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Ministry of Power Allows States to Develop Standalone BESS with 4-Hour 1-Cycle Configuration
The Ministry of Power has revised its guidelines to allow states to set up standalone battery energy storage system (BESS) projects under viability gap funding with flexible two-hour or four-hour configurations, aiming to enhance grid flexibility and renewable integration.
VGF For BESS Second Tranche | October 03, 2025 | By Mrinmoy Dey | 956
Uttar Pradesh Power Corporation Invites Bids for 375 MW/1,500 MWh Standalone BESS Projects
Uttar Pradesh Power Corporation Ltd. (UPPCL) has invited bids for setting up 375 MW/1,500 MWh standalone battery energy storage systems (BESS) in the state under the Tranche-2 of the Viability Gap Funding. Bid submission closes on October 13, 2025.
VGF For BESS Second Tranche | September 17, 2025 | By Mrinmoy Dey | 771
APTRANSCO Invites Bids for 1 GW/2 GWh Standalone BESS Projects in Andhra Pradesh
Transmission Corporation of Andhra Pradesh (APTRANSCO) has invited bids to set up 1,000 MW/2,000 MWh standalone battery energy storage systems across seven substations in Andhra Pradesh under the BOO model with VGF support. Bid submission ends on September 29, 2025.
VGF For BESS Second Tranche | August 29, 2025 | By Mrinmoy Dey | 772
Govt Tightens VGF Norms for BESS Projects; Mandates Indigenous EMS, Bans Refurbished Cells
The Ministry of Power has revised the guidelines for the second tranche of the VGF scheme for battery energy storage systems, mandating indigenous EMS software and prohibiting refurbished battery cells to ensure higher quality standards.
VGF For BESS Second Tranche | August 05, 2025 | By Mrinmoy Dey | 1780
GUVNL Invites Bids for 2,000 MW/4,000 MWh Standalone BESS Projects in Gujarat
Gujarat Urja Vikas Nigam Ltd. (GUVNL) has invited bids for setting up 2,000 MW/4,000 MWh standalone battery energy storage systems to be connected to 12 identified substations of the STU network in Gujarat under the second tranche of the VGF Scheme. Bid submission ends on September 11, 2025.
VGF For BESS Second Tranche | July 24, 2025 | By Mrinmoy Dey | 1427
RVUNL Invites Bids for 1 GW/2 GWh Standalone BESS Projects in Rajasthan
Rajasthan Rajya Vidyut Utpadan Nigam Ltd. (RVUNL) has invited bids to develop 1,000 MW/2,000 MWh standalone battery energy storage systems (BESS) under the second tranche of the Viability Gap Funding scheme, becoming the first state genco to do so. Bid submission ends on August 4, 2025.
VGF For BESS Second Tranche | June 21, 2025 | By Mrinmoy Dey | 1648
Ministry of Power Approves INR 5,400 Cr VGF to Develop 30 GWh BESS Across 15 States and NTPC
The Ministry of Power has approved the second tranche of its Viability Gap Funding (VGF) scheme, allocating INR 5,400 crore from the Power System Development Fund (PSDF) to support 30 GWh of Battery Energy Storage Systems (BESS) across 15 states and NTPC, as part of India’s push to integrate more renewable energy into the national grid.
VGF For BESS Second Tranche | June 10, 2025 | By Mrinmoy Dey | 2507
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