Powergrid seeks EPC partners for 400 MW/1.6 GWh of battery storage in India

Power Grid Corp. of India Ltd. (Powergrid) has started accepting bids from engineering, procurement and construction (EPC) contractors for 400 MW/1.6 GWh of standalone battery energy storage system (BESS) capacity in West Bengal, India, as it prepares to participate in the state’s ongoing 750 MW/3,000 MWh battery storage procurement.

The 400 MW portfolio forms part of a 750 MW/3,000 MWh standalone battery storage program being procured by West Bengal State Electricity Distribution Co. Ltd. (WBSEDCL) through a competitive tender process overseen by the state’s Department of Power.

If Powergrid is selected and awarded capacity under the tender, the company or a nominated entity will develop the projects as the battery storage developer on a build-own-operate basis.

The utility has invited bids for three storage packages totaling 400 MW/1,600 MWh: a 200 MW/800 MWh project at DPL, a 100 MW/400 MWh project at Kharagpur, and a 100 MW/400 MWh project at Hooghly.

The scope of work includes the design, supply, installation, testing, and commissioning of the battery storage systems. Selected contractors will also provide operation and maintenance services for 15 years following commissioning.

Powergrid has specified a project delivery period of 15 months from contract award to commissioning.

Selected bidders will serve as pre-qualified EPC partners for Powergrid’s participation in the state tender. The company said it will sign a memorandum of understanding with the selected contractors before submitting its bid.

From pv magazine India