SECI Floats Tender for 120 MW Solar with Battery Storage in Aurangabad
The Solar Energy Corporation of India (SECI) has floated a tender for a 120 MW solar power project paired with a 60 MW/240 MWh battery energy storage system (BESS) in Aurangabad district, Bihar. The tender was reported by SolarQuarter on 10 October 2026. No project value has been disclosed in available reporting.
| Detail | Information |
|---|---|
| Procuring Authority | Solar Energy Corporation of India (SECI) |
| Solar Capacity | 120 MW |
| Storage Capacity | 60 MW / 240 MWh |
| Location | Aurangabad District, Bihar |
| Project Value | Not disclosed |
| Stage | Tender floated |
Project Scope
As reported, the project combines utility-scale solar generation of 120 MW with co-located battery energy storage rated at 60 MW and 240 MWh. The four-hour storage duration suggests the system is sized for peak-shifting or grid-balancing duties. No further breakdown of scope, tariff structure, land arrangements or commissioning timeline has been confirmed in available reporting.
Bihar in the Renewables Context
Bihar is not among the states that dominate Projects India's wind-based power tracking, where Gujarat leads with 124 projects, followed by Maharashtra (58), Andhra Pradesh (42), Karnataka (36), Tamil Nadu (25) and Madhya Pradesh (22). The state's renewable energy pipeline has historically been thinner than those of western and southern peers, making a SECI-backed utility-scale tender with integrated storage a notable addition to the region's project landscape. Projects India currently tracks 339 live projects in the Wind Based Power sub-sector nationally, with one added in the last 90 days, reflecting steady if measured pipeline growth.
Stage Breakdown: Where the National Pipeline Stands
Across the broader power projects sector, the stage distribution of wind-based power projects tracked by Projects India illustrates where procurement and construction activity is concentrated. Of 339 tracked projects:
- 121 are Under Approvals — the largest single cohort, representing a substantial near-term conversion opportunity for suppliers once clearances are secured.
- 84 are Completed.
- 55 are at Planning stage, indicating projects not yet in active procurement.
- 55 have Construction Started, making this the most immediately active segment for equipment and civil contractors.
- 8 have Approvals Received but not yet broken ground — a short pipeline of imminent construction awards.
- 5 are Early or Announced stage.
The 121 projects under approvals represent the broadest addressable opportunity for suppliers looking to engage developers before procurement locks in preferred vendors. Projects combining storage with generation — as in the SECI Bihar tender — are also visible in the national pipeline: Projects India tracks a Rs 800 crore BESS project by Gensol Engineering at Khavda RE Power Park in Kutch, Gujarat, currently at Construction Started stage.
What this means for suppliers and contractors
For suppliers of solar modules, inverters, mounting structures and balance-of-plant equipment, the SECI tender in Aurangabad is an early-stage procurement signal in a state with limited prior utility-scale solar history. Battery storage integrators and BESS equipment makers should note that the 240 MWh storage requirement represents a meaningful order size by Indian project standards, and SECI tenders typically attract competitive interest from Tier-1 contractors.
The national picture reinforces the case for geographic diversification. With 55 wind and renewables projects already in construction and 121 more under approvals — concentrated heavily in Gujarat, Maharashtra and the southern states — contractors and equipment suppliers focused solely on established markets may find growing competition. Bihar and other eastern states represent less-contested territory as SECI and state utilities extend procurement into new geographies.
Projects India currently lists open tenders across tracked sectors; suppliers should monitor the SECI portal directly for bid documents and submission deadlines as none have been reproduced in available reporting. A broader view of activity in this space is available via all tracked projects on the Projects India platform.
Frequently asked questions
What is the capacity of the SECI solar and storage project in Bihar?
SECI has tendered a 120 MW solar project combined with a 60 MW/240 MWh battery energy storage system in Aurangabad district, Bihar. The tender was reported by SolarQuarter on 10 October 2026. No project cost has been disclosed in available reporting.
Where is the SECI Bihar solar storage project located?
The project is located in Aurangabad district, Bihar. SECI floated the tender as reported on 10 October 2026. No further location-specific details such as land parcel or grid connection point have been confirmed in available reporting.
How many power projects does Projects India track in the wind and renewables sector?
Projects India tracks 339 live projects in the Wind Based Power sub-sector. Of these, 55 are at Construction Started stage, 121 are Under Approvals and 55 are at Planning stage. Gujarat hosts the most tracked projects with 124, followed by Maharashtra with 58.
