Gujarat is leading from the front, aiming to scale up its renewable capacity to 100 GW by 2030. Officials highlighted the state''s ambition to integrate renewable energy with
This follows NHPC''s earlier tender in January for a 125 MW/500 MWh standalone BESS in Kerala (Tranche I). In recent months, several major players, including
In view of the above, GUVNL hereby wishes to invite proposals for setting up of Projects of Standalone Battery Energy Storage Systems (BESS) connected with the State Grid, for an
Returns on standalone BESS projects to improve as vast reduction in battery prices is met with stable tariffs Standalone BESS tenders are the primary mechanism for enhancing the capacity
As of April 2025, BESS capacity of 400 MWh is operational, with ~0.5 GWh worth capacity expected to come online by Q2 2025 Source: Tender nodal agency websites, press releases,
Standalone Energy Storage Systems (ESS) are rapidly emerging as a key market, with 6.1 gigawatts of tenders issued in the first quarter of 2025 alone, accounting for 64% of the total
State-owned NTPC wants national solar-plus-storage sites including 600 MW/2.4 GWh of energy storage and the state of Telangana is tendering for 250 MW/500 MWh
Gujarat Urja Vikas Nigam Limited (GUVNL) Gujarat Urja Vikas Nigam plans to setup 500/1000 MWh (Phase-VI) standalone Battery Energy Storage System (BESS) in
NHPC has invited bids to set up 500 MW/1,000 MWh standalone battery energy storage systems (BESS) connected to the intrastate transmission system in Andhra Pradesh (Tranche II). Developers will be
The Solar Energy Corporation of India (SECI) has issued a tender to establish a 125 MW/500 MWh standalone battery energy storage system (BESS) in Kerala under the
Tamil Nadu Green Energy Corporation has invited bids for setting up 500 MW/1,000 MWh standalone battery energy storage systems (BESS) in six locations on a build-own-operate model in Tamil Nadu. Bids
The successful bidder will be awarded the project and will be responsible for the delivery of the contracted capacity, as outlined in the Battery Energy Storage Purchase Agreement (BESPA). The total contracted capacity
The Solar Energy Corporation of India (SECI) has invited bids to set up 1,000 MW/2,000 MWh standalone battery energy storage systems in India under tariff-based global
Gujarati utility GUVNL has invited bids to set up 500 MW/1 GWh of grid-connected, standalone BESS in the state. Successful bidders will secure a battery energy
Sub: Selection of Pilot Projects of Standalone Battery Energy Storage Systems under RfS for setting up of Pilot Projects of 500 MW/1000MWh Standalone Battery Energy Storage Systems
Bihar State Power Generation Company (BSPGCL) has invited bids to set up 125 MW/500 MWh standalone battery energy storage system (BESS) with viability gap funding
JSW Energy has secured a contract to develop a 125 MW/500 MWh standalone battery energy storage system (BESS) in Kerala through the Solar Energy Corporation of India''s (SECI) latest auction. The company won
The electricity regulator for Rajasthan, India, has approved the lowest tariff rate for a battery storage tender in the country so far.
Executive Summary Energy Storage Systems (ESS) will be the next major technology in the power sector over the coming decade. The latest standalone ESS tenders from Solar Energy
NTPC Vidyut Vyapar Nigam (NVVN) has issued a request for selection for developers to set up interstate transmission system (ISTS)-connected 250 MW/1,000 MWh standalone battery energy storage systems
This price rationalisation is expected to lead to the realization of sustainable IRR for projects, which should ideally reduce the currently high cancellation rate of tenders and improve lender
NTPC Vidyut Vyapar Nigam Ltd is procuring 1,000 MWh (500 MW x 2 hours) of battery energy storage storage systems (BESS) in Rajasthan. The projects are eligible for
Successful bidders can avail viability gap funding (VGF) of ₹2.7 million (~$32,114)/MWh or 30% of the project''s capital cost, whichever is lower. Telangana aims to achieve 3,805 MW and 7,917 MW of BESS and pumped
The document outlines a significant 66% drop in tariff for standalone battery storage tenders over two years, despite increased storage penetration and stricter resource requirements. The
The minimum bid size has been set at 100 MWh, equivalent to 50 MW for two hours. Successful developers must commission the project within 18 months of signing the battery energy storage purchase agreement, which
NTPC Vidyut Vyapar Nigam (NVVN) has issued a request for selection for developers to set up interstate transmission system (ISTS)-connected 250 MW/1,000 MWh
Bondada Engineering, Pace Digitek and TrueRE-Oriana Power have emerged winners in Telangana Power Generation Corp''s tender for 250 MW/500 MWh standalone battery energy storage with viability gap funding.
NEW DELHI | 8 May, 2025 — The GEAPP Leadership Council (GLC) today officially announced the launch of India''s first utility-scale, standalone Battery Energy Storage System (BESS) project, the largest of its kind in South Asia.
Sarala Project Works, Oriana Power, and Pace Digitek are winners in Karnataka Power Transmission Corporation''s (KPTCL) auction to set up 500 MW/1,000 MWh grid
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In February 2025, the Solar Energy Corporation of India (SECI) conducted a 125 MW/500 MWh standalone VGF BESS auction for Kerala, where JSW Energy emerged as the sole winner, taking the entire capacity at a tariff
New Delhi | 08 May 2024 — In a significant step forward for India''s energy transition, the Delhi Electricity Regulatory Commission (DERC) has granted regulatory approval of India''s first commercial standalone Battery Energy
Standalone Energy Storage Systems (Standalone ESS) tenders reached 6.1 gigawatts (GW), which accounted for 64% of all utility-scale energy storage tenders in the first quarter of 2025, according to a report. “This capacity, issued across 11 tenders in just three months has already surpassed the total issuance in 2024.
According to a new report from JMK Research and the Institute for Energy Economics and Financial Analysis (IEEFA), tenders for standalone energy storage systems (ESS) comprised 64% (6.1GW) of the total capacity put out to competitive solicitation between January and March of this year.
“In recent auctions, battery energy storage system tenders in Maharashtra and Rajasthan secured tariffs as low as IR219,000-221,000 per megawatt (MW) a month (US$2,561-US$2,586/MW/month), representing almost a 40% reduction compared with non-VGF projects with similar specifications,” Sharma said.
“The transition to low-cost, Standalone Energy Storage Systems (ESS) are emerging as the cornerstone of India’s utility-scale ESS auctions, making up 64% of the total tenders floated between January and March 2025, according to a new report by the Institute for Energy Economics and Financial Analysis (IEEFA) and JMK Research & Analytics.
In India's ambitious shift towards a cleaner energy landscape, the critical role of energy storage systems (ESS) is becoming increasingly evident, according to a collaborative report by the Institute for Energy Economics and Financial Analysis (IEEFA) and JMK Research & Analytics. Policymakers in India have acknowledged the significance of ESS
Standalone BESS Tenders Growth Trend | 2022 - 2025 The Stationary storage market has seen a huge turnaround with the decreasing cost of batteries over the last 2 years. The approval of viability gap funding for the sector has further accelerated tendering activities by various central and state nodal agencies.
