Auction Result: 2.45 GW Solar-Plus-Storage in Rajasthan
Rajasthan has concluded a 2.45 GW solar-plus-battery-energy-storage-system (BESS) auction, with tariffs reported at between Rs 3.42/kWh and Rs 3.53/kWh. Three outlets — pv magazine India, MVA Pulse, and Saur Energy — all reported the outcome on 15 October 2026. The lower figure of Rs 3.42/kWh is corroborated by all three publications; Saur Energy additionally reported an upper end of Rs 3.53/kWh, suggesting the award may cover more than one tariff band. No further breakdown of capacity allocations or winning developers was available from the headlines alone.
| Detail | Reported Value |
|---|---|
| Auction type | Solar-plus-BESS |
| Total capacity | 2.45 GW |
| Location | Rajasthan |
| Tariff (floor) | Rs 3.42/kWh |
| Tariff (ceiling, per Saur Energy) | Rs 3.53/kWh |
| Report date | 15 October 2026 |
Tariff Range and What the Outlets Say
Two of the three outlets — pv magazine India and MVA Pulse — reported a single tariff of Rs 3.42/kWh. Saur Energy reported a range of Rs 3.42–3.53/kWh, indicating the possibility of differentiated tariffs within the auction. Projects India has not been able to retrieve the source article text, and no further figures, developer names, or tender conditions can be confirmed beyond what appears in the headlines. Readers seeking further detail are advised to consult the original publications directly.
Rajasthan's Position in India's Solar Pipeline
Rajasthan is an established solar development corridor. Projects India tracks 83 solar-based power projects in Rajasthan, placing it sixth by state count among the locations where the platform monitors activity in this sub-sector. Karnataka and Maharashtra lead with 187 projects each, followed by Telangana (139), Andhra Pradesh (93), and Gujarat (86).
Recent Rajasthan projects in the Projects India database include an NTPC Limited solar project at Bhanipura and a KPI Green Energy project at Bikaner valued at Rs 116 crore, both at the construction-started stage. The 2.45 GW solar-plus-BESS auction, once projects are assigned and registered, would add substantially to the state's tracked pipeline.
National Solar Pipeline: Stage and Scale
Across India, Projects India monitors 1,311 solar-based power projects, of which 23 were added in the last 90 days. The stage breakdown reveals that the bulk of the pipeline remains pre-construction: 642 projects are under approvals, 195 are at the planning stage, and 25 are at an early or announced stage. Only 220 projects have reached construction-started status, and 129 are recorded as completed. A further 46 are on hold.
This distribution underlines that a large share of India's solar capacity remains in the approvals and planning phases, where suppliers and contractors have the earliest opportunity to engage. For context, other recently tracked projects of scale include a GAIL (India) Limited solar project at Jhansi, Uttar Pradesh, valued at Rs 3,800 crore and currently under approvals, and an NTPC Renewable Energy Limited project at Sitapur, Uttar Pradesh, valued at Rs 1,338 crore, at the construction-started stage.
What this means for suppliers and contractors
A 2.45 GW solar-plus-BESS auction of this scale represents a substantial procurement event for the equipment and services supply chain. Once developer identities and project boundaries are confirmed, demand is likely to span solar modules, inverters, mounting structures, battery storage systems, civil works, grid-connection infrastructure, and operations and maintenance contracts.
Rajasthan's desert terrain and established transmission corridors make it a recurring destination for utility-scale solar. Suppliers already active in the state — or tracking projects through platforms such as Projects India's power-projects coverage — will be best placed to engage early as engineering, procurement, and construction contracts are tendered. With 642 solar projects nationally still under approvals, the forward pipeline for equipment and civil contractors extends well beyond this single auction.
Contractors watching the BESS component of hybrid tenders may also find relevant precedent in recent activity such as WBSEDCL's 50 MW solar and 40 MWh battery storage tender in Purulia, West Bengal, as state utilities across India increasingly bundle storage with generation capacity.
Frequently asked questions
What was the tariff result of Rajasthan's 2.45 GW solar-plus-storage auction?
Three outlets reported on 15 October 2026 that Rajasthan's 2.45 GW solar-plus-BESS auction cleared at Rs 3.42/kWh. Saur Energy additionally reported an upper tariff of Rs 3.53/kWh, suggesting a possible range of Rs 3.42–3.53/kWh across the award.
How many solar projects does Rajasthan have in India's tracked pipeline?
Projects India tracks 83 solar-based power projects in Rajasthan, placing it sixth among states by project count in this sub-sector, behind Karnataka and Maharashtra at 187 each, Telangana at 139, Andhra Pradesh at 93, and Gujarat at 86.
How many solar projects are currently tracked in India overall?
Projects India monitors 1,311 solar-based power projects across India, with 23 added in the last 90 days. Of these, 642 are under approvals, 220 have reached construction-started stage, and 129 are recorded as completed.
