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Rajasthan Awards 1GW/2GWh Standalone BESS Tender at Record-Low Tariffs

RVUNL awards 1GW/2GWh standalone BESS tender in Rajasthan at record-low tariffs of INR 1.775–1.785 lakh/MW/month, with eleven developers emerging as winners in a highly competitive auction.

VGF Support For BESS | October 08, 2025 | By EI News Network |  236

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 Support For BESS | October 03, 2025 | By Mrinmoy Dey |  738

UPERC Approves 375 MW/1500 MWh BESS Project for UPPCL

UPERC approves UPPCL’s 375 MW/1500 MWh battery storage project at Garautha, Jhansi, under VGF scheme. SJVN acts as implementing agency to boost renewable energy integration and manage peak demand efficiently.

VGF Support For BESS | September 12, 2025 | By EI News Network |  1308

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 Support For BESS | August 29, 2025 | By Mrinmoy Dey |  676

RVUNL Invites Bids for 500 MW/2,000 MWh Standalone BESS Projects in Rajasthan

Rajasthan Rajya Vidyut Utpadan Nigam (RVUNL) has invited bids to set up a 500 MW/2,000 MWh standalone battery energy storage system in Jaisalmer, Rajasthan, under the second tranche of the VGF scheme. Bid submission ends on September 23, 2025.

VGF Support For BESS | August 11, 2025 | By Mrinmoy Dey |  956

43 GWh of BESS Supported Under VGF Scheme with INR 9,160 Cr Outlay: Power Minister

To strengthen grid reliability and accelerate the clean energy transition, the Ministry of Power launched the Viability Gap Funding scheme to support 43 GWh of Battery Energy Storage Systems (BESS), allocating INR 9,160 crore, stated Union Power Minister Manohar Lal during a high-level Consultative Committee meeting.

VGF Support For BESS | August 06, 2025 | By Mrinmoy Dey |  624

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 Support For BESS | August 05, 2025 | By Mrinmoy Dey |  1591

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 Support For BESS | July 24, 2025 | By Mrinmoy Dey |  1304

ACME Solar, Patel Infrastructure Win NHPC’s 1,000 MWh BESS Auction in Andhra Pradesh

NHPC’s auction for setting up 500 MW/1,000 MWh InSTS-connected standalone BESS in Andhra Pradesh has attracted an L1 tariff of INR 2.08 lakh/MW/month. Patel Infrastructure (450 MWh) and ACME Solar (550 MWh) emerged as winners.

VGF Support For BESS | June 26, 2025 | By Mrinmoy Dey |  973

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 Support For BESS | June 21, 2025 | By Mrinmoy Dey |  1514

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