Power Grid Corporation of India Ltd has emerged as the successful bidder for a 2,000 MWh battery energy storage project in Andhra Pradesh. The project, awarded under tariff-based competitive bidding, marks a major step in India’s renewable energy transition and strengthens Power Grid’s role in grid modernization.
Power Grid Corporation of India Ltd (PGCIL), the country’s leading transmission utility, announced that it has secured the bid for setting up a 2,000 MWh Battery Energy Storage System (BESS) in Andhra Pradesh. The project, tendered under the Tariff-Based Competitive Bidding (TBCB) route with viability gap funding support, involves design, supply, erection, testing, and commissioning of advanced battery storage facilities.
This achievement positions Power Grid at the forefront of India’s energy storage revolution, enabling better integration of renewable energy into the national grid.
With India targeting ambitious renewable energy goals, large-scale storage projects like this are critical for balancing supply demand fluctuations and ensuring grid stability.
Key Highlights
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Project size: 2,000 MWh battery energy storage capacity in Andhra Pradesh.
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Tender details: Awarded under TBCB route with viability gap funding support.
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Scope of work: Design, supply, erection, testing, and commissioning of BESS systems.
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Strategic impact: Enhances renewable energy integration, grid reliability, and Power Grid’s leadership in clean energy infrastructure.
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National context: Supports India’s renewable energy targets and energy transition roadmap.
Sources: Power Grid Tender Portal; Mercom India Energy Storage Auctions