Power Grid Corporation of India Limited (POWERGRID) has issued a tender for the development of a large-scale Battery Energy Storage System (BESS) in Punjab, marking a significant step toward strengthening the state’s power infrastructure and supporting renewable energy integration.
The tender for “Package Punjab-BESS-02” was published under reference number CC/T/W-MISC/DOM/A00/26/03179. The project entails setting up a 100 MW/200 MWh battery energy storage system at Bathinda’s 220 kV Bhatinda Substation.
Part of Larger Energy Storage Plan
The project forms part of a broader initiative to develop 250 MW / 500 MWh of standalone battery storage capacity in Punjab. The initiative is designed to enhance grid reliability and manage the increasing share of renewable energy sources being integrated into the power network.
Systems that store energy in batteries are essential for maintaining a balance between the supply and demand of electricity. Surplus electricity produced during times of low demand will be stored in the proposed facility and released back into the grid when demand rises. This capability will guarantee a more dependable power supply throughout the area and aid in grid stabilization.
BOO Model with Competitive Bidding
The project will be awarded through a Tariff-Based Global Competitive Bidding (TBCB) process. It will follow the Build-Own-Operate (BOO) model, under which the selected developer will construct the facility, retain ownership, and operate it for a specified duration.
To improve financial viability and attract private sector participation, the project will receive Viability Gap Funding (VGF) from the Power System Development Fund (PSDF).
Bidding Details and Timeline
The bidding process is currently active on the PRANIT portal under RFX Number 5002005148. The sale of tender documents began on March 2, 2026, and will remain open until March 15, 2026, at 11:55 PM.
Interested bidders must submit their soft copy bids by March 17, 2026, before 11:00 AM, while the technical bids will be opened the same day at 11:30 AM.
The Power and Energy Projects “Works” category includes the tender. The project cost will be ascertained through tariff discovery during the competitive bidding process, even though the tender value is listed as zero. At this point, the Earnest Money Deposit (EMD) has been set at zero, but bidders must pay a non-refundable tender fee of ₹25,000.
The bidding process is being managed by Umesh Kumar Yadav, Manager at POWERGRID’s corporate office in Gurugram, Haryana.
Energy storage projects like this one in Bathinda are becoming more and more important as India rapidly increases its capacity for renewable energy. The project is a significant step toward bolstering Punjab’s electrical infrastructure and assisting India’s shift to a more dependable and clean energy system.
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