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ACME Solar Bags 220 MW Solar + BESS Project in Madhya Pradesh at ₹2.764/unit

ACME Solar receives LOA for 220 MW Solar with Battery Energy Storage project at Morena Solar Park, Madhya Pradesh. SCOD December 2027.
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

  • Project Capacity: 220 MW Solar + BESS (Unit-II)

  • Location: Morena Solar Park, Madhya Pradesh

  • Awarding Authority: Rewa Ultra Mega Solar Limited (RUMSL)

  • Tariff: ₹2.764 per unit

  • SCOD: December 31, 2027

  • PPA Tenure: 25 years

  • Power Procurer: Madhya Pradesh Power Management Company Limited (MPPMCL)

 

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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%.

  • Evening peak energy will be sourced directly from the solar plant

  • Morning peak energy will be supplied free of cost by the procurer during night hours

  • 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

  • Benefit of reduced GST rates already passed through

  • Mandatory compliance only with ALMM List-I (Approved List of Models & Manufacturers)

  • 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:

  • Total Portfolio: 8,071 MW (Solar, Wind, Hybrid, FDRE, Storage)

  • Operational Capacity: 2,966 MW

  • Under Construction: 5,105 MW

  • BESS Pipeline: ~17 GWh

  • 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.

 

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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.

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