Power Grid Corporation of India Limited (POWERGRID) has released a tender for the Battery Energy Storage System (BESS) Package BESS-03, part of its ambitious plan to establish 375 MW / 1,500 MWh of standalone battery energy storage systems across Tamil Nadu. This package focuses on seven projects totaling 100 MW / 400 MWh, designed with 1.5 cycle charging and discharging capability, underlining the state’s push for grid-scale energy storage to enhance power system reliability and flexibility.
Tender Details:
- Sector: Power & Energy
- Tender Type: Open (works contract)
- Bidder Eligibility: All Indian states
- Project Location: Tamil Nadu
- Publication Date: 23 January 2026, 7:48 PM
- Tender Document Sale: 23–28 January 2026, 11:55 PM
- Bid Submission (Soft Copy): 23–30 January 2026, 11:00 AM
- Bid Opening: 30 January 2026, 11:30 AM
- Tender Fee: ₹25,000
- EMD: ₹0 (to encourage wider participation)
- Tender Value & PBG: Not specified; detailed in tender documents
The tender is being invited by Ms. Vakati Silpa, Chief Manager, POWERGRID, with the official address at Saudamini, 3rd Floor, Plot No. 2, Sector 29, Gurgaon, Haryana – 122001.
This initiative represents a significant step in expanding large-scale battery energy storage infrastructure in Tamil Nadu, promoting renewable energy integration and strengthening grid stability through advanced storage technologies.
