GAIL Invites Bids for 600 MW Solar PV Project with 550 MWh BESS in Jhansi

New Delhi:  GAIL (India) Limited, a Maharatna PSU, has initiated the tendering process for Project Management Consultancy (PMC) services for a 600 MW ground-mounted solar PV project with 550 MWh Battery Energy Storage System (BESS) at Tehsil Garautha, Jhansi.

The project is part of GAIL’s goal to achieve net-zero Scope 1 and 2 emissions by 2035. The PMC will oversee design review, quality checks, construction supervision, installation, commissioning, and O&M monitoring. The contract is set for 36 months, with payments linked to milestone completions.

A Pre-Tender Conference (PTC) was held online on January 2, 2026, to brief prospective bidders on technical and financial criteria. Bidders must demonstrate experience in solar projects of at least 100 MW under a single contract.

This project marks a significant step in GAIL’s renewable energy expansion, combining large-scale solar generation with advanced energy storage to support captive consumption at GAIL units.