GoodEnough Energy to set up 20 GWh battery storage factory in Jammu & Kashmir
Noida-based GoodEnough Energy will set up a battery energy storage gigafactory with an annual capacity of 20 GWh in Jammu & Kashmir. The factory’s initial capacity of 7 GWh will commence operations by October 2024.
GUVNL tenders for 250 MW/500 MWh standalone battery storage, 1 GW of solar projects
Gujarat Urja Vikas Nigam Ltd (GUVNL) has invited bids to set up 250 MW/500 MWh of standalone battery energy storage systems connected with the State grid. It has also tendered for the development of up to 1 GW of solar power projects.
MNRE issues guidelines for setting up green hydrogen hubs in India
Under the National Green Hydrogen Mission, at least two green hydrogen hubs will be set up by FY 2025-26 with central financial assistance of INR 200 crore for creating the core infrastructure. Each of the hubs will have a production capacity of at least 100,000 mtpa.
Maharashtra tenders for 1 GW pumped storage, 5 GW solar power
Maharashtra State Electricity Distribution Co. Ltd (MSEDCL) has invited bids to provide grid-connected energy storage capacity of 1,000 MW/8,000 MWh from pumped hydro storage plants located anywhere in India. It will enter into energy storage facility agreement with the selected developers on an annual fixed charge basis for a period of 40 years. Bidding closes on April 15.
IndiGrid awarded 180 MW/360 MWh battery storage project by GUVNL
IndiGrid will develop the 180 MW/360 MWh battery energy storage system on a build-own-operate basis in Gujarat.
NTPC invites bids for 200 MWh thermal energy storage pilot project
NTPC has invited bids to set up a pilot project for 200 MWh of thermal energy storage system integrated with a thermal power plant to supply 15 MW of additional electrical power.
SECI allocates 480 MW renewables-plus-storage at $0.068/kWh
The winning developers will set up renewable energy projects backed with energy storage system to supply firm and dispatchable RE power in a demand-following manner.
Tata Power commissions India’s largest solar and battery energy storage project in Chhattisgarh
Tata Power Solar Systems has commissioned a 100 MW solar PV plant coupled with a 120 MWh utility-scale battery energy storage system (BESS) in the Indian state of Chhattisgarh. The BESS for the project was supplied by Tata AutoComp Systems.
Battery prices collapsing, grid-tied energy storage expanding
From July 2023 through summer 2024, battery cell pricing is expected to plummet by more than 60% due to a surge in electric vehicle (EV) adoption and grid expansion in China and the United States.
Gensol Engineering wins 70 MW/140 MWh in GUVNL’s battery energy storage tender
Gensol Engineering Ltd will deploy a 70 MW/140 MWh battery energy storage system for use by Gujarat Urja Vikas Nigam Ltd (GUVNL) on an on-demand basis.
