NTPC Floats Tenders for 1 GW Solar in Andhra Pradesh and 3.3 GWh BESS at Khavda
State-owned NTPC has issued tenders for a 1 GW solar photovoltaic project in Andhra Pradesh and a 3.3 GWh battery energy storage system (BESS) at Khavda, Gujarat, according to a report published by pv magazine India on 9 October 2026. No financial value for either tender was stated in the available report.
| Detail | Solar PV Project | BESS Project |
|---|---|---|
| Promoter | NTPC | NTPC |
| Location | Andhra Pradesh | Khavda, Gujarat |
| Capacity | 1 GW | 3.3 GWh |
| Project Type | Solar PV | Battery Energy Storage System |
| Stage | Tender Issued | Tender Issued |
| Value | Not reported | Not reported |
NTPC's Existing Project Pipeline in Andhra Pradesh and Gujarat
Projects India already tracks several NTPC-promoted schemes across the country. These include a solar power project at Sitapur, Uttar Pradesh, valued at Rs 1,338 crore, and a Battery Energy Storage System at NTPC Kayamkulam in Kerala. NTPC also has a Green Hydrogen and Ammonia Unit at Pudimadaka, Visakhapatnam, Andhra Pradesh, valued at Rs 16,342.59 crore, currently at expansion stage. The Khavda location is notable as it hosts active renewable energy construction activity; Projects India separately tracks an Adani Green Energy solar project at Khavda valued at Rs 469 crore, currently under construction.
For a broader view of NTPC's commissioning activity, readers may refer to the recent report on NTPC Green Energy commissioning 68.22 MW solar capacity in Gujarat.
Solar Project Activity in Andhra Pradesh and Gujarat
Andhra Pradesh is an active state for solar development. Projects India tracks 93 solar-based power projects in Andhra Pradesh, placing it fourth among all Indian states by count in this sub-sector. Gujarat follows with 86 tracked projects. Karnataka and Maharashtra lead nationally with 187 projects each, followed by Telangana at 139.
Across India, Projects India tracks 1,310 solar-based power projects, of which 23 were added in the last 90 days, reflecting a steady pace of new activity entering the pipeline.
Stage Breakdown: Where the Pipeline Stands
Of the 1,310 solar projects tracked nationally, the largest share — 642 — remain at the Under Approvals stage, indicating a substantial volume of work that has not yet moved to procurement or construction. A further 195 are at Planning stage and 25 are at Early or Announced stage. By contrast, 220 projects have reached Construction Started, and 128 are recorded as Completed. Forty-six projects are currently on hold.
This distribution signals that a large portion of the national solar pipeline is still moving through regulatory and approval processes, with construction-ready opportunities concentrated in a smaller but significant subset. The two NTPC tenders now join the portion of the market actively seeking vendors and contractors.
What this means for suppliers and contractors
For equipment suppliers, civil contractors and electrical engineering firms, the two NTPC tenders represent distinct procurement opportunities. The 1 GW solar PV package in Andhra Pradesh will require module supply, mounting structures, inverters, grid interconnection works and associated civil infrastructure. The 3.3 GWh BESS at Khavda will require battery systems, power conversion equipment and integration works.
Andhra Pradesh, with 93 tracked solar projects, is an established market where local logistics and land-acquisition experience carry commercial value. Khavda in Gujarat is emerging as a major renewable energy cluster, making it a location where contractors with existing site presence may hold an advantage.
Suppliers monitoring the broader Power Projects sector should note that the pipeline nationally remains deep at the approvals stage, meaning further tenders are likely to emerge in coming months as projects clear regulatory hurdles. Firms positioned in Andhra Pradesh and Gujarat in particular may find recurring opportunities given the concentration of activity in both states.
Full details of tracked solar projects, including stage and promoter information, are available via the Projects India projects directory.
Frequently asked questions
What has NTPC tendered in October 2026?
NTPC has tendered a 1 GW solar PV project in Andhra Pradesh and a 3.3 GWh battery energy storage system at Khavda, Gujarat. Both tenders were reported by pv magazine India on 9 October 2026. No project values were stated in the available report.
Where is NTPC's BESS project located?
The NTPC battery energy storage system tender is for a 3.3 GWh facility at Khavda in Gujarat. Khavda is an active renewable energy hub where Projects India also tracks construction-stage solar projects by other promoters.
How many solar projects are tracked in Andhra Pradesh?
Projects India tracks 93 solar-based power projects in Andhra Pradesh, making it the fourth most active state in this sub-sector nationally, after Karnataka and Maharashtra with 187 each, and Telangana with 139.
