 MW BESS projects in Andhra Pradesh
NHPC Limited has announced the auction results for its 500 MW/1,000 MWh intrastate standalone battery energy storage systems (BESS) tender (Tranche II) in Andhra Pradesh. Patel Infrastructure has been awarded 225 MW/450 MWh at a […]
Expert Take
Solar’s Century Ahead: Financing the sun’s role in India’s next 100 years of energy
By Sat Singh, CEO, Impact Finance As we step into the next 100 years of global energy evolution, solar stands poised not just to lead, but to redefine how we fund, build, and sustain energy […]
Projects
RVUNL floats tender for 1 GW BESS projects in Rajasthan
Rajasthan Rajya Vidyut Utpadan Nigam Limited (RVUNL) has issued a request for selection to set up 1,000 MW/2,000 MWh standalone battery energy storage systems (BESS) at six locations in the state. The projects will receive […]
Policies and Programmes
MoP announces second tranche of VGF for 30 GWh BESS
The Ministry of Power (MoP) has issued the second tranche of the viability gap funding (VGF) scheme to support the development of 30 GWh of battery energy storage system (BESS) capacity in India. The VGF […]
Trends
Gaining Momentum: Recent trends in standalone storage auctions
India’s power sector is witnessing a significant transformation, driven by the rapid integration of variable renewable energy into the grid. This transition has disrupted traditional load patterns, creating an urgent need for greater flexibility in […]
Policies and Programmes
MoP sets deadline for BESS contracts under VGF programme
The Ministry of Power (MoP) has instructed all states and implementing agencies to finalise the awarding of battery energy storage system (BESS) contracts by June 2025. This has been done to ensure the completion of […]
Projects
TNGECL floats tender for 1 GWh BESS with VGF
Tamil Nadu Green Energy Corporation Limited (TNGECL) has initiated the bidding process for the development of six standalone battery energy storage systems (BESS) with a total capacity of 1,000 MWh (500 MW x 2 hours). […]
Projects
Bihar floats tender for 125 MW BESS project
Bihar State Power Generation Company Limited (BSPGCL) has issued a tender for setting up a 125 MW/ 500 MWh standalone battery energy storage system (BESS) with viability gap funding (VGF) support under the build, own, […]
OFFSHORE WIND
Surge in Interest: Overview of the offshore wind market
India, with its long coastline, has significant potential to harness offshore wind resources, particularly off the coasts of Gujarat and Tamil Nadu. The government has set an ambitious goal to achieve a total non-fossil-fuel-based installed […]
Projects
TGGENCO floats tender for 250 MW/500 MWh BESS project
Telangana Power Generation Corporation (TGGENCO) has issued a tender to develop a pilot project for a standalone battery energy storage system (BESS) with a capacity of 250 MW/500 MWh in Telangana. Developers will be eligible […]
Projects
RVUNL announces 500 MW/1000 MWh BESS auction results
Solarworld Energy Solutions, Oriana Power, Rays Power Experts, and JSW Neo Energy have secured contracts in the Rajasthan Rajya Vidyut Utpadan Nigam’s (RVUNL) auction to develop 500 MW /1,000 MWh standalone battery energy storage systems […]
Projects
NHPC launches 125 MW/500 MWh BESS tender in Kerala
NHPC Limited has issued a tender to establish standalone battery energy storage systems (BESS) with an aggregate capacity of 500 MWh (125 MW with a 4 hour duration) in Kerala. The projects, connected to the […]
Trends
Proactive Steps: Policy and regulatory fillip to renewables
By Preeti Wadhwa India has made remarkable progress in advancing its renewable energy sector through policy and regulatory announcements across the renewable energy and energy storage segments over the past one year. The key developments […]
Policies and Programmes
MNRE issues VGF guidelines for 1 GW offshore wind projects
The Ministry of New and Renewable Energy (MNRE) has released guidelines for the implementation of the Viability Gap Funding (VGF) scheme for 1,000 MW offshore wind power projects. The project has been allotted Rs 68.53 […]