Announcement time of winning bid for large-scale energy storage projects

How many megawatts will the EC bid in 2026 & 2027?

In a statement, the EC said the bids have already been reviewed for the projects totalling 2,000 megawatt (MW), which are slated for commercial operations in stages in 2026 and 2027. However, unlike past practices, the commission did not reveal the list of winners in the statement, nor the range of the winning bids.

Will data centres boost energy demand?

According to reports, the influx of data centres in the country is expected to lift energy demand by up to 10GW, which is 50% of the current peak electricity demand of just above 20GW seen this year.

Will the EC fast-track solar projects?

The Edge is reaching out to spokespersons from the EC for comment. Meanwhile, it is understood that the government is also exploring ways to fast-track the award of more solar farm projects either through new or existing bid rounds, according to sources and market observers.