Tamil Nadu Green Energy Corporation Ltd (TNGECL) has announced a major tender for 1.5 GWh (1,500 MWh) of standalone Battery Energy Storage Systems (BESS) across seven substations in the state. The initiative, aimed at strengthening grid reliability and supporting renewable energy integration, will be implemented under the Build-Own-Operate (BOO) model and is eligible for Viability Gap Funding (VGF) through the Power System Development Fund. The tender allows for a minimum bid

Authored by Ajay Mishra, Radhey Shyam Meena, D. P. Kothari, Devanshu Devang, and Chhagan Lal, this paper presents a deep-dive analysis of...