The project includes a six-hour storage duration and will operate as firm, dispatchable renewable energy.
The Goa Energy Development Agency (GEDA) has invited bids for the selection of solar power developers to set up 300 MW of solar PV projects integrated with 150 MW/900 MWh of Battery Energy Storage Systems (BESS) across the state.
The projects will be developed on a Build-Own-Operate-Transfer (BOOT) model. The initiative aims to ensure firm, dispatchable renewable energy to meet the state’s peak demand, particularly during the evening and night hours (6 PM to 9 AM).
The last date for the submission of bids is March 6, 2026. Bids will be opened on March 9.
Tender Details and Requirements
Bidders are required to pay a non-refundable tender document fee of ₹50,000 (~$554) + GST. An Earnest Money Deposit (EMD) of ₹50 million (~$552,215) must be submitted along with the bid.
The successful bidder will be required to furnish a Performance Bank Guarantee (PBG) of ₹150 million (~$1.66 million) before signing the project agreement.
Tender Specification :-
● Total Solar Capacity - 300 MW
● BESS Capacity - 150 MW / 900 MWh (6-hour storage)
● Commissioning Timeline - 24 months from the effective date
● Connectivity - 220 kV State Transmission Utility (STU) network
● Annual CUF - Min: 19%
Scope of Work
The scope of work includes the design, engineering, supply, erection, testing, and commissioning of the solar PV and storage systems. Additionally, the developer will be responsible for the complete evacuation infrastructure, which includes:
● Construction of a 220 kV double-circuit transmission line.
● Development of a new pooling substation.
● Upgradation of existing grid substations and bay extensions.
Part commissioning is allowed in minimum blocks of 50 MW, provided there is a proportionate storage capacity integrated.
Eligibility Criteria
To be eligible, bidders must have a minimum cumulative experience of 300 MW in ground-mounted solar projects over the last five years. They must also demonstrate experience in transmission infrastructure, including at least three 400 kV AIS circuit breaker bays and a 20 km transmission line of 400 kV or higher.
Financially, the bidder’s net worth should be at least ₹10 billion (~$110 million) as of the last day of the previous financial year.
Goa’s move follows a nationwide trend where states are increasingly opting for "Solar + Storage" hybrids to solve the intermittency of renewables. According to Mercom India Research, India installed a record 36.6 GW of solar in 2025, and the focus for 2026 has shifted heavily toward large-scale BESS integration to stabilize the national grid.
Similar tenders were recently floated in Gujarat and Karnataka, as India pushes toward its 500 GW non-fossil fuel capacity target by 2030.
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