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Bharat Petroleum Corporation Limited (BPCL) has invited bids for the design, engineering, supply, installation, testing and commissioning of a 1 MWp on-grid captive rooftop solar power system at its Bina Refinery in Madhya Pradesh.

The project will be developed using domestically manufactured solar cells and modules under the Domestic Content Requirement (DCR), aligning the proposed installation with India’s focus on domestic solar manufacturing and deployment.

The tender has been issued for BPCL’s Bina Refinery in Bina, Sagar district, Madhya Pradesh. The procurement is being undertaken through the government tendering system, with the project covering the complete development of the rooftop solar installation.

The scope includes engineering and design, supply of equipment and materials, installation, testing and commissioning of the solar rooftop system. The selected contractor will also be responsible for the associated comprehensive requirements specified under the tender.

The proposed 1 MWp grid-connected captive solar system is expected to contribute to renewable electricity generation for BPCL’s refinery operations. The project is part of the broader adoption of captive and distributed solar installations by energy-sector companies seeking to increase renewable power utilisation across their operations.

BPCL has been pursuing renewable energy deployment across its infrastructure. In August 2026, the company also invited bids for a 1 MWp DC solar power project at its Sanghvi Pumping Station, linked to capacity augmentation of the Manmad-Mangalia pipeline section.

The Bina rooftop project adds another solar installation to BPCL’s renewable energy initiatives, while the DCR requirement creates a direct linkage with India’s domestic solar module and cell manufacturing ecosystem.

According to available tender information, the Bina Refinery procurement was published through the government e-procurement system, with the tender reference GEM/2026/B/7920033. The bid submission deadline is September 21, 2026, at 7:00 PM.

The project highlights the increasing use of rooftop and captive solar systems within India’s industrial and refining sector, where renewable generation can be deployed directly at existing operational facilities.

REConnect Energy, through its special purpose vehicle (SPV) FlexGrid One Private Limited, has partnered with BSES Rajdhani Power Limited (BRPL) to develop a 12.5 MW/25 MWh Battery Energy Storage System (BESS) at the Shivalik Grid Substation in Malviya Nagar, Delhi.

The agreement was signed in the presence of Abhishek Ranjan, CEO, BRPL, Bernhard Voelcker of GIZ India, and senior representatives from BRPL, FlexGrid One, WRI India and TERI. Chetan Singh Adhikari, Director-Business Development, represented FlexGrid One at the signing.

According to REConnect Energy, the Shivalik BESS will feature grid-forming inverter technology, which the company describes as India’s first deployment of this advanced grid-support capability.

Unlike conventional BESS applications focused primarily on energy storage, grid-forming technology enables the system to provide additional support to the power network. The company said the BESS will be capable of supporting voltage and frequency stability, strengthening grid resilience and contributing to grid restoration following outages.

The project will also use REConnect Energy’s Energy Management System (EMS) to manage the BESS and optimise its interaction with the grid. The EMS is designed to provide real-time monitoring, charge and discharge management, State of Charge (SoC) optimisation, dispatch scheduling, peak-demand management and grid-support functions.

The EMS will integrate with the Battery Management System (BMS), Power Conversion System (PCS), SCADA and utility control systems, enabling coordinated operation of the storage asset.

REConnect Energy said its experience in SCADA, Renewable Energy Management Centres (REMCs), renewable energy forecasting, scheduling, power-system operations and electricity markets will support the development of the EMS for the project.

The company said the approach is intended to look beyond battery operation by considering grid requirements and determining how stored energy can be deployed to support power-system operations.

The project is also supported through the wider energy-storage ecosystem. GIZ, through its StoREin initiative, is supporting the deployment of grid-forming inverter technology for renewable energy integration in India. The initiative is led by the Ministry of New and Renewable Energy (MNRE).

The Shivalik BESS project is expected to demonstrate how advanced inverter technology, energy storage and intelligent energy management can be integrated to provide grid-support functions alongside conventional energy storage capabilities.

REConnect Energy, through its special purpose vehicle (SPV) FlexGrid One Private Limited, has partnered with BSES Rajdhani Power Limited (BRPL) to develop a 12.5 MW/25 MWh Battery Energy Storage System (BESS) at the Shivalik Grid Substation in Malviya Nagar, Delhi.

The agreement was signed in the presence of Abhishek Ranjan, CEO, BRPL, Bernhard Voelcker of GIZ India, and senior representatives from BRPL, FlexGrid One, WRI India and TERI. Chetan Singh Adhikari, Director-Business Development, represented FlexGrid One at the signing.

According to REConnect Energy, the Shivalik BESS will feature grid-forming inverter technology, which the company describes as India’s first deployment of this advanced grid-support capability.

Unlike conventional BESS applications focused primarily on energy storage, grid-forming technology enables the system to provide additional support to the power network. The company said the BESS will be capable of supporting voltage and frequency stability, strengthening grid resilience and contributing to grid restoration following outages.

The project will also use REConnect Energy’s Energy Management System (EMS) to manage the BESS and optimise its interaction with the grid. The EMS is designed to provide real-time monitoring, charge and discharge management, State of Charge (SoC) optimisation, dispatch scheduling, peak-demand management and grid-support functions.

The EMS will integrate with the Battery Management System (BMS), Power Conversion System (PCS), SCADA and utility control systems, enabling coordinated operation of the storage asset.

REConnect Energy said its experience in SCADA, Renewable Energy Management Centres (REMCs), renewable energy forecasting, scheduling, power-system operations and electricity markets will support the development of the EMS for the project.

The company said the approach is intended to look beyond battery operation by considering grid requirements and determining how stored energy can be deployed to support power-system operations.

The project is also supported through the wider energy-storage ecosystem. GIZ, through its StoREin initiative, is supporting the deployment of grid-forming inverter technology for renewable energy integration in India. The initiative is led by the Ministry of New and Renewable Energy (MNRE).

The Shivalik BESS project is expected to demonstrate how advanced inverter technology, energy storage and intelligent energy management can be integrated to provide grid-support functions alongside conventional energy storage capabilities.

REConnect Energy, through its special purpose vehicle (SPV) FlexGrid One Private Limited, has partnered with BSES Rajdhani Power Limited (BRPL) to develop a 12.5 MW/25 MWh Battery Energy Storage System (BESS) at the Shivalik Grid Substation in Malviya Nagar, Delhi.

The agreement was signed in the presence of Abhishek Ranjan, CEO, BRPL, Bernhard Voelcker of GIZ India, and senior representatives from BRPL, FlexGrid One, WRI India and TERI. Chetan Singh Adhikari, Director-Business Development, represented FlexGrid One at the signing.

According to REConnect Energy, the Shivalik BESS will feature grid-forming inverter technology, which the company describes as India’s first deployment of this advanced grid-support capability.

Unlike conventional BESS applications focused primarily on energy storage, grid-forming technology enables the system to provide additional support to the power network. The company said the BESS will be capable of supporting voltage and frequency stability, strengthening grid resilience and contributing to grid restoration following outages.

The project will also use REConnect Energy’s Energy Management System (EMS) to manage the BESS and optimise its interaction with the grid. The EMS is designed to provide real-time monitoring, charge and discharge management, State of Charge (SoC) optimisation, dispatch scheduling, peak-demand management and grid-support functions.

The EMS will integrate with the Battery Management System (BMS), Power Conversion System (PCS), SCADA and utility control systems, enabling coordinated operation of the storage asset.

REConnect Energy said its experience in SCADA, Renewable Energy Management Centres (REMCs), renewable energy forecasting, scheduling, power-system operations and electricity markets will support the development of the EMS for the project.

The company said the approach is intended to look beyond battery operation by considering grid requirements and determining how stored energy can be deployed to support power-system operations.

The project is also supported through the wider energy-storage ecosystem. GIZ, through its StoREin initiative, is supporting the deployment of grid-forming inverter technology for renewable energy integration in India. The initiative is led by the Ministry of New and Renewable Energy (MNRE).

The Shivalik BESS project is expected to demonstrate how advanced inverter technology, energy storage and intelligent energy management can be integrated to provide grid-support functions alongside conventional energy storage capabilities.

National Thermal Power Corporation Limited (NTPC) has terminated the contract awarded to GR Infraprojects Ltd for a 400 MWh battery energy storage system (BESS) at the Mouda Super Thermal Power Station in Maharashtra.

The contract, valued at ₹413.37 crore, was awarded to GR Infraprojects in March 2026. According to NTPC, the contractor failed to fulfil its contractual obligations and achieve the required progress on the project.

The BESS project was scheduled to be completed within 15 months. However, NTPC said that critical project activities experienced significant delays, affecting the progress of the development.

NTPC had previously issued a notice to GR Infraprojects directing the company to take immediate corrective measures to address the delays. However, the power utility stated that the required remedial actions were not undertaken.

Following the termination, NTPC has encashed securities worth approximately ₹91 crore available under the contract. The company said the action was taken in accordance with the applicable contractual provisions.

The Mouda BESS project is intended to support the integration of renewable energy into the power system. The project forms part of NTPC’s broader efforts to deploy battery energy storage alongside its conventional generation assets and strengthen flexibility in power system operations.

NTPC has now initiated the process of re-tendering the project at the risk and cost of GR Infraprojects. The company said it is taking steps to facilitate an early re-award and ensure timely completion of the BESS project.

The termination comes amid a separate contractual development between the two companies. On September 16, GR Infraprojects said it had issued a termination notice to NTPC, citing continuing force majeure and war-risk circumstances, along with contractual issues.

Meanwhile, NTPC shares declined 1.81% on Friday to close at ₹323.65, compared with ₹329.60 in the previous trading session.

National Thermal Power Corporation Limited (NTPC) has terminated the contract awarded to GR Infraprojects Ltd for a 400 MWh battery energy storage system (BESS) at the Mouda Super Thermal Power Station in Maharashtra.

The contract, valued at ₹413.37 crore, was awarded to GR Infraprojects in March 2026. According to NTPC, the contractor failed to fulfil its contractual obligations and achieve the required progress on the project.

The BESS project was scheduled to be completed within 15 months. However, NTPC said that critical project activities experienced significant delays, affecting the progress of the development.

NTPC had previously issued a notice to GR Infraprojects directing the company to take immediate corrective measures to address the delays. However, the power utility stated that the required remedial actions were not undertaken.

Following the termination, NTPC has encashed securities worth approximately ₹91 crore available under the contract. The company said the action was taken in accordance with the applicable contractual provisions.

The Mouda BESS project is intended to support the integration of renewable energy into the power system. The project forms part of NTPC’s broader efforts to deploy battery energy storage alongside its conventional generation assets and strengthen flexibility in power system operations.

NTPC has now initiated the process of re-tendering the project at the risk and cost of GR Infraprojects. The company said it is taking steps to facilitate an early re-award and ensure timely completion of the BESS project.

The termination comes amid a separate contractual development between the two companies. On September 16, GR Infraprojects said it had issued a termination notice to NTPC, citing continuing force majeure and war-risk circumstances, along with contractual issues.

Meanwhile, NTPC shares declined 1.81% on Friday to close at ₹323.65, compared with ₹329.60 in the previous trading session.

National Thermal Power Corporation Limited (NTPC) has terminated the contract awarded to GR Infraprojects Ltd for a 400 MWh battery energy storage system (BESS) at the Mouda Super Thermal Power Station in Maharashtra.

The contract, valued at ₹413.37 crore, was awarded to GR Infraprojects in March 2026. According to NTPC, the contractor failed to fulfil its contractual obligations and achieve the required progress on the project.

The BESS project was scheduled to be completed within 15 months. However, NTPC said that critical project activities experienced significant delays, affecting the progress of the development.

NTPC had previously issued a notice to GR Infraprojects directing the company to take immediate corrective measures to address the delays. However, the power utility stated that the required remedial actions were not undertaken.

Following the termination, NTPC has encashed securities worth approximately ₹91 crore available under the contract. The company said the action was taken in accordance with the applicable contractual provisions.

The Mouda BESS project is intended to support the integration of renewable energy into the power system. The project forms part of NTPC’s broader efforts to deploy battery energy storage alongside its conventional generation assets and strengthen flexibility in power system operations.

NTPC has now initiated the process of re-tendering the project at the risk and cost of GR Infraprojects. The company said it is taking steps to facilitate an early re-award and ensure timely completion of the BESS project.

The termination comes amid a separate contractual development between the two companies. On September 16, GR Infraprojects said it had issued a termination notice to NTPC, citing continuing force majeure and war-risk circumstances, along with contractual issues.

Meanwhile, NTPC shares declined 1.81% on Friday to close at ₹323.65, compared with ₹329.60 in the previous trading session.