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UJVN, a Government of Uttarakhand undertaking, has invited bids for a 30 MW/75 MWh standalone battery energy storage system (BESS) at the Dhakrani Hydro Electric Project. Bids must be submitted by February 25, 2026, and will be opened on February 28.

The project is part of a larger program totaling 60 MW/150 MWh and is supported by viability gap funding of ₹1.8 million (~$19,700)/MWh. The total estimated project cost is ₹1.71 billion (~$18.7 million). Bidders must provide an earnest deposit of ₹15 million (~$164,400) and complete the project within 18 months from the agreement signing.