A pre-bid meeting was held for the procurement of 7,800 MW of renewable energy
Prospective bidders at a meeting ahead of a bid to supply 7,800 MW of renewable energy to Telangana power companies in Hyderabad on Thursday. | Photo credit: By arrangement
HYDERABAD
In line with the Telangana Clean and Green Energy Policy – 2025, TGREDCO (Telangana Renewable Energy Development Corporation) and TG-Genco (Telangana Power Generation Corporation) on Thursday held a pre-bid meeting with bidders for supply of 7,800 megawatts of renewable energy to boost the state’s renewable energy generation and energy storage capacity.
Around 120 potential bidders participated online, while another 70 participated in person, bringing the total participation to around 190. According to officials of the two power companies, bids for TGREDCO’s 2,000 MW Firm and Dispatchable Renewable Energy (FDRE) were submitted on a continuous basis (RTC). The minimum bid capacity is 50 MW, the maximum 1,000 MW.
Bids for another 3,000 MW of solar energy together with a battery storage system (Battery Energy Storage System – BESS) were also submitted by TGREDCO. It includes 1,000 MW of each BESS capacity and an additional 6,000 MWh of storage capacity. The minimum bid capacity is 50 MW. TGREDCO has also submitted bids for 800 MW of wind power with a minimum bid capacity of 50 MW and a maximum of 400 MW.
TG-Genco has further submitted bids for a 2,000 MW BESS under the FDRE comprising four 500 MW equivalent units, each capable of storing and supplying electricity for four hours.
Applicant inquiries
During pre-bid negotiations, several potential bidders raised questions regarding tender conditions and technical aspects. Officials discussed the issues raised and provided clarification whenever possible. They assured the participants that their queries and objections will be reviewed and appropriate clarifications will be provided with a focus on transparency throughout the tender process.
Speaking at the meeting, TGREDCO Vice Chairman and Managing Director Musharraf Faruqui said that the tender process is being conducted in accordance with the applicable rules and regulations. He noted that the procedures followed by Solar Energy Corporation of India (SECI) in its tenders have been adopted by Telangana companies as well.
Chairman of the Board and CEO of TG-Genco Dr. S. Harish said that several measures have been taken to ensure adequate availability of power in line with the increasing demand for electricity. He asked potential bidders to email their queries and suggestions to the authorities and assured them that the issues raised would be looked into and clarifications provided.
Published – 22 Oct 2026 20:18 IST