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NLC to invest Rs 1.25 trillion to triple power capacity

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NLC India Limited has announced a Rs 1.25 trillion investment plan to increase its power generation capacity from 6.7 GW to 20 GW by 2030. The expansion will span across renewable energy, thermal power, and mining. Out of the total capital outlay, Rs 650 billion is earmarked for renewable energy and green initiatives. This includes Rs 150 billion specifically for battery energy storage systems. Rs 450 billion is allocated for thermal power projects, and Rs…

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Oriana Power to set up 50 MW battery storage project in Rajasthan

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Truere Knight, a wholly owned subsidiary of Oriana Power, has signed a battery energy storage purchase agreement with Rajasthan Rajya Vidyut Utpadan Nigam Limited (RVUNL). The agreement covers the development of a 50 MW/100 MWh standalone battery energy storage system (BESS) at the Heerapura substation in Jaipur, Rajasthan. The system will help the state utility balance supply and demand more effectively. The project will be developed under the build-own-operate model. The total estimated cost is…

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JSW Energy adds 261 MW renewable capacity

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JSW Energy Limited (JSWEL) has commissioned a total of 261 MW in wind and solar capacity. This includes 189 MW of solar and 72 MW of wind projects, pushing the company’s total installed capacity to 12,760 MW. This expansion brings JSW Energy’s total additions for the first quarter of FY 2025-26 to 1.9 GW. The growth includes both organic and inorganic additions. Renewables now account for 56 per cent of the company’s installed capacity, with…

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Andaman and Nicobar to float tender for 21 MW solar project with battery storage

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The Union Territory of Andaman and Nicobar Islands is preparing to launch bids for 21 MW of grid-connected solar power projects. The projects will include a battery energy storage system (BESS), a key requirement for islands with limited grid capacity. The tender will be floated once the Joint Electricity Regulatory Commission (JERC) approves the lowest discovered tariff. This regulatory step is needed before final bids can be invited. A joint feasibility study for the project…

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Patel Infra and EnerGrid win SJVN’s 375 MW battery storage auction in UP

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SJVN Limited has announced the results of its standalone battery energy storage systems (BESS) auction in Uttar Pradesh. The 375 MW/1,500 MWh tender has been awarded to Patel Infrastructure and Enerica Infra 3 (EnerGrid). Patel Infrastructure secured 187.5 MW/750 MWh at a tariff of Rs 359,000 per MW per month. EnerGrid matched the capacity with a slightly higher tariff of Rs 359,999 per MW per month. The tender was issued in February 2025. The projects…

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IFC backs IndiGrid’s 180 MW battery storage project in Gujarat

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The International Finance Corporation (IFC) and India Grid Trust (IndiGrid) have partnered to develop a 180 MW/360 MWh standalone battery energy storage system (BESS) project in Gujarat. IFC has committed $55 million (Rs 4.6 billion approx.) in long-term financing to the project through listed non-convertible debentures. This includes $38.5 million from IFC’s account and $16.5 million in concessional finance from the Clean Technology Fund under the Climate Investment Funds framework. The investment was completed during…

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NLC, Bondada, and Oriana secure 1 GWh BESS projects

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Tamil Nadu Green Energy Corporation Ltd (TNGECL) has awarded 1 GWh of battery energy storage system (BESS) capacity under a competitive tender floated in March 2025.  NLC India Renewables Ltd (NIRL), a wholly owned subsidiary of NLC India Ltd, secured the largest share—250 MW / 500 MWh—across three sites: Ottapidaram, Annpankulam, and Kayathar. This is NLCIL’s first large-scale grid-connected BESS project. The systems will provide two full charge-discharge cycles daily and be developed under the…

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NLCIL wins 500 MWh battery storage project from Tamil Nadu

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NLC India Renewables Limited (NIRL), a wholly owned arm of NLC India Limited (NLCIL), has secured a 500 MWh Battery Energy Storage System (BESS) project from Tamil Nadu Green Energy Corporation Limited (TNGECL). This is NLCIL’s first large-scale BESS project. The project includes three standalone BESS installations of 250 MW / 500 MWh capacity, to be located at Ottapidaram, Annpankulam, and Kayathar substations in Tamil Nadu. These will be built under the Build-Own-Operate (BOO) model…

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Hindustan Power to develop 120 MWh battery storage system in Bihar

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Hindustan Power has received a Letter of Intent (LoI) from Bihar State Power Generation Company Limited (BSPGCL) to develop a 120 MWh standalone battery energy storage system (BESS).  The project was awarded through tariff-based competitive bidding and will be implemented on a build-own-operate-transfer (BOOT) basis. The storage capacity will be distributed across three substations in Bihar—Bhagalpur, Udakishanganj, and Sitamarhi—with 40 MWh installed at each site. The initiative is part of the Union Ministry of New…

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Odisha clears Rs 38.79 billion investments, plans 200 MWh battery storage

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The Odisha government has approved 17 investment proposals worth Rs 38.79 billion through its State Level Single Window Clearance Authority (SLSWCA). These include key energy sector developments. Iron Triangle Limited will invest Rs 3.10 billion to set up a 200 MWh battery energy storage system (BESS) in Bolangir district. This marks one of the state’s largest BESS plans to date. In April 2025, SLSWCA had also approved renewable energy projects worth Rs 11.92 billion. These…