Mumbai, Sept. 10 -- GMIDC has invited expressions of interest for an 85 megawatt (MW) floating solar photovoltaic (PV) project with an integrated battery energy storage system (BESS) in Maharashtra. The project is described as comprising 85 MW of floating solar generation alongside a BESS intended to support grid stability and dispatchability. The invitation seeks responses from firms with experience in large scale renewable projects and energy storage delivery. The authority has indicated coordination with state agencies for site assessment and regulatory clearances.
The authority has outlined a procurement process that will assess technical experience, financial strength and proposed deployment timelines. Interested parties are asked to submit information demonstrating capability in floating solar PV installation, BESS procurement and operation, and integration with local transmission networks. The scope envisages modular floating platforms, PV arrays and a BESS sized to match operational requirements supplied by qualified vendors.
The move is intended to accelerate deployment of renewable capacity and to harness surface area on reservoirs and water bodies while limiting land use. Floating solar integrated with BESS is expected to offer enhanced generation efficiency and faster grid response compared with solar alone, enabling better management of peak demand. Developers replying to the invitation will be required to provide technical designs, performance guarantees and indicative commercial terms.
The development is positioned to support Maharashtra's renewable energy expansion and to provide ancillary services that strengthen local grid resilience. Implementation of floating solar with storage is aligned with broader industry trends towards hybrid projects that combine generation and storage to improve utilisation and revenue streams. Selected bidders will move to detailed technical evaluation and financial negotiation prior to award. The authority will evaluate submissions and progress to subsequent procurement stages with qualified bidders.
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