Rajasthan has issued a major renewable energy tender for the selection of solar power developers to set up 2,450 MW of Solar PV projects integrated with 1,600 MW / 6,400 MWh Energy Storage Systems (ESS) at the Pugal Solar Park in Bikaner district. The projects will be connected to the State Transmission Utility (STU) network and awarded through tariff-based global competitive bidding.
This tender marks one of the largest integrated solar-plus-storage procurements in India, reinforcing Rajasthan’s position as a national leader in large-scale renewable energy deployment.
Tender Overview and Project Scope
Under the tender framework, developers will be selected to design, finance, build, own, and operate utility-scale solar power plants along with large battery energy storage systems.
Key Project Details :-
- Solar PV Capacity: 2,450 MW
- Energy Storage Capacity: 1,600 MW / 6,400 MWh
- Project Location: Pugal Solar Park, Bikaner, Rajasthan
- Grid Connectivity: State Transmission Utility (STU)
- Bidding Mechanism: Tariff-Based Global Competitive Bidding
- Power Supply Model: Dispatchable renewable energy
The integrated storage component will enable developers to supply power during peak demand hours, significantly improving grid flexibility and reliability.
Land Availability at Pugal Solar Park
The projects will be developed at Pugal Solar Park, a designated renewable energy zone in Bikaner district known for high solar irradiation and vast contiguous land parcels.
- Land will be facilitated by the state through the solar park infrastructure
- Developers will benefit from pre-identified land, evacuation planning, and common infrastructure
- This reduces project risk, speeds up execution, and enhances bankability
- Large-scale land availability at Pugal makes it suitable for hosting both solar PV arrays and energy storage facilities.
For more details about this Tender please visit officeal website :-
Rajsthan Tender | 2450 MW PV Solar | 6.4 GWh Battery Storage
Employment and Economic Impact
The tender is expected to generate substantial employment across different phases of the project lifecycle:
Job Creation Potential :-
Construction Phase : Thousands of direct and indirect jobs in civil works, module mounting, electrical installation, and battery system integration
Manufacturing & Supply Chain : Increased demand for solar modules, inverters, transformers, and battery systems
Operations & Maintenance : Long-term skilled and semi-skilled jobs for plant operations, grid management, and maintenance
In addition, the project is likely to stimulate local economic activity in Bikaner through logistics, services, and infrastructure development.
The tariff-based global competitive bidding process is expected to attract strong interest from :-
- Indian and international renewable energy developers
- Battery energy storage providers
- Infrastructure investment funds and utilities
Long-term power purchase agreements (PPAs) linked to this tender will provide revenue certainty, making the projects attractive for large-scale financing.
Rajasthan already hosts one of the highest installed solar capacities in India. With this integrated solar-plus-storage tender, the state is moving beyond capacity addition toward reliable and dispatchable clean power, aligned with India’s national energy transition goals
The 2,450 MW solar PV tender with 1,600 MW / 6,400 MWh energy storage at Pugal Solar Park represents a significant evolution in India’s renewable energy procurement strategy. By integrating large-scale storage and using a transparent global bidding process, Rajasthan is setting a benchmark for future utility-scale clean energy projects.
This initiative is expected to strengthen grid reliability, create jobs, attract investment, and support India’s long-term clean energy and climate objectives.
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