Topsun Energy wins solar BESS pilot project for Pang HVDC station
Author: PPD Team Date: January 22, 2026
Author: PPD Team Date: January 22, 2026
Power Grid Corporation of India Ltd (POWERGRID) has awarded a Rs 9.63 crore contract to Topsun Energy Limited for a pilot project combining solar power and Battery Energy Storage System (BESS) solutions. The project will meet the construction-phase power requirements at the Pang High-Voltage Direct Current (HVDC) station.
The contract was finalised on 19 January 2026. The scope of work involves designing and deploying a solar and BESS-based power supply system dedicated to supporting construction activities at the Pang HVDC station.
Topsun Energy Limited emerged as the lowest bidder in the tender process. The other qualified bidders were Solluz Energy Pvt. Ltd. and Suryam International Pvt. Ltd. The project is scheduled for completion within one year, with a target deadline of January 2027.
The pilot reflects POWERGRID’s efforts to integrate renewable energy solutions into critical transmission infrastructure. By using solar power supported by battery storage for construction power, the project aims to reduce reliance on conventional energy sources during infrastructure development.
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