SECI Tenders 120 MW Solar with 60 MW/240 MWh Battery Storage in Bihar
SECI announced the tender on October 10, 2026 for a solar photovoltaic project with integrated battery energy storage system in Bihar's Aurangabad district, marking continued progress in India's renewable-plus-storage rollout.
Key Details
The project comprises 120 MW of solar capacity with a 60 MW / 240 MWh battery storage system (4-hour duration). The tender follows India's broader push to couple renewable generation with storage to address grid integration challenges as solar capacity reached 171 GW in September 2026.
Why It Matters
Solar-plus-storage projects are critical for India's goal of 500 GW non-fossil capacity by 2030. The Bihar project demonstrates deployment expanding beyond traditional solar-rich western and southern states into eastern India.
Context
India added over 35 GW of solar in the first nine months of 2026. Storage-integrated tenders are becoming standard as the grid requires firm, dispatchable renewable capacity rather than intermittent generation alone.
Source: SolarQuarter. This article summarizes the linked reporting and distinguishes announced plans from demonstrated results.