Archive · 20 Sep 2025
Madhya Pradesh Secures Lowest Solar Power Price in India
Madhya Pradesh found a way to get cheaper solar power by using batteries.
CEIGALL India and ACME Solar won bids to provide solar energy.
The project uses solar panels during the day and batteries charged by solar energy.
In the morning, batteries supply power charged at night with cheaper electricity.
This helps provide power even when the sun isn't shining.
The state wants to provide clean energy at a cost similar to coal and plans to offer renewable power at 24 hours a day.
Madhya Pradesh secured the lowest price for solar power with battery storage in India.
CEIGALL India and ACME Solar won the tenders.
The price is approximately 3 U.S. cents per kWh.
The project uses solar panels and batteries for power delivery.
Madhya Pradesh aims for 24-hour renewable power at rates comparable to coal.
- Who
- Madhya Pradesh, CEIGALL India, ACME Solar
- What
- Secured lowest price for solar power with battery storage
- When
- Recent auction
- Where
- Madhya Pradesh, India
- Why
- To expand renewable energy and offer competitive prices
Traditional Energy Sources
Renewable Energy Supporters
Power Stability
Traditional Energy Sources
Coal power is important for consistent power during non-solar hours.
Renewable Energy Supporters
Solar with storage can be used to ensure a stable power supply.
- Location
- Madhya Pradesh, India
- Winning Bidders
- CEIGALL India, ACME Solar
- Price per kWh
- ₹2.70 (CEIGALL), ₹2.764 (ACME) - approx. 3 U.S. cents
- Power Source
- Solar with battery storage
- Power Capacity per Unit
- 220 megawatts
- State Goal
- 24-hour renewable power at competitive rates
