Recent tenders by SECI on grid-scale energy storage
India has set ambitious targets for renewable energy generation and is pushing towards meeting these goals. To achieve this, India is now looking at grid-scale energy storage systems. Recently, the Solar Energy Corporation of India (SECI) has invited tenders for a 20 MW (AC) solar PV power plant with 20 MW / 50 MWh battery energy storage system (BESS) at Phyang, Leh, UT of Ladakh, India. The project aims to reduce the dependency on conventional power generation sources and help Ladakh move towards a sustainable energy future.
| Tender Title | Location | Capacity | Tender Submission Deadline |
|---|---|---|---|
| 20 MW Solar PV Power Plant with 20 MW / 50 MWh BESS | Phyang, Leh, UT of Ladakh, India | 20 MW (AC) | 7th April 2021 |
| 2 MW Solar PV Power Plant with 1 MWh BESS | Kaza, Himachal Pradesh, India | 2 MW (AC) | 30th March 2021 |
| 100 MW Solar PV Project with 50 MW / 150 MWh BESS | Rajnandgaon, Chhattisgarh, India | 100 MW (AC) | TBA |
| 160 MW Solar-Wind Hybrid Power Plant with BESS | Ramagiri, Andhra Pradesh, India | 160 MW (AC) | TBA |
| 2×1.5 MW Solar PV Power Plant with BESS | Leh, India | 3 MW (AC) | TBA |
SECI’s recent tenders for grid-scale energy storage projects indicate India’s commitment towards renewable energy generation and its ambitious targets for reducing carbon emissions. The tender for a 20 MW (AC) solar PV power plant with 20 MW / 50 MWh BESS at Phyang, Leh, UT of Ladakh, India is a step towards a sustainable energy future. These projects are expected to create job opportunities, reduce the dependency on fossil fuels, and provide reliable power supply to remote areas.
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