Coal India Limited (CIL) and NLC India Renewables Limited (NIRL) have emerged as winners in NHPC’s 1,200 MW solar power auction for the Jalaun Solar Park in Uttar Pradesh, securing 600 MW each at a discovered tariff of INR 2.73/kWh. The auction, conducted by NHPC, aims to develop four solar power projects with a combined capacity of 1.2 GW at Jalaun Solar Park. Both developers have received Letters of Award (LoA) from Bundelkhand Saur Urja Limited (BSUL), a joint venture between NHPC and the Uttar Pradesh New and Renewable Energy Development Agency (UPNEDA).
Coal India said in a regulatory filing that its 600 MW project is expected to be commissioned within 18 months of signing the Power Purchase Agreement (PPA). The project involves an estimated investment of INR 2,831.11 crore.
The tender for the project was floated in July 2025, and the selected developers are required to procure solar modules only from manufacturers listed under the Ministry of New and Renewable Energy’s (MNRE) Approved List of Models and Manufacturers (ALMM).
While the current solar power tender from NHPC is for standalone solar generation, projects of this scale are expected to accelerate demand for Battery Energy Storage Systems (BESS) in the coming years. As India’s renewable energy capacity expands, grid-scale battery storage will play a crucial role in managing the intermittency of solar power, improving grid stability, enabling peak power supply, and supporting round-the-clock renewable energy delivery. Large solar parks such as Jalaun are likely candidates for future storage integration as the country moves toward a more flexible and reliable clean energy ecosystem.
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