Uttarakhand Invites Bids for 90 MW/225 MWh Battery Storage Project
Uttarakhand has invited bids for a 90 MW/225 MWh battery energy storage project, according to a single trade-press report.
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Current Summary
Uttarakhand Jal Vidyut Nigam (UJVN) has invited bids for a 90 MW/225 MWh standalone battery energy storage system, according to a SolarQuarter report published August 5, corroborating an earlier Mercom India report. A subsequent Saur Energy report specifies the project will be located near the Chilla Hydroelectric Project. An Energetica India Magazine report, also published August 5, adds that 60 MWh of the project's capacity is eligible for Viability Gap Funding (VGF). The total project cost and expected commissioning timeline have not been detailed.
What We Know
- Uttarakhand has invited bids for a 90 MW/225 MWh battery energy storage project.
- The tendering authority is Uttarakhand Jal Vidyut Nigam (UJVN).
- The battery storage project will be sited near the Chilla Hydroelectric Project.
- 60 MWh of the 225 MWh battery storage capacity is eligible for Viability Gap Funding (VGF), per Energetica India Magazine
What Is Still Unclear
- The tendering authority.
- The project's location within the state.
- Estimated cost and funding source.
- Expected commissioning timeline.
What Changed
- 5 Aug, 10:41 amAn Energetica India Magazine report published August 5 specifies that of the 90 MW/225 MWh battery energy storage system tender floated by UJVNL, 60 MWh is eligible for Viability Gap Funding (VGF).
- 5 Aug, 08:50 amA Saur Energy report published August 5 specifies that the 90 MW/225 MWh battery storage tender is sited near the Chilla Hydroelectric Project.
- 5 Aug, 05:50 amA SolarQuarter report published August 5 identifies the tendering authority as Uttarakhand Jal Vidyut Nigam (UJVN), corroborating the earlier Mercom India report on the 90 MW/225 MWh battery storage bid.
- 5 Aug, 05:31 amSignal detected: Uttarakhand Invites Bids for 90 MW/225 MWh Battery Storage Project