Energy Storage Container Tender

When will Greece's second energy storage tender take place?

Greece’s energy regulator has published a call for the country’s second energy storage tender to take place in February 2024. Greece is gearing up for its second competitive auction for standalone, front-of-the-meter energy storage facilities connected to the electricity transmission network.

What is an ESS tender?

Distribution-specific ESS tenders – Past and recent ESS tenders focus on utilising ESS for generation and transmission applications. However, ESS’s applications as part of distribution infrastructure are equally vital. The BESS guidelines emphasise “storage for distribution” as one of the major business cases.

What are ESS tenders & NTPC tenders?

The latest standalone ESS tenders from Solar Energy Corporation of India and NTPC will augment capacity manifold and help develop the local ecosystem. Given that ESS technology is in its infancy in India, the current tenders face several technical, procurement and regulatory challenges.

Which ESS tenders will increase Indian ESS capacity multifold?

The latest ESS tenders issued by Solar Energy Corporation of India (SECI) and NTPC are the first in India to combine standalone ESS with on-demand use. These two standalone ESS tenders, by SECI and NTPC, have a cumulative storage capacity of 1GW/4GWh. Thus, if executed well, these projects will augment Indian ESS capacity multifold.

When will energy storage systems be operational in Chile?

He said that the goal is to tender these storage systems by 2024 and have them operational by the end of 2026. The planned energy storage projects will be located in various sites in northern Chile, where most solar and renewable energy power plants are situated, requiring a total investment of $2 billion.

How ESS tenders have changed over the past 5 years?

In the past five years, ESS tenders have been evolving with innovative and new age tenders, such as round-the-clock (RTC), peak power and now, standalone ESS. The latest ESS tenders issued by Solar Energy Corporation of India (SECI) and NTPC are the first in India to combine standalone ESS with on-demand use.