MAHAGENCO seeks developers for 500 MW battery storage in Maharashtra

Maharashtra State Power Generation Company Limited has opened bidding for developers to build a 500 MW/1,600 MWh battery energy storage system at multiple sites in the state. The tender covers two-hour and four-hour storage projects under a build-own-operate model, with 15 years of operation and maintenance. Bids are due by November 6, 2026.

MAHAGENCO’s solicitation covers 500 MW and 1,600 MWh across six Maharashtra sites, using two- and four-hour storage. Uran, Koradi and Nashik are each planned for 100 MW/400 MWh; Chandrapur’s Lakhmapur and Parli for 50 MW/100 MWh each; and Khaperkheda for 100 MW/200 MWh. The systems will connect to the state transmission utility’s substations at 33 kV or higher.

Selected developers will own, build and run the assets, handling maintenance for 15 years. Online bids close on 6 November 2026. Earlier in June 2026, MAHAGENCO Renewable Energy Limited and Solar Energy Corporation of India Limited agreed to jointly pursue clean energy technologies, including storage, pumped hydro, green hydrogen and ammonia.