Gujarat Urja Vikas Nigam Limited (GUVNL) has announced the results of its phase-VII viability gap funding tender for 2,000 MW/4,000 MWh standalone battery energy storage systems (BESS).
The awarded capacities and tariffs include Sun Drops Energia, wholly owned subsidiary of KP Group, 445 MW/890 MWh; Rs 185,390 per MW per month, Engie Energy India (280 MW/560 MWh; Rs 187,000), Mecpower Solutions (65 MW/130 MWh; Rs 187,994), Samavist Energy Solutions (100 MW/200 MWh; Rs 188,499) and Stockwell Solar Services (130 MW/260 MWh; Rs 188,991). Other winners include Solar91 Cleantech (65 MW/130 MWh; Rs 188,992), Viviana Power Tech (65 MW/130 MWh; Rs 188,993), Ultimate Flexipack (450 MW/900 MWh; Rs 189,000) and Rajesh Power Services (65 MW/130 MWh; Rs 189,000). The scope of work includes the design, construction, and operation of the storage systems with associated infrastructure, including transmission lines and compliance with dispatch and metering protocols set by the state load dispatch centre and GUVNL.