Jalaun BESS development has gained momentum as NHPC Limited invites bids for setting up 800 MW of Battery Energy Storage Systems (BESS) and supplying solar power combined with storage from the 1,200 MW Jalaun Solar Park in Uttar Pradesh. The tender issued on behalf of Bundelkhand Saur Urja Limited (BSUL) aims to integrate battery storage with the solar park to facilitate scheduled renewable power supply during peak and non-peak demand periods.
The procurement will follow a Build, Own and Operate (BOO) model, with developers selected through tariff-based competitive bidding followed by an e-reverse auction. The proposed arrangement will combine contracted solar generation with co-located battery storage facilities to support the scheduled delivery of electricity.
BSUL is a joint venture between NHPC Limited and the Uttar Pradesh New and Renewable Energy Development Agency (UPNEDA).
Jalaun Solar Park to Integrate 800 MW of Battery Storage
Located across Orai and Madhogarh tehsils in Jalaun district, the 1,200 MW solar park has Coal India Limited and NLC India Renewables Limited selected as solar power developers. The park has an annual contracted generation of 2,419 million units.
The solar power procurement tariff is in the range of ₹2.61-₹2.62 per kWh. Under the latest tender, NHPC is seeking developers to establish battery storage facilities and arrange power supply using solar generation from the park.
The proposed power transmission arrangement will connect the project to a designated 765/400 kV Inter-State Transmission System (ISTS) substation identified by the Central Transmission Utility of India Limited (CTUIL).
Two Storage Configurations Offered Under the Jalaun BESS Tender
NHPC has invited developers to participate in either or both of the two configurations specified in the tender. Both options involve 800 MW of battery storage capacity, with different associated solar capacities and energy storage requirements.
The configurations are:
The selected developers will be responsible for procuring the contracted solar generation from the park, establishing co-located battery storage facilities and scheduling electricity supply according to the specified peak and non-peak demand periods.
The project is divided into four location blocks situated near three 33/400 kV pooling substations. A single bidder can receive a maximum allocation of 50% of the total contracted capacity, subject to a limit of two location blocks.
Bidding Process and Project Implementation Requirements
The procurement will follow a single-stage, two-envelope bidding process, with separate technical and financial submissions. Following technical evaluation, financial bids will be assessed through tariff-based competitive bidding, followed by an e-reverse auction on the Central Public Procurement Portal.
Bidders must submit an Earnest Money Deposit (EMD) of ₹10 crore, along with the prescribed bid processing fee, in accordance with the tender conditions. Non-compliance with the stipulated payment requirements may result in bid rejection.
Successful bidders will be required to furnish separate Performance Bank Guarantees for each project after receiving the Letter of Award (LoA) and before executing the Power Purchase Agreement (PPA) with BSUL.
The stipulated project completion period is 18 months from the effective date of the PPA.
NHPC Jalaun BESS Tender: Important Dates
NHPC digitally signed the tender notice on 04th November, 2026. The important bidding milestones are as follows:
Tender publication: November 04, 2026
Last date for submission of queries: November 16, 2026, up to 3:00 PM
Pre-bid meeting: November 18, 2026, at 3:00 PM
Online bid submission begins: December 02, 2026, at 11:00 AM
Last date for online bid submission: December 12, 2026, at 5:30 PM
Last date for offline document submission: December 15, 2026, up to 5:00 PM
Technical bid opening: December 16, 2026, at 3:00 PM
The financial bid opening and e-reverse auction schedules will be communicated separately to eligible bidders.
Battery Storage to Support Scheduled Solar Power Supply
The Jalaun Solar Park development brings battery storage infrastructure into a large-scale renewable energy project, with the objective of aligning solar generation with scheduled electricity demand.
Solar power generation varies with weather conditions and daylight availability, making energy storage an important component of renewable power integration. By combining solar generation with BESS facilities, the project is designed to store electricity and support its scheduled delivery during designated peak and non-peak periods.
The proposed 800 MW storage capacity across two configurations also creates an opportunity for battery storage developers to participate in a large-scale solar-plus-storage procurement programme.
As India continues to expand its renewable energy capacity, projects integrating solar generation with battery storage are becoming increasingly important for improving power scheduling flexibility and supporting the integration of variable renewable energy into the electricity grid.
