India launches bidding for 2GW solar energy and 4GWh energy storage

Recently, the Solar Energy Corporation of India (SECI) launched a tender for 2 gigawatts of solar power generation capacity and 4 gigawatt hours of energy storage systems, requiring bidders to install at least 500 kilowatts/2 megawatt hours of energy storage systems for each megawatt of solar energy they win.

The 2 GW grid connected solar project being tendered by SECI in India is equipped with a 1 GW/4 GWh energy storage system. These projects will adopt a 'build own operate' model and can be built anywhere in India.

Developers must install at least 500 kilowatts/2 megawatt hours of energy storage systems (ESS) for every 1 megawatt solar project. The components of the energy storage system can be owned by the developer or independently collaborated with a third party.

SECI will sign a 25 year Power Purchase Agreement (PPA) with the selected developer.