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NTPC Green Energy Limited (NGEL), a subsidiary of NTPC Limited, has invited bids for the Engineering, Procurement and Construction (EPC) package for a 3,300 MWh Battery Energy Storage System (BESS) at the NTPC Renewable Energy Limited (REL) Khavda Solar Plant in Gujarat. The invitation for bids was issued on September 23, 2026, with bidding documents scheduled to be available from October 1, 2026.

The project will be developed at Pooling Substation-1 (PSS-1) in Khavda and will be divided into four BESS blocks. Block-1, Block-2 and Block-3 will each have a capacity of 300 MW/900 MWh, while Block-4 will have a capacity of 200 MW/600 MWh. Together, the four blocks will provide 1,100 MW of power capacity and 3,300 MWh of energy storage capacity.

Each BESS block will be connected at the 33 kV level of its designated solar plant. The EPC contractor will have turnkey responsibility for the project, covering design, engineering, manufacturing and supply, transportation, storage, installation, testing and commissioning of the grid-connected BESS. The scope will also include bus extension work required to connect the storage system with the existing 33 kV pooling switchgear.

NGEL has specified a design life of 25 years for the BESS and battery systems, based on daily single-cycle operation. The contractor will be responsible for managing battery and system degradation during the operating period. The minimum dispatchable capacity at the Point of Interconnection (POI) is required to remain at 100% at Commercial Operation Date (COD), reducing to 80% by the tenth year and 70% by the fifteenth year.

The tender specifies a minimum monthly round-trip efficiency of 80%, including auxiliary consumption, along with an annual system availability requirement of 98%. The selected contractor will also provide comprehensive operation and maintenance services for 15 years, including applicable warranties and service level agreements.

The EPC contractor will be responsible for meeting grid and power quality requirements, configuring the Energy Management System (EMS), maintaining site safety and complying with applicable operational requirements. The contractor will also bear Deviation Settlement Mechanism (DSM) charges attributable during the contract period as specified in the tender.

For logistics and material management, NGEL will provide an earmarked Private Bonded Warehouse at the project site under Section 58 of the Customs Act, 1962, through the MOOWR Scheme. Bidders will be responsible for customs compliance and are required to consider the associated financial benefits while submitting their price bids.

The bidding process will follow a single-stage, two-envelope system comprising Techno-Commercial and Price Bids, followed by a reverse auction. Details regarding the Earnest Money Deposit, Performance Bank Guarantee, qualification requirements and detailed technical specifications will be provided in the complete tender documents. Interested bidders can access the documents through NTPC’s tender platform and NGEL’s website from October 1, 2026.

Polycab India Limited, India’s No. 1 wires and cables company, is proud to associate as the Thematic Partner for Quality, Safety & Reliability at ELECRAMA 2027, the 17th edition of the flagship exhibition of the global electrical and allied industries, to be held from February 20–24, 2027, at Greater Noida.

ELECRAMA 2027 is expected to bring together more than 1,000 exhibitors and a wide cross-section of the global power and electrical ecosystem, providing a significant platform for industry dialogue, knowledge exchange and business engagement. Themed around key priorities shaping the sector, including sustainability, innovation, digitisation, quality, safety and artificial intelligence, the event will bring together stakeholders to explore the future of the electrical industry. In this context, Polycab’s association with the Quality, Safety & Reliability theme reflects its commitment to advancing conversations around the fundamentals that underpin a safe, dependable and resilient electrical ecosystem.

Shashi Amin, Director & CEO – B2B Channel & Corporate Communication, Polycab India Limited, and Vice Chairman ELECRAMA said “Polycab has shared a longstanding years association with IEEMA, with a common commitment towards the growth and advancement of India’s electrical industry. As part of this continued association, we are pleased to partner with ELECRAMA 2027 as the Thematic Sponsor. Through this partnership, we look forward to contributing to a strong message on safety, encouraging awareness and responsible practices, and the importance of quality across the electrical value chain. As India’s electrification journey gathers momentum, a safer and reliable electrical ecosystem will be an important part of India’s infrastructure and nation-building journey, and we see this as our contribution towards the larger vision of a Viksit Bharat.”

With India’s electrical infrastructure evolving rapidly to support urbanisation, industrial growth and the transition towards a more electrified economy, the industry has a critical role to play in building the foundations for sustainable growth. Polycab remains committed to contributing to this journey by advancing quality-led manufacturing, responsible practices and greater awareness around electrical safety.

Polycab India Limited, India’s No. 1 wires and cables company, is proud to associate as the Thematic Partner for Quality, Safety & Reliability at ELECRAMA 2027, the 17th edition of the flagship exhibition of the global electrical and allied industries, to be held from February 20–24, 2027, at Greater Noida.

ELECRAMA 2027 is expected to bring together more than 1,000 exhibitors and a wide cross-section of the global power and electrical ecosystem, providing a significant platform for industry dialogue, knowledge exchange and business engagement. Themed around key priorities shaping the sector, including sustainability, innovation, digitisation, quality, safety and artificial intelligence, the event will bring together stakeholders to explore the future of the electrical industry. In this context, Polycab’s association with the Quality, Safety & Reliability theme reflects its commitment to advancing conversations around the fundamentals that underpin a safe, dependable and resilient electrical ecosystem.

Shashi Amin, Director & CEO – B2B Channel & Corporate Communication, Polycab India Limited, and Vice Chairman ELECRAMA said “Polycab has shared a longstanding years association with IEEMA, with a common commitment towards the growth and advancement of India’s electrical industry. As part of this continued association, we are pleased to partner with ELECRAMA 2027 as the Thematic Sponsor. Through this partnership, we look forward to contributing to a strong message on safety, encouraging awareness and responsible practices, and the importance of quality across the electrical value chain. As India’s electrification journey gathers momentum, a safer and reliable electrical ecosystem will be an important part of India’s infrastructure and nation-building journey, and we see this as our contribution towards the larger vision of a Viksit Bharat.”

With India’s electrical infrastructure evolving rapidly to support urbanisation, industrial growth and the transition towards a more electrified economy, the industry has a critical role to play in building the foundations for sustainable growth. Polycab remains committed to contributing to this journey by advancing quality-led manufacturing, responsible practices and greater awareness around electrical safety.

Polycab India Limited, India’s No. 1 wires and cables company, is proud to associate as the Thematic Partner for Quality, Safety & Reliability at ELECRAMA 2027, the 17th edition of the flagship exhibition of the global electrical and allied industries, to be held from February 20–24, 2027, at Greater Noida.

ELECRAMA 2027 is expected to bring together more than 1,000 exhibitors and a wide cross-section of the global power and electrical ecosystem, providing a significant platform for industry dialogue, knowledge exchange and business engagement. Themed around key priorities shaping the sector, including sustainability, innovation, digitisation, quality, safety and artificial intelligence, the event will bring together stakeholders to explore the future of the electrical industry. In this context, Polycab’s association with the Quality, Safety & Reliability theme reflects its commitment to advancing conversations around the fundamentals that underpin a safe, dependable and resilient electrical ecosystem.

Shashi Amin, Director & CEO – B2B Channel & Corporate Communication, Polycab India Limited, and Vice Chairman ELECRAMA said “Polycab has shared a longstanding years association with IEEMA, with a common commitment towards the growth and advancement of India’s electrical industry. As part of this continued association, we are pleased to partner with ELECRAMA 2027 as the Thematic Sponsor. Through this partnership, we look forward to contributing to a strong message on safety, encouraging awareness and responsible practices, and the importance of quality across the electrical value chain. As India’s electrification journey gathers momentum, a safer and reliable electrical ecosystem will be an important part of India’s infrastructure and nation-building journey, and we see this as our contribution towards the larger vision of a Viksit Bharat.”

With India’s electrical infrastructure evolving rapidly to support urbanisation, industrial growth and the transition towards a more electrified economy, the industry has a critical role to play in building the foundations for sustainable growth. Polycab remains committed to contributing to this journey by advancing quality-led manufacturing, responsible practices and greater awareness around electrical safety.

Polycab India Limited, India’s No. 1 wires and cables company, is proud to associate as the Thematic Partner for Quality, Safety & Reliability at ELECRAMA 2027, the 17th edition of the flagship exhibition of the global electrical and allied industries, to be held from February 20–24, 2027, at Greater Noida.

ELECRAMA 2027 is expected to bring together more than 1,000 exhibitors and a wide cross-section of the global power and electrical ecosystem, providing a significant platform for industry dialogue, knowledge exchange and business engagement. Themed around key priorities shaping the sector, including sustainability, innovation, digitisation, quality, safety and artificial intelligence, the event will bring together stakeholders to explore the future of the electrical industry. In this context, Polycab’s association with the Quality, Safety & Reliability theme reflects its commitment to advancing conversations around the fundamentals that underpin a safe, dependable and resilient electrical ecosystem.

Shashi Amin, Director & CEO – B2B Channel & Corporate Communication, Polycab India Limited, and Vice Chairman ELECRAMA said “Polycab has shared a longstanding years association with IEEMA, with a common commitment towards the growth and advancement of India’s electrical industry. As part of this continued association, we are pleased to partner with ELECRAMA 2027 as the Thematic Sponsor. Through this partnership, we look forward to contributing to a strong message on safety, encouraging awareness and responsible practices, and the importance of quality across the electrical value chain. As India’s electrification journey gathers momentum, a safer and reliable electrical ecosystem will be an important part of India’s infrastructure and nation-building journey, and we see this as our contribution towards the larger vision of a Viksit Bharat.”

With India’s electrical infrastructure evolving rapidly to support urbanisation, industrial growth and the transition towards a more electrified economy, the industry has a critical role to play in building the foundations for sustainable growth. Polycab remains committed to contributing to this journey by advancing quality-led manufacturing, responsible practices and greater awareness around electrical safety.

Polycab India Limited, India’s No. 1 wires and cables company, is proud to associate as the Thematic Partner for Quality, Safety & Reliability at ELECRAMA 2027, the 17th edition of the flagship exhibition of the global electrical and allied industries, to be held from February 20–24, 2027, at Greater Noida.

ELECRAMA 2027 is expected to bring together more than 1,000 exhibitors and a wide cross-section of the global power and electrical ecosystem, providing a significant platform for industry dialogue, knowledge exchange and business engagement. Themed around key priorities shaping the sector, including sustainability, innovation, digitisation, quality, safety and artificial intelligence, the event will bring together stakeholders to explore the future of the electrical industry. In this context, Polycab’s association with the Quality, Safety & Reliability theme reflects its commitment to advancing conversations around the fundamentals that underpin a safe, dependable and resilient electrical ecosystem.

Shashi Amin, Director & CEO – B2B Channel & Corporate Communication, Polycab India Limited, and Vice Chairman ELECRAMA said “Polycab has shared a longstanding years association with IEEMA, with a common commitment towards the growth and advancement of India’s electrical industry. As part of this continued association, we are pleased to partner with ELECRAMA 2027 as the Thematic Sponsor. Through this partnership, we look forward to contributing to a strong message on safety, encouraging awareness and responsible practices, and the importance of quality across the electrical value chain. As India’s electrification journey gathers momentum, a safer and reliable electrical ecosystem will be an important part of India’s infrastructure and nation-building journey, and we see this as our contribution towards the larger vision of a Viksit Bharat.”

With India’s electrical infrastructure evolving rapidly to support urbanisation, industrial growth and the transition towards a more electrified economy, the industry has a critical role to play in building the foundations for sustainable growth. Polycab remains committed to contributing to this journey by advancing quality-led manufacturing, responsible practices and greater awareness around electrical safety.

The PM Surya Ghar: Muft Bijli Yojana (PMSG: MBY) portal has introduced a new consumer approval mechanism for Vendor-Consumer Agreements, aimed at enhancing transparency and accountability in the rooftop solar installation process.

Under the revised process, consumers will now be required to review and approve the Vendor-Consumer Agreement through their portal login before the installation can proceed.

Vendors uploading agreements through the My Applications module must enter the total cost of the rooftop solar (RTS) installation, including taxes and all applicable charges. The total amount entered must correspond with the quotation amount submitted during the Feasibility stage, wherever applicable, including loan applications and installations involving capacities above 10 kW.

After the vendor uploads the agreement, the application status will remain pending and display the message “Agreement sent to Consumer for Confirmation.” The consumer will subsequently receive an SMS, email and portal notification prompting them to review the agreement and either approve or reject it.

The Upload Installation option will remain disabled until the consumer provides approval. In case the agreement is rejected, the vendor will be able to access the consumer’s remarks and upload a revised document for consideration.

The updated process also provides that any changes made to an agreement after consumer approval will invalidate the earlier approval. The revised agreement will then have to undergo the consumer verification process again.

The PMSG: MBY team has advised vendors to carefully verify all information before uploading agreements. This includes agreement details, component brands, pricing and other relevant information, which should accurately match the details recorded on the portal as well as the actual installation.

The new mechanism is intended to provide consumers with greater visibility into installation costs and agreement terms while strengthening transparency throughout the rooftop solar adoption process under the PM Surya Ghar scheme.

The PM Surya Ghar: Muft Bijli Yojana (PMSG: MBY) portal has introduced a new consumer approval mechanism for Vendor-Consumer Agreements, aimed at enhancing transparency and accountability in the rooftop solar installation process.

Under the revised process, consumers will now be required to review and approve the Vendor-Consumer Agreement through their portal login before the installation can proceed.

Vendors uploading agreements through the My Applications module must enter the total cost of the rooftop solar (RTS) installation, including taxes and all applicable charges. The total amount entered must correspond with the quotation amount submitted during the Feasibility stage, wherever applicable, including loan applications and installations involving capacities above 10 kW.

After the vendor uploads the agreement, the application status will remain pending and display the message “Agreement sent to Consumer for Confirmation.” The consumer will subsequently receive an SMS, email and portal notification prompting them to review the agreement and either approve or reject it.

The Upload Installation option will remain disabled until the consumer provides approval. In case the agreement is rejected, the vendor will be able to access the consumer’s remarks and upload a revised document for consideration.

The updated process also provides that any changes made to an agreement after consumer approval will invalidate the earlier approval. The revised agreement will then have to undergo the consumer verification process again.

The PMSG: MBY team has advised vendors to carefully verify all information before uploading agreements. This includes agreement details, component brands, pricing and other relevant information, which should accurately match the details recorded on the portal as well as the actual installation.

The new mechanism is intended to provide consumers with greater visibility into installation costs and agreement terms while strengthening transparency throughout the rooftop solar adoption process under the PM Surya Ghar scheme.