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Maharashtra Invites Bids for 2.25 MW Off-Grid Solar with 7.14 MWh Battery Storage

The tender covers decentralized micro-grid deployment across villages, with bid submissions open until May 5, 2026.

The Maharashtra Energy Development Agency (MEDA) has issued a tender to develop 2.254 MW of off-grid solar power projects integrated with 7.14 MWh of lithium ferro phosphate battery storage systems in Amravati, Maharashtra.

The total estimated project cost stands at Rs 414.2 million (~$4.47 million). Interested bidders must submit their proposals by May 5, 2026, with bid opening scheduled for the following day. The tender requires a document fee of Rs 23,600 and an earnest money deposit of Rs 4.14 million, along with a security deposit of 3% and a performance bank guarantee of 10% of the contract value.

The project scope involves end-to-end deployment of decentralized solar micro-grids across 16 villages. This includes design, engineering, procurement, installation, testing, and commissioning of off-grid solar systems integrated with battery storage and management systems, along with remote monitoring infrastructure.

As part of rural electrification efforts, the project will supply power to 2,482 households, including internal wiring for basic appliances. Additional installations include 660 solar street lights, 17 solar water pumps, and 16 solar-powered atta chakkis for community use.

Selected bidders will also be responsible for a comprehensive seven-year operations and maintenance contract, covering system performance monitoring, preventive servicing, and battery health management to ensure consistent availability.

To qualify, bidders must demonstrate prior experience in executing solar and battery storage projects, along with a minimum average annual turnover of Rs 340 million and a positive net worth over the past three years. They must also submit a solvency certificate of at least Rs 106 million and prove adequate bid capacity.

The initiative aligns with Maharashtra’s broader clean energy goals, which include meeting 65% of its electricity demand from renewable sources and achieving significant energy storage capacity targets by 2036.