ACME Solar Bags 220 MW Solar + BESS Project in Madhya Pradesh at ₹2.764/unit
New Delhi February 10, 2026: ACME Solar Holdings Limited has received a Letter of Award (LOA) from Rewa Ultra Mega Solar Limited (RUMSL) to set up a 220 MW Solar Power Project integrated with Battery Energy Storage System (BESS) at the Morena Solar Park in Madhya Pradesh.
The project is part of a 440 MW tariff-based competitive bidding (TBCB) tender floated by RUMSL, with the e-reverse auction conducted in September 2025. The awarded tariff for ACME Solar’s project stands at ₹2.764 per unit.
Key Project Details at a Glance
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Project Capacity: 220 MW Solar + BESS (Unit-II)
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Location: Morena Solar Park, Madhya Pradesh
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Awarding Authority: Rewa Ultra Mega Solar Limited (RUMSL)
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Tariff: ₹2.764 per unit
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SCOD: December 31, 2027
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PPA Tenure: 25 years
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Power Procurer: Madhya Pradesh Power Management Company Limited (MPPMCL)
Integrated Solar + Storage Model
The project includes four hours of peak power supply daily, split equally between morning and evening peaks, with 95% annual availability and a maximum CUF of 35%.
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Evening peak energy will be sourced directly from the solar plant
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Morning peak energy will be supplied free of cost by the procurer during night hours
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Charging and dispatch will be aligned with grid demand patterns
RUMSL will provide land and evacuation infrastructure above 33 kV, significantly reducing execution risk for the developer.
Cost & Compliance Advantages
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Benefit of reduced GST rates already passed through
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Mandatory compliance only with ALMM List-I (Approved List of Models & Manufacturers)
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Long-term revenue visibility through 25-year PPA
Strategic Significance for ACME Solar
This project strengthens ACME Solar’s position in hybrid renewable energy and storage-backed power solutions, a segment gaining traction as India transitions toward round-the-clock clean energy.
ACME Solar Portfolio Snapshot:
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Total Portfolio: 8,071 MW (Solar, Wind, Hybrid, FDRE, Storage)
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Operational Capacity: 2,966 MW
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Under Construction: 5,105 MW
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BESS Pipeline: ~17 GWh
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PPA Signed (Under Construction): 2,664 MW
With an in-house EPC and O&M capability, ACME Solar continues to deliver projects efficiently while maintaining industry-leading CUF and operating margins.
Market Outlook
The award reflects growing confidence in storage-integrated renewable projects, which are expected to play a crucial role in grid stability, peak demand management, and India’s long-term clean energy goals.
