
The latest reverse auction has resulted in a record low tariff of Rs 3.32 per unit for a “Solar + 4-hour ESS”. This tariff was achieved in a tender by SJVN Ltd for a project that includes 1200 MW of solar power combined with 600 MW/2400 MWh of energy storage.

Energy storage systems (ESSs) play a pivotal role in improving and ensuring the performance of power systems, especially with the integration of renewable energy sources. This is evident from the exponential gr.

The lowest bid came in at 4.99 NPR ($0.037) and the highest reached 5.55 NPR. Power generated from the plants will be sold to NEA for 25 years, with the successful bidder responsible for supplying the power via a power purchase agreement.