Maharashtra Energy Development Agency (MEDA) has invited bids to commission 2,254 kW of off-grid solar power projects with 7,140 kWh of lithium ferro phosphate battery storage systems in Amravati, Maharashtra.

The estimated cost of the work is ₹414.2 million (~$4.47 million).

The last day to submit the bids is May 5, 2026. Bids will be opened on the next day.

Bidders must furnish a tender document fee of ₹23,600 (~$254) and an earnest money deposit of ₹4.14 million (~$44,672).

They must furnish a security deposit equivalent to 3% of the contract value.

Selected bidders must furnish a performance bank guarantee equal to 10% of the contract value.

The tender involves the end-to-end deployment of decentralized solar micro-grids across 16 villages, covering the design, supply, installation, and commissioning of solar capacity integrated with battery storage, along with associated infrastructure.

The scope includes electrification of 2,482 households with internal wiring (lights and fans), installation of 660 solar street lights, 17 solar water pumps, and 16 solar-powered atta chakkis for community use.

The scope of work covers the end-to-end implementation of decentralized solar micro-grid systems with battery storage across multiple villages. This includes survey, design, engineering, manufacturing, supply, transportation, installation, testing, and commissioning of off-grid solar systems integrated with lithium ferro phosphate battery storage and battery management systems.

The selected bidders must also deploy associated infrastructure such as solar LED street lighting systems, solar water pumping systems, and other distributed applications, along with remote monitoring systems for performance tracking.

In addition, the scope includes a comprehensive 7-year maintenance contract covering preventive and breakdown maintenance, system monitoring, battery health management, and ensuring minimum system availability.

Bidders must have executed solar and battery storage projects over the past five years, either through one project of at least 80% capacity, two projects of 50% each, or three projects of 40% each. They should have experience in grid-connected, off-grid, or hybrid solar installations supported by completion certificates.

They must have an average annual turnover of at least ₹340 million (~$3.66 million) and a positive net worth for the last three years.

They must also provide a solvency certificate of at least ₹106 million (~$1.14 million) and demonstrate sufficient bid capacity to cover the project value.

Maharashtra aims to meet 65% of its power needs from renewable energy sources. It has set a target for power distribution companies to procure energy storage capacity equivalent to at least 100 GWh/day, or 10% of their power demand, by the financial year 2036.

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