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Battery Storage and Hybrid Projects Dominate Indian Tenders Q3 2026
Recent reports indicate that battery storage and hybrid projects are taking a leading role in renewable energy auctions in India, accounting for 45.2% of auctioned capacity in Q3 2026. Furthermore, a tender has been issued for battery energy storage systems and solar-plus-storage in Uttar Pradesh, with a submission deadline of December 12, 2026. This highlights the increasing demand for integrated energy solutions.
A recent report from Mercom India indicates that battery storage and hybrid projects are playing a crucial role in India's renewable energy auctions. In the third quarter of 2026, tenders were issued for 21 GW of renewable energy capacity, with 12 GW actually auctioned. Battery energy storage systems and hybrid projects collectively accounted for 45.2% of this auctioned capacity, highlighting their growing importance in the country's energy mix.
The economic aspects of battery storage are further enhanced by intelligent energy management software, energy arbitrage, and integration with renewable energy projects. This contributes to a more efficient use of stored energy and optimizes the operational performance of energy storage systems.
A concrete example of this trend is NHPC's invitation for bids to establish battery energy storage systems and supply solar-plus-battery storage power. This project is located at the Jalaun Solar Park in Uttar Pradesh, a solar park with a total capacity of 1,200 MW. The deadline for bid submission is December 12, 2026.
Furthermore, a significant financing partnership has been announced. Clean energy company Candi Solar has partnered with Pentagreen Capital, involving a 50 million dollar investment. This collaboration aims to develop 400 MW of solar and battery energy storage projects in India, with the goal of expanding clean energy access for small and medium-sized enterprises.
The trend is also evident internationally. In the U.S., over 16% of new utility-scale solar capacity installed through September 2026 was paired with operational battery energy storage systems. This marks a substantial increase compared to just 2% in 2017, according to the U.S. Energy Information Administration. These developments underscore the global shift towards integrated and flexible energy solutions.
Source: Mercom India
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