The appointed developer will handle design, engineering, supply, financing, installation, testing and commissioning of the solar photovoltaic system and any Battery Energy Storage System (BESS) in line with the Ministry of New and Renewable Energy (MNRE), Central Electricity Authority (CEA), Maharashtra Electricity Regulatory Commission (MERC) and the respective distribution company (DISCOM) rules and the Maharashtra Renewable Energy Policy 2025–36. The contract includes 25 years of operation and maintenance and the supply of ALMM-compliant modules, inverters, balance-of-system equipment, metering and SCADA. Prior intimation through MAHAVITARAN or the respective DISCOM portal is mandatory before installation.
The tender is split into four categories, each allocated 25 MW to make up the 100 MW portfolio. Category A1-S covers 20–100 kilowatt (kW) solar-only installations while A1-B covers 20–100 kW projects with 30 per cent BESS for two hours. Category A2-S covers 101–250 kW solar-only projects and A2-B covers 101–250 kW projects with 50 per cent BESS for two hours. All components must meet safety and regulatory certifications and developers must secure electrical clearances during the online application.
The BESS must be fully integrated with the solar PV system to supply Behind-the-Meter load and be designed to deliver rated power for a minimum of two hours of continuous discharge. Developers must guarantee capacity retention of 80 per cent at Year 10 and 70 per cent at Year 15 from the Commercial Operation Date (CoD); any cell or module replacements must be covered by the RESCO within the quoted fixed tariff. Comprehensive BESS operation and maintenance must be provided for 25 years and projects must achieve a minimum Capacity Utilisation Factor (CUF) of 19 per cent per annum.
The Mahatma Phule Renewable Energy & Infrastructure Technology Limited (MAHAPREIT) has issued a tender for the development of 100 Megawatt (MW) of rooftop solar projects across Maharashtra under the renewable energy service company (RESCO) model. The procurement covers Behind-the-Meter (BTM) systems with and without Battery Energy Storage System (BESS) and the tender document is priced at Rs 10,000 plus 18 per cent GST. Bids close on June 23, 2026. The appointed developer will handle design, engineering, supply, financing, installation, testing and commissioning of the solar photovoltaic system and any Battery Energy Storage System (BESS) in line with the Ministry of New and Renewable Energy (MNRE), Central Electricity Authority (CEA), Maharashtra Electricity Regulatory Commission (MERC) and the respective distribution company (DISCOM) rules and the Maharashtra Renewable Energy Policy 2025–36. The contract includes 25 years of operation and maintenance and the supply of ALMM-compliant modules, inverters, balance-of-system equipment, metering and SCADA. Prior intimation through MAHAVITARAN or the respective DISCOM portal is mandatory before installation. The tender is split into four categories, each allocated 25 MW to make up the 100 MW portfolio. Category A1-S covers 20–100 kilowatt (kW) solar-only installations while A1-B covers 20–100 kW projects with 30 per cent BESS for two hours. Category A2-S covers 101–250 kW solar-only projects and A2-B covers 101–250 kW projects with 50 per cent BESS for two hours. All components must meet safety and regulatory certifications and developers must secure electrical clearances during the online application. The BESS must be fully integrated with the solar PV system to supply Behind-the-Meter load and be designed to deliver rated power for a minimum of two hours of continuous discharge. Developers must guarantee capacity retention of 80 per cent at Year 10 and 70 per cent at Year 15 from the Commercial Operation Date (CoD); any cell or module replacements must be covered by the RESCO within the quoted fixed tariff. Comprehensive BESS operation and maintenance must be provided for 25 years and projects must achieve a minimum Capacity Utilisation Factor (CUF) of 19 per cent per annum.
Smartworks has leased over 400 seats at its Mumbai centre to a subsidiary of a Japanese non-bank finance company in a Rs 350 million (mn) transaction. The company said the agreement covers managed office space designed to support the tenant’s India operations and will strengthen its presence in the city. The deal was presented as part of Smartworks’ strategy to grow its enterprise client base. The leased seating forms part of a larger workplace solution that combines private offices and flexible seating tailored to financial services clients. Smartworks noted that demand from the banking, fina..
Aequs Infra’s Belagavi special economic zone has moved close to complete renewable energy adoption for on-site industrial operations. Energy requirements within the cluster are met through a combination of rooftop solar installations, open access renewable energy procured from third-party providers and green power supplied by the state electricity board. The integrated approach has enabled the campus to sustain operational reliability while advancing environmental objectives. The licensed power distribution network within the campus supports stable energy delivery and creates economic benefits..
Waaree Renewable Technologies (Waaree) has signed a Letter of Award with its wholly owned subsidiary, Sunsational Power Private (SPPL), to develop a 300 megawatt (MW) and 450 megawatt peak (MWp) ground-mounted solar project. The company will provide engineering, procurement and construction services and two-year operation and maintenance services under the contract. The agreement covers the full EPC scope and a two-year O&M commitment. The scope will include site engineering, procurement of equipment and construction management across the installation. The project is scheduled to be completed ..
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