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Sharp Fall In BESS Tender Bids Signals Faster Energy Storage Additions In India

In the past three months multiple BESS (Battery-based Energy Storage system) tender results have pointed to yet another mini-disruption in the fast-evolving Indian renewable energy sector. Energy storage targets for 2028 might be a lot closer in 2026 itself. The price drops have been attributed primarily to falling lithium cell costs, which have led to […]

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Solar-Storage Can Avert India’s 40 GW Power Shortage By 2027: Berkeley

India is projected to face a power shortage of 20-40 GW in the evenings by 2027 due to the rapid increase in electricity demand, according to a report by Berkeley. However, this shortfall could become more manageable, considering the significant drop in the prices of gigawatt-scale solar and storage. Recent solar-plus-storage auction results recorded a […]

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SJVN, Maharashtra Partner To Develop PSPs, Floating Solar Projects

SJVN, a Navratna Central Public Sector Enterprise (CPSE), has signed two Memorandums of Understanding (MoUs) with the Maharashtra government to build Pumped Storage Projects (PSPs) and Floating Solar Projects in the state. The total estimated investment for these projects is approximately Rs. 48,000 crores. It is expected to create around 8,400 direct and indirect employment […]

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3 GW Of Pumped Hydro Projects Set To Boost MSEDCL’s Portfolio

Maharashtra is set to witness the addition of 3 GW of energy storage projects through Pumped Storage Projects (PSPs). These new projects are expected to meet the growing demand of the Maharashtra State Electricity Distribution Company Ltd. (MSEDCL). Two companies, JSW Neo Energy Limited and Torrent Power Limited, have secured contracts to build the projects. […]

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Govt Awards Reliance 10GWh ACC Battery Capacity Under PLI

The Ministry of Heavy Industries (MHI) has now announced the selection of successful bidder under the Production Linked Incentive (PLI) Scheme for Advanced Chemistry Cell (ACC) Battery Storage. Reliance Industries Limited has been awarded 10 GWh ACC capacity under Production Linked Incentive (PLI) scheme based on QCBS mechanism. This initiative is another step towards enhancing […]

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SECI’s FDRE Tender Breaks New Ground With sub 5 Tariff at Rs 4.98/unit

In a historic moment, the country has witnessed awarding of Firm and Dispatchable Renewable Energy (FRDE) contracts at tariffs as low as Rs 4.98 per unit. This came in response to a tender issued by the Solar Energy Corporation of India (SECI) for a 630 MW of FDRE power. The move is likely to boost […]

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India Needs 100 GW Storage To Avoid Energy Shortages: Report

In a report that goes against the actions of the Indian government (more thermal, faster deployment of PSP), Berkeley has made a case for solar and battery storage to solve the country’s power demand issue. Solar plus storage can not only help to avoid power shortages in India but also help to prevent a solar […]

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SECI Discovers Rs 3.41 Price In 1200 MW Solar Plus ESS Tender

SECI’s 1200 MW Solar with 1200 MWh BESS tender, floated in March this year, turned up a surprise in terms of the price discovery of Rs 3.41 per unit from the winning bidder, Pace Digitek Infra Private Limited. This price discovery matches and in some cases beats the recent price discoveries from plain vanilla RE […]

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GUVNL Awards Gensol 250 MW/500 MWh BESS Project

Gujarat-based, state electricity regulation board Gujarat Urja Vikas Nigam Limited (GUVNL) declared Gensol Engineering as the lowest bidder for the project in a energy storage tender issued by them. The EPC company emerged as the lowest bidder for its 250 MW/500 MWh standalone battery energy storage systems (BESS) project. GUVNL released the tender for this […]

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