Noida Power Company invites bids for 80 MW, 320 MWh battery storage project

Noida Power Company Limited (NPCL) has invited bids for an 80 MW, 320 MWh standalone battery energy storage system (BESS). The project is located in Greater Noida, Uttar Pradesh. According to the company, the tender follows a build-own-operate-transfer model. Developers will compete through tariff-based competitive bidding to secure the contract.

The project details were reported by Renewable Watch.

Technical specifications and operations

This 80 MW, 320 MWh installation is structured into four separate blocks, each with a capacity of 20 MW and 80 MWh. Participants can offer bids for any mix of these blocks, using increments of 20 MW, 40 MW, 60 MW, or the entire 80 MW. The procurement process is technology-agnostic. Following a build-own-operate-transfer framework, the successful bidder must handle construction, upkeep, grid connection, and obtaining all required regulatory clearances.

In terms of daily management, NPCL dictates the charging and discharging timelines. The facility is required to finish one complete charge and discharge cycle every day, with a discharge window capped at four hours.

Land, costs and contract terms

Noida Power Company provides the site on a right-to-use basis, charging an annual land fee of Rs 1 per plot. The selected developer bears the financial burden for project establishment and constructing a dedicated distribution network to the interconnection point. The tender sets an 18-month commissioning timeline from the effective date of the Battery Energy Storage Power Purchase Agreement (BESPA). If delays occur, a six-month extension is permitted, though it is subject to liquidated damages.

The contract term spans 12 years, calculated from the scheduled or full commissioning date. Upon expiry, ownership transfers back to NPCL. The utility acquires the completed projects for a nominal sum of Rs 1, concluding the build-own-operate-transfer cycle.

Financial requirements and eligibility

The following table outlines the mandatory deposits and fees:

Requirement	Amount
Earnest money deposit	Rs 740,000 per MW
Performance bank guarantee	Rs 1,850,000 per MW per project
Document fee	Rs 25,000
Bid processing fee	Rs 100,000 plus GST

Beyond the upfront costs, NPCL enforces a minimum net worth requirement of INR 7.4 million per MW of quoted capacity.

Regulatory context

• Saur Energy noted on 3 November that the initiative is required to adhere to the Ministry of Power's March 2022 guidelines governing battery storage assets.
• The Uttar Pradesh Electricity Regulatory Commission sanctioned the acquisition through tariff-based competitive bidding.
• The authority determined that the project does not qualify for capital subsidies under the Uttar Pradesh Solar Energy Policy 2022.

What to watch

The primary near-term milestone is the online bid submission deadline of December 9, 2026. Once bids are received, the competitive process will determine the winning developer and the final tariff for the four 20 MW/80 MWh installations across Greater Noida.

Additional reporting: Saur Energy.