NTPC UP Green Energy Invites EOI For 100 MW Solar Project With 50 MW/200 MWh Battery Storage In Uttar Pradesh

NTPC Green Energy Limited (NGEL), on behalf of NTPC UP Green Energy Limited (NUGEL), has invited Expressions of Interest (EOI) for renewable energy procurement in Uttar Pradesh. NUGEL, a joint venture between NGEL and the state-owned UPRVUNL, was established in early 2025 with the aim of developing up to 2 GW of solar projects in the state. The current opportunity focuses on a 100 MW Solar PV Project combined with a 50 MW/200 MWh Battery Energy Storage System (BESS). This hybrid project is designed to provide firm and dispatchable power during both solar and non-solar hours, helping industrial and commercial consumers manage peak demand without relying on expensive grid power or diesel generators. The project will be connected to the nearest UPPTCL substation.

The EOI is open to several types of entities operating in Uttar Pradesh. These include commercial and industrial consumers with power requirements of at least 5 MW, distribution companies (DISCOMs) operating in the state, and power aggregators or traders who can group smaller consumers together to meet the 5 MW minimum. Applicants are required to be legally registered, possess all necessary regulatory approvals for power drawl, and must not be blacklisted by any government agency.

Interested parties must submit their responses through the designated e-procurement portals. Required documentation includes a covering letter, applicant information, and a notarized Power of Attorney or Board Resolution authorizing the signatory. In addition, applicants must provide a Certificate of Incorporation and audited financial statements for the past three years. All submissions must be in English and remain valid for one year from the submission deadline.

The EOI was issued on March 23, 2026. The last date for submitting queries is April 7, 2026, while the final submission date for responses is April 23, 2026. The EOIs will be opened on April 24, 2026, at 3:00 PM. The document specifies that this stage of the process does not require an Earnest Money Deposit (EMD) or Performance Bank Guarantee (PBG). The purpose of the EOI is primarily for demand discovery and is non-binding, meaning it does not constitute a request for binding offers. Applicants will bear all costs associated with preparing and submitting the EOI.

Following the evaluation of responses, NUGEL may proceed to formalize Power Purchase Agreements (PPA) with shortlisted applicants. The initiative is expected to strengthen the renewable energy landscape in Uttar Pradesh, providing reliable and cost-effective solar power with integrated battery storage for industrial and commercial consumers. This step is part of NUGEL’s larger goal of expanding solar capacity in the state and promoting clean energy adoption across various sectors. The project is also aligned with efforts to provide grid stability and reduce reliance on conventional, polluting energy sources.