POWERGRID Floats Tender for 187.5 MW/750 MWh Battery Storage in Telangana
Power Grid Corporation of India Limited (POWERGRID) has invited bids for a 187.5 MW/750 MWh battery energy storage system (BESS) project in Telangana, according to reports published on 13 October 2026 by MVAPulse and SolarQuarter. The capacity figures — 187.5 MW and 750 MWh — were corroborated by SolarQuarter; MVAPulse reported the project without specifying those numbers in its headline.
| Detail | Information |
|---|---|
| Project type | Battery Energy Storage System (BESS) |
| Capacity | 187.5 MW / 750 MWh |
| Client / Promoter | POWERGRID (Power Grid Corporation of India Limited) |
| Location | Telangana |
| Stage | Bid invitation (tender floated) |
| Project value | Not reported |
Project Context: Storage as a Grid-Balancing Tool
Battery energy storage at the scale of 187.5 MW/750 MWh is typically deployed to provide four hours of discharge, supporting grid stability and integrating variable renewable generation. POWERGRID, as India's central transmission utility, has been an active procurer in the storage segment. A comparable recent development was the 250 MW battery storage project launched in Tamil Nadu, which illustrates the scale at which grid-scale BESS procurement is now occurring across Indian states.
No project value, bid deadline, technology specification or sub-contractor detail was available from the reported headlines. Suppliers and contractors seeking scope details should refer to the official tender documentation issued by POWERGRID.
Hydel-Based Power: Where Activity Is Concentrated
The POWERGRID BESS tender sits within the broader Power Projects sector, which encompasses storage alongside conventional and pumped hydro development. Projects India tracks 2,127 projects in the Hydel Based Power sub-sector nationally, with three added in the last 90 days.
Geographically, the pipeline is heavily concentrated in the northern and north-eastern states. Himachal Pradesh leads with 437 tracked projects, followed by Arunachal Pradesh (415), Uttarakhand (259) and Maharashtra (182). Jharkhand accounts for 98 tracked projects and Madhya Pradesh for 76. Telangana, while not among the top states for hydel activity, is an active market for power infrastructure procurement, as this POWERGRID tender illustrates.
By development stage, the pipeline shows a significant volume of early-stage activity: of the 2,127 tracked projects, 1,069 are Under Approvals and a further 208 are at Planning stage. Construction has started on 264 projects, while 247 are recorded as Completed. Another 142 are on Hold and 70 have received approvals but not yet begun construction. This distribution points to a large future pipeline of work that has yet to reach the procurement stage. The full list of hydel-based power projects tracked in India is available on the Projects India platform.
Recent Projects Across the Storage and Hydel Pipeline
Among recently tracked projects in this sub-sector, pumped storage developments are a recurring theme. Tata Power's Bhivpuri Off-Stream Open Loop Pumped Storage Project in Raigad, Maharashtra (Rs 2,470 crore) has entered construction. JSW Energy's Bhavali Pumped Storage Project in Thane, Maharashtra, and Avaada Group's pumped hydropower storage project in Sirohi, Rajasthan (Rs 5,800 crore) are both Under Approvals. Larger hydel projects also continue to advance: Himachal Pradesh Power Corporation Limited's Shongtong Karcham project in Kinnaur (Rs 2,807 crore) is under construction, while Adani Renewable Energy Fifty Two Limited's hydroelectric project in Pune, Maharashtra, valued at Rs 7,048 crore, is Under Approvals.
What this means for suppliers and contractors
The POWERGRID tender represents a direct, near-term procurement opportunity for suppliers and contractors active in battery storage systems, civil works for energy infrastructure, and grid-side electrical equipment. At 187.5 MW/750 MWh, the project is a substantial order in the Indian BESS market, and POWERGRID's role as client indicates a centrally funded, creditworthy counterparty.
More broadly, the stage breakdown of the 2,127-project hydel and storage pipeline tracked by Projects India signals where future work will emerge. With over 1,069 projects Under Approvals nationally, a large volume of procurement activity is expected to flow into the market over the coming years, particularly in Himachal Pradesh, Arunachal Pradesh and Uttarakhand. Suppliers with pan-India capabilities and those able to mobilise in hill-terrain environments are best positioned to capture that pipeline.
For the current picture on open tenders across the power sector, the Projects India live tenders page provides updated listings as procurement notices are issued.
Frequently asked questions
What is the capacity of the POWERGRID BESS project in Telangana?
The project has a capacity of 187.5 MW and 750 MWh, as reported by SolarQuarter on 13 October 2026. This equates to approximately four hours of storage duration at full rated power output.
Who is the client for the Telangana battery storage project?
Power Grid Corporation of India Limited, commonly known as POWERGRID, is the client that has invited bids for the 187.5 MW/750 MWh battery energy storage system project in Telangana.
How many hydel and storage projects does Projects India track nationally?
Projects India tracks 2,127 projects in the Hydel Based Power sub-sector. Of these, 1,069 are Under Approvals, 264 are under construction, 247 are completed and 208 are at the planning stage.
Which Indian states have the most tracked hydel power projects?
Himachal Pradesh leads with 437 tracked hydel projects, followed by Arunachal Pradesh with 415, Uttarakhand with 259, Maharashtra with 182, Jharkhand with 98 and Madhya Pradesh with 76.
