NTPC Green Energy Wins 200MW WBSEDCL BESS Tender

Date: August 7, 2026

Contract Award Details

NTPC Green Energy Limited (NGEL), a subsidiary of NTPC Limited, has been declared the successful bidder in an e-reverse auction conducted by West Bengal State Electricity Distribution Company Limited (WBSEDCL). The auction was for the development of Standalone Battery Energy Storage System (BESS) projects in the state of West Bengal.

Project Specifications

• Total tender capacity: 500 MW / 2000 MWh standalone BESS capacity
• NGEL secured capacity: 200 MW / 800 MWh
• Procurement method: Tariff-Based Competitive Bidding (TBCB) process
• Discovered tariff: ₹4.35 lakh per MW per month

Tender Process

The e-reverse auction was concluded on August 7, 2026. The project was awarded through a Request for Selection (RfS) process under the WBSEDCL tender for standalone battery energy storage systems.

Strategic Context

The award represents NGEL's expansion into the battery energy storage sector, supporting grid stability and renewable energy integration in West Bengal. The project aligns with India's energy storage infrastructure development initiatives.