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Welspun New Energy signs SECI PPA for 200 MW solar with BESS
By April 21, 2026April 21, 2026

Welspun New Energy Ltd. (WNEL) has signed a power purchase agreement (PPA) with the Solar Energy Corporation of India (SECI) for a 200 MW solar photovoltaic project integrated with a 400 MWh battery energy storage system (BESS). This is the company’s first contracted project that includes a storage component. The capacity was secured through a competitive bidding process conducted by SECI last year, with a discovered tariff of Rs 2.86 per kWh. With this agreement,…

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ADB, GRE sign $350 million loan for solar-plus-BESS projects in Thailand
By February 19, 2026February 19, 2026

The Asian Development Bank (ADB) and Gulf Renewable Energy Company Limited (GRE), a subsidiary of Gulf Development Public Company Limited (GULF), have signed a $350 million loan agreement to expand renewable energy generation in Thailand. The financing will support construction of three projects combining solar power with battery energy storage systems (BESS). The loan will fund two solar-plus-BESS facilities with a combined contracted capacity of 126 MW and 151 megawatt-hours of storage, along with a…

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MP cabinet clears 800 MW solar plus storage projects via REWA
By January 16, 2026January 16, 2026

The Madhya Pradesh cabinet has approved the development of three solar cum energy storage power supply projects to meet the state’s energy needs and improve grid reliability. The projects will be implemented through Rewa Ultra Mega Solar Limited (REWA). According to the state government, the approved projects together account for an aggregate solar capacity of 800 MW and are intended to support peak power demand in Madhya Pradesh. The initiative is part of the state’s…

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SECI awards 1,200 MW solar plus storage tender
By January 12, 2026January 12, 2026

The Solar Energy Corporation of India (SECI) has finalized the award of its 1,200 MW solar tender integrated with a 600 MW / 3,600 MWh battery energy storage system (BESS). The projects will be developed under 25 year power purchase agreements (PPAs) to supply dispatchable renewable power. Four companies have emerged as successful bidders. NLC India Limited (NLC India) secured the largest allocation of 600 MW. Oriana Power Limited (Oriana Power) and RPIL Power Three…

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Hartek Power secures solar plus storage EPC project in Karnataka
By January 9, 2026January 9, 2026

Hartek Power has secured an engineering, procurement, and construction contract for a large scale solar plus storage project in Karnataka. The project involves a 280 MW alternating current solar photovoltaic plant with a direct current capacity of 410 MWp, along with an 80 MW and 320 MWh battery energy storage system. The project is located in Challakere. The scope of work covers design, engineering, supply, erection, commissioning, and one year of operations and maintenance support….

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SECI auction discovers lowest tariff for 2 GW solar with 1 GW/4 GWh storage
By October 17, 2025October 28, 2025

The Solar Energy Corporation of India Ltd (SECI) has concluded a tender for 2 GW of solar PV projects paired with a 1 GW/4 GWh energy storage system (ESS), discovering a lowest tariff of Rs 2.86/kWh. Falling battery costs and competitive bidding, including participation from new entrants, contributed to the record low price. Shivalaya Construction Ltd won 600 MW at Rs 2.86/kWh, followed by Purvah Green Power (300 MW), Welspun Renewable Energy (200 MW), MB…

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SECI invites bids for solar+storage projects and green ammonia offtake
By June 24, 2025July 17, 2025

The Solar Energy Corporation of India Limited (SECI) has issued a tender for the development of 1,200 MW of ISTS-connected solar power projects integrated with 600 MW/3,600 MWh energy storage systems (ESS). Projects will be implemented on a build-own-operate basis. Developers must install ESS with at least 0.5 MW/3 MWh for every 1 MW of solar capacity. Bids must be for at least 50 MW and not more than 600 MW. The ESS may be…

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ContourGlobal acquires hybrid solar plus storage project in US
By January 3, 2025January 3, 2025

ContourGlobal has acquired a solar plus storage project in the US with a total hybrid capacity of 888 MW. The project, in its advanced stage, will be developed in two phases, combining 567 MWp of solar photovoltaic (PV) and 321 MW/1.3 GWh of battery energy storage (BESS). Connected to Arizona’s WAPA grid, the project secures firm transmission rights to deliver power to the California Independent System Operator (CAISO). Equipped with long-duration batteries offering 4-hour storage,…

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Arevon Energy starts up Eland 1 Solar plus Storage Project in California
By December 11, 2024December 11, 2024

Arevon Energy has announced the commencement of operations at its 384 MWdc Eland 1 Solar plus Storage Project in Kern County, California. The project includes a 150 MW/600 MWh energy storage system. The second phase, Eland 2, is currently under construction and is expected to be operational by the first quarter of 2025. Upon completion, Eland 1 and Eland 2 will have a combined capacity of 758 MWdc of solar power and 300 MW/1,200 MWh…

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