Enviro Infra, Solarworld, GR Infraprojects secure NTPC BESS orders

NTPC Limited has awarded Battery Energy Storage System (BESS) engineering, procurement and construction (EPC) contracts to three listed companies across five thermal power stations, with a combined value exceeding Rs 1,391 crore (excluding taxes). All three awards are dated March 28, 2026, and were disclosed to stock exchanges on March 29, 2026.

Project allocations and contract details

Enviro Infra Engineers Limited (EIEL) secured a Letter of Award valued at Rs 664.33 crore (excluding GST) for BESS deployment at Kudgi Super Thermal Power Station in Karnataka and Ramagundam Super Thermal Power Station in Telangana. The scope includes EPC supply and services, followed by comprehensive annual maintenance after performance testing. The execution period is 18 months from commencement, with maintenance support extending for 11 years. The award marks EIEL’s entry into grid-scale energy storage beyond its core water and wastewater segment.

Solarworld Energy Solutions Limited received a Letter of Award for a BESS project at Solapur Super Thermal Power Station in Maharashtra (Lot-1). The contract is valued at Rs 314.26 crore (excluding taxes) and covers 132 MW / 264 MWh capacity. The project timeline is 15 months.

G R Infraprojects Limited was awarded a Notification of Award worth Rs 413.37 crore (excluding GST) for BESS implementation at Mouda Super Thermal Power Station in Maharashtra (Lot-1). The EPC scope includes design, Ex-Works supply, services, and comprehensive annual maintenance for the full design life of the system. The execution period is 15 months from the Appointed Date.

Context and capacity addition

The awards align with NTPC’s ongoing efforts to deploy large-scale battery storage at thermal power stations to support grid stability and facilitate renewable energy integration. All contracts are domestic, with no related-party involvement reported.

Across the five stations, the storage capacity under these awards includes at least 264 MWh under Lot-1, with the overall combined capacity across all projects expected to be significantly higher.

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