In a significant move to accelerate the integration of renewable energy, Maharashtra State Electricity Distribution Company Limited (MSEDCL) has issued a global tender for the deployment of 2,000 MW/4,000 MWh Battery Energy Storage Systems (BESS) across the state. The tender, launched under a tariff-based competitive bidding framework, aims to bolster grid stability and support the state’s Renewable Purchase Obligation (RPO) commitments.
As per the tender documents, the BESS installations must be capable of delivering a two-hour discharge duration and support two charge-discharge cycles per day. These systems will be strategically located across MSEDCL-specified sites and connected to Maharashtra’s intra-state transmission infrastructure. This design ensures operational flexibility and facilitates optimal use of surplus renewable power.
The bid process officially opened with the availability of documents from July 25, 2025, and includes a pre-bid meeting scheduled for August 18, 2025. Interested developers must submit their technical and financial bids by September 15, 2025, through e-bidding.
This initiative marks the second phase of MSEDCL’s BESS procurement plan, following an earlier 300 MW/600 MWh pilot tender. The project underscores Maharashtra’s strategic commitment to enhance energy storage capacity as a vital complement to its growing renewable portfolio. The tender is expected to attract both domestic and international players, setting the stage for large-scale battery deployment in India’s power sector.
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