MoU Signed for 200 MW Renewables and 400 MWh Battery Storage in Odisha
Datta Power Infra has signed a memorandum of understanding with the state of Odisha for a project combining 200 MW of renewable energy capacity with 400 MWh of battery energy storage (BESS), as reported on 4 November 2026 by Power Peak Digest. No further details on project value, timelines or sub-contractors were available at the time of reporting.
The agreement adds to a growing list of energy storage and renewables commitments being made across Indian states as developers seek to pair generation capacity with dispatchable storage. For context on the broader policy push behind such projects, see this analysis: Long-Duration Energy Storage Scale-Up Critical to India's 500 GW RE Target, Says IESA.
| Detail | Information |
|---|---|
| Developer | Datta Power Infra |
| Location | Odisha |
| Renewable Capacity | 200 MW |
| Battery Energy Storage | 400 MWh |
| Agreement Type | MoU with state of Odisha |
| Project Value | Not reported |
| Stage | MoU signed (Early / Announced) |
Odisha's Position in India's Hydel and Storage Pipeline
Odisha already features in Projects India's tracking of hydel-based power projects, including the Pumped Storage Hydro Power Project at Kalahandi, promoted by Odisha Hydro Power Corporation Limited, valued at Rs 3,160 crore and currently under approvals. The Datta Power Infra MoU signals continued interest from private developers in the state's energy infrastructure, alongside public-sector initiatives.
Across India, Projects India tracks 2,130 live projects in the hydel-based power sub-sector. Of these, 1,070 are at the under-approvals stage — the largest single cohort — while 264 have entered construction and 247 are recorded as completed. A further 208 are at planning stage, 142 are on hold, and 70 have received approvals and are awaiting the next step.
Where Hydel Activity Is Concentrated
The geographic spread of tracked hydel projects underlines where supply chain and contracting opportunities are most concentrated. Himachal Pradesh leads with 438 tracked projects, followed by Arunachal Pradesh with 416 and Uttarakhand with 259. Maharashtra accounts for 182 projects, Jharkhand for 98 and Madhya Pradesh for 76. Odisha's private-sector MoU activity sits alongside this established pipeline in the northern and north-eastern hill states, as well as the growing pumped-storage interest in western and central India.
Six new projects have been added to the hydel sub-sector on the Projects India platform in the last 90 days, reflecting a steady if measured pace of early-stage announcements. There are currently no open India tenders recorded in the broader power projects sector on the platform.
BESS as a Paired Component: Industry Context
The inclusion of 400 MWh of battery energy storage alongside the 200 MW generation capacity in the Datta Power Infra MoU reflects a wider trend in Indian renewable project structuring. State governments and developers are increasingly bundling storage with generation to improve grid reliability and meet round-the-clock supply obligations. Recent large pumped-storage proposals — including projects in Rajasthan, Uttar Pradesh and Maharashtra tracked by Projects India — point in the same direction, though those rely on pumped hydro rather than electrochemical storage.
What this means for suppliers and contractors
For suppliers and contractors monitoring early-stage opportunities, the Datta Power Infra MoU represents a project to watch as it moves from announcement toward approvals and, eventually, procurement. At the MoU stage, scope, engineering parameters and tender structures are not yet defined, so no procurement activity is imminent. However, given that over half of all tracked hydel-sector projects nationally — 1,070 out of 2,130 — are still under approvals, the pipeline of projects approaching active tendering is substantial.
Odisha's combination of public pumped-storage projects (such as the Kalahandi scheme) and now private-sector BESS-linked MoUs suggests the state may become a more active procurement market in the medium term. Equipment makers supplying turbines, generators, civil construction materials, transmission components and battery storage systems should register the state as an emerging focus alongside the more established markets of Himachal Pradesh, Arunachal Pradesh and Uttarakhand.
Contractors with experience in renewable project civil works and BESS installation should monitor project-level updates as the Datta Power Infra agreement progresses through regulatory and approvals stages. The full tracked project database provides stage-level visibility across the national pipeline to help prioritise outreach.
Frequently asked questions
What did Datta Power Infra sign with Odisha?
Datta Power Infra signed a memorandum of understanding with the state of Odisha for a project involving 200 MW of renewable energy capacity and 400 MWh of battery energy storage, as reported on 4 November 2026. No project value or timeline was disclosed.
How many hydel power projects are tracked in India?
Projects India tracks 2,130 live projects in the hydel-based power sub-sector across India, with Himachal Pradesh, Arunachal Pradesh and Uttarakhand hosting the highest concentrations. Over 1,070 of these projects are currently at the under-approvals stage.
Are there any open tenders for power projects in India right now?
According to Projects India data, there are currently no open India tenders recorded in the power projects sector on the platform. Suppliers and contractors are advised to monitor the live tenders page for updates as projects progress through approvals.
