KPCL Invites Bids for 1 GW Solar Plus 1 GW/2 GWh BESS Projects in Karnataka
Karnataka Power Corporation has invited bids to develop 1,000 MW of ground-mounted solar capacity integrated with 1,000 MW/2,000 MWh of co-located battery energy storage systems (BESS) across Karnataka under a BOO model.
November 12, 2026. By Mrinmoy Dey
The projects must be developed on a build, own and operate (BOO) basis. The projects will not be eligible for Viability Gap Funding (VGF) support.
The scope of work includes the development of the solar PV and co-located BESS projects. BESS shall mandatorily constitute part of the Solar PV project. BESS of at least 1 MW/2 MWh capacity for every 1 MW of solar component capacity (in AC) shall mandatorily be installed by RPD as part of the Project.
The scope of work also includes supply and installation of inverters/PCUs, module mounting structures (fixed-tilt or tracker), DC/AC cabling, transformers, plant SCADA, weather monitoring stations and allied Balance-of-System (BoS) equipment.
The developer must also supply the Battery Management System (BMS), Energy Management System (EMS), Power Conversion System (PCS), fire detection and suppression, HVAC/thermal management, and associated protection and control systems.
The BESS must also be integrated with the solar PV plant’s SCADA and KPCL/SLDC’s scheduling and dispatch systems to ensure firm, dispatchable power during the contracted discharge period.
The bidders must furnish INR 7 lakh/MW for the solar component and INR 4.5 lakh/MWh for the BESS component. Selected bidders must deposit a cumulative sum of INR 17.50 lakh/MW for the solar component and INR 11.25 lakh/MWh for the BESS components, as a Performance Bank Guarantee (PBG).
The last date for submission of bids is November 23, 2026. The techno-commercial bids will be opened on November 24, 2026.
The minimum quantity for bidding is 50 MW solar capacity integrated with 50 MW/100 MWh BESS capacity.
Land for the projects must be identified and acquired/leased by the bidder in Karnataka.
Bidders will also be responsible for developing evacuation infrastructure from the project switchyard up to the STU interconnection point. KPCL shall provide a list of pooling substations for connectivity and evacuation of power from the project.
KPCL shall sign a 25-year power purchase agreement (PPA) with the winning bidders.
Solar PV modules must be sourced under the Non-DCR (Open) category and be listed in MNRE’s Approved List of Models and Manufacturers (ALMM) applicable to the open category at the time of bidding.
The developer must maintain a minimum annual CUF of 19 percent AC, with a permissible variation of +10 percent and -15 percent from the declared value for the first 10 years from SCSD. Thereafter, the minimum annual CUF must remain at 16 percent AC, with a permissible variation of +10 percent and -20 percent from the declared value until the end of the PPA.
For the solar PV component, the bidder, individually or through its consortium members, must have at least 100 MW of cumulative operational capacity, including one project of at least 50 MW that has been operational for a minimum of one year before the bid due date.
For the BESS component, the bidder must have developed at least 100 MWh of cumulative capacity, including one project or order of at least 30 MWh that has been operational for at least one year before the bid due date. Alternatively, the bidder can demonstrate a technology collaboration, tie-up or supply agreement with an established BESS technology provider or cell/pack manufacturer with a global track record of supplying at least 500 MWh of grid-connected BESS capacity.
Average Annual Turnover of the bidder for the last three financial years must be at least INR 2.4 crore/MW of the bid capacity for Solar PV (AC). The Net Worth during the last financial year must be equal to or greater than a cumulative sum of INR 70 lakh/MW for solar capacity and INR 45 lakh/MWh for BESS capacity.
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