Haryana invites bids for 500 MW solar projects with 1,000 MWh battery storage; bids due Nov 17

Panchkula, Oct 27 (UNI) Haryana has invited bids to set up 500 MW of grid-connected solar power projects integrated with a 250 MW/1,000 MWh battery energy storage system, aimed at ensuring clean electricity supply during the state's high-demand evening hours. The Haryana Power Purchase Centre (HPPC), acting on behalf of Uttar Haryana Bijli Vitran Nigam Limited (UHBVN) and Dakshin Haryana Bijli Vitran Nigam Limited (DHBVN), has floated the tender. Selected developers will supply power to the two distribution utilities under 25-year power purchase agreements. For every 1 MW of solar capacity awarded, developers must install at least 0.5 MW/2 MWh…