Bondada Engineering gets CEA approval for 300 MW solar project

Bondada Engineering has received approval for energization from the Central Electricity Authority (CEA) for a 300 MW grid-connected solar power project at Khavda, Gujarat. The project is being executed on an Engineering, Procurement and Construction (EPC) basis for NLC India Renewables Limited. This approval paves the way for adding 300 MW of solar power to the grid, marking a significant milestone in the company's renewable energy portfolio.

Project Overview

The CEA approval is a critical regulatory step for the project's energization. The following table summarizes the key details of the development:

Parameter	Details
Approving Authority	Central Electricity Authority (CEA)
Project Capacity	300 MW
Project Location	Khavda, Gujarat
Client	NLC India Renewables Limited
Execution Basis	Engineering, Procurement and Construction (EPC)

Strategic Significance

The Central Electricity Authority is the apex technical body under the Ministry of Power, Government of India. Securing this clearance underscores Bondada Engineering's execution capabilities in delivering large-scale renewable energy infrastructure projects for leading Central Public Sector Enterprises (CPSEs). This achievement reinforces the company's position as a trusted partner in India's clean energy transition.

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Bondada Engineering has secured India's first and largest grid-scale 100 MWh Vanadium Redox Flow Battery Energy Storage System (VRFB BESS) order from NTPC Renewable Energy Limited. The project, located at Khavda Solar Park in Gujarat, includes an EPC package for the development of the storage system along with 10 years of Operations and Maintenance (O&M). This award marks a significant milestone for the company as it forays into advanced Long Duration Energy Storage (LDES) technologies.

Project and Technology Details

The project utilizes Vanadium Redox Flow Battery (VRFB) technology, with Delectrik Systems Pvt Ltd serving as the Technology Partner. VRFB technology offers a service life of over 25 years, significantly longer than the 12–15 years typical of conventional Lithium Iron Phosphate (LFP) batteries. It provides high intrinsic safety, stable performance under frequent cycling with near-zero degradation, and reduced operational expenditure. Additionally, the use of domestic vanadium resources aligns with the government's vision of strengthening indigenous energy security.

The following table summarises the key parameters of the awarded project:

Parameter:	Details
Awarding Authority:	NTPC Renewable Energy Limited
Project Type:	EPC Package including 10 years of O&M
Technology:	Vanadium Redox Flow BESS
Capacity:	100 MWh
Project Location:	Khavda Solar Park, Gujarat
Execution Period:	10 Months from receipt of NOA

Strategic Significance

The Government of India has set a target of deploying approximately 236 GWh of Battery Energy Storage Systems by 2030, while the current installed capacity is only around 3.3 GWh. This gap highlights the immense growth opportunity in the Indian energy storage market. By securing this landmark order, Bondada Engineering demonstrates its ability to execute energy storage projects involving next-generation technologies, thereby strengthening its position in the rapidly expanding BESS sector.