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Six firms win bids for 1,200 MW ISTS solar and storage projects
By May 12, 2025May 12, 2025

On May 9, 2025, six firms secured bids to develop 1,200 MW of Inter-State Transmission System (ISTS)-connected solar power projects along with 600 MW/2,400 MWh energy storage systems (ESS) anywhere in India. The tender was issued by SJVN in August 2024 under a build-own-operate (BOO) model. The winners and their awarded capacities are: SAEL Industries Limited: 150 MW solar + 75 MW/300 MWh ESS at Rs 3.32/kWh Sembcorp Green Infra Private Limited (SEIL subsidiary): 150…

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Hero Future signs PPA with SECI for 270 MW solar project with storage
By May 7, 2025May 7, 2025

Hero Future Energies (HFE) has signed a 25-year power purchase agreement (PPA) with the Solar Energy Corporation of India (SECI) for setting up 270 MW of Inter-State Transmission System (ISTS)-connected solar power projects. The project will also include a 135 MW/540 MWh energy storage system (ESS) under Tranche-XVII, marking a significant step in India’s renewable energy efforts. In December 2024, HFE won the bid for the project by quoting a tariff of Rs 3.52 per…

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CEA clears Upper Indravati pumped storage project in Odisha
By May 7, 2025May 7, 2025

The Central Electricity Authority (CEA) has granted final approval for the Upper Indravati Pumped Storage Project in Odisha. The 600 MW (4×150 MW) project will be developed by Odisha Hydro Power Corporation Limited (OHPC) at Mukhiguda village in Kalahandi district. The project involves an estimated investment of Rs 31.6 billion and aims to strengthen grid stability and provide peak power support through energy storage. OHPC is also preparing detailed project reports (DPRs) for two additional…

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RVNL plans 300 MW wind-solar hybrid project with energy storage
By May 7, 2025May 7, 2025

Rail Vikas Nigam Limited (RVNL) is planning to develop a 300 MW wind-solar hybrid power project with an energy storage system (ESS) in India. The project is estimated to cost Rs 15 billion. RVNL is exploring potential locations for the project in Bihar, Jharkhand, or Karnataka. The company will oversee infrastructure development, including transmission systems, while partnering companies will provide expertise in technology, solar modules, and wind components.

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Madhya Pradesh clears solar and storage projects, shared supply with Uttar Pradesh
By May 1, 2025May 1, 2025

The Madhya Pradesh cabinet has approved a 2,000 MW solar park and a 1,000 MW energy storage project to enable seasonal power sharing with Uttar Pradesh. Electricity will be supplied to Madhya Pradesh during its Rabi season (October–March) and to Uttar Pradesh during the Kharif season (April–September), aligning with each state’s peak agricultural demand. Madhya Pradesh’s farm electricity needs account for 41% of its total consumption, peaking during Rabi, while Uttar Pradesh’s demand is higher…

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Tata Power to install 100 MW battery energy storage system in Mumbai
By April 8, 2025April 8, 2025

Tata Power has received approval from the Maharashtra Electricity Regulatory Commission (MERC) to install a 100 MW Battery Energy Storage System (BESS) in Mumbai. The project will be completed over the next two years. The system includes advanced ‘black start’ functionality. This feature allows a quick restoration of power to key infrastructure—such as the metro, hospitals, the airport, and data centers—during grid failures. It is aimed at preventing widespread blackouts and improving grid resilience. The…

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L&T and John Cockerill partner to explore solar power and energy storage
By March 26, 2025March 26, 2025

L&T Energy Green Tech Limited (LTEGL), a subsidiary of Larsen & Toubro (L&T), has signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) with Belgium-based John Cockerill Energy. The agreement, signed on March 24, 2025, focuses on developing technologies in Concentrated Solar Power (CSP) and Thermal Energy Storage (TES). LTEGL is committed to advancing sustainable energy solutions, including Green Hydrogen and electrolyser manufacturing. The company operates on three key pillars—Development, Manufacturing, and Engineering, Procurement, and Construction (EPC)—to deliver…

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Goldi Solar launches AI-powered solar module line, Vikram Solar expands battery manufacturing
By March 7, 2025March 7, 2025

Goldi Solar has introduced an artificial intelligence (AI)-driven solar module manufacturing line at its new facility in Kosamba, Surat, Gujarat. The facility, designed for a production capacity of 14 GW, features high-speed stringers capable of processing 10,000 cells per hour. AI-driven automation ensures consistency, minimizes errors, and reduces material wastage. An AI-powered optical inspection system enables real-time quality control, using computer vision to detect microscopic defects. The facility includes a fully integrated pre-lamination section with…

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BYD secures 12.5 GWh energy storage contracts in Saudi Arabia
By February 20, 2025February 20, 2025

BYD Energy Storage and Saudi Electricity Company have signed contracts for 12.5 GWh of grid-scale energy storage projects. Combined with a previously delivered 2.6 GWh project, the total collaboration between the two companies now stands at 15.1 GWh. The battery energy storage system (BESS) equipment will be deployed across five sites in Saudi Arabia. BYD Energy Storage will supply its MC Cube-T ESS, which utilizes cell-to-system (CTS) super-integrated technology. These installations will support Saudi Arabia’s…

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NHPC announces 1.2 GW solar plus storage auction results
By January 24, 2025January 24, 2025

Onix Renewable, Jindal India Renewable Energy, NTPC Renewable Energy, Kolar Solar Power (Rays Power Infra), ReNew Solar Power, and Adani Renewable Energy Holding Nine (Adani Green Energy Limited) have won NHPC Limited’s auction to develop 1,200 MW of interstate transmission system (ISTS)-connected solar power projects, incorporating 600 MW/1,200 MWh energy storage systems (ESS). Onix, Jindal, NTPC, and Kolar were allocated capacities of 100 MW, 180 MW, 300 MW, and 150 MW, respectively, at a tariff…

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