Pace Digitek secures 250 MW/500 MWh BESS contract from NLC India Renewables
Type: Supply Agreement · Technology: Storage · Country: India · Capacity: 500 MWh · Value: INR 7099.19M · Announced: 2026-05-18
Pace Digitek has secured a contract worth INR 7,099.19 million (including GST) from NLC India Renewables for the deployment of a 250 MW/500 MWh battery energy storage system (BESS) project in Tamil Nadu, India. The project will be executed on a turnkey basis across three substations: Ottapidaram SS, Annupankulam SS, and Kayathar SS. Pace Digitek's scope includes design, engineering, supply (excluding power transformers), manufacturing, forwarding, unloading, storage, erection, testing, and commissioning of the BESS installations. The company will also provide 12 years of operation and maintenance services post-commercial operation declaration (COD). The entire project capacity is scheduled to achieve COD within 12 months from the letter of award date.
Analysis
Pace Digitek secured a supply agreement from NLC India Renewables for a 250 MW/500 MWh battery energy storage system (BESS) project in Tamil Nadu, India, valued at INR 7,099.19 million (including GST). Pace Digitek, a service provider in Power Management and Energy Management Solutions, specializes in Telecom Power Solutions and Solar Solutions. The project will be executed on a turnkey basis across three substations: Ottapidaram SS, Annupankulam SS, and Kayathar SS. Pace Digitek's scope includes design, engineering, supply, manufacturing, and commissioning, with 12 years of operation and maintenance services post-commercial operation declaration (COD). The entire project capacity is scheduled to achieve COD within 12 months from the May 18, 2026 letter of award date.
Key points
- Pace Digitek secured a 250 MW/500 MWh BESS contract.
- The contract value is INR 7,099.19 million (including GST).
- The project is located in Tamil Nadu, India, across three substations.
- Pace Digitek will provide 12 years of operation and maintenance services.
- Commercial operation declaration (COD) is scheduled within 12 months from the May 18, 2026 letter of award date.
Counterparties
- NLC India Renewables (Buyer)
- Pace Digitek (Supplier)