Co-located BESS initiative for RE generators under existing APDISCOM PPAs
Expression of Interest (EOl) from Renewable Energy Generators having existing PPAs with AP DlSCOMs for installation of Co-located Battery Energy Storage systems (BESS) at their RE project sites in Andhra Pradesh. Last date of submission extended to 17.08.2026 Objective: AP DISCOMs have long-term Power Purchase Agreements (PPAs) with several Renewable Energy (RE) developers in the State, many of whom hold vacant land at or adjacent to their generating sites. Co-locating a Battery Energy Storage System (BESS) at such existing RE plants allows the battery to be charged directly from the co-located RE source, improving charging efficiency and round-trip economics, avoiding network charging losses, and deferring transmission/distribution augmentation, while firming up renewable supply and supporting peak management. Co-located BESS commissioned on or before 30 June 2028 and connected at the same substation as the RE project are also eligible, subject to conditions, for the ...