ACME Solar Wins 50 MW Dispatchable Renewable Deal With Tata Power-D
ACME Solar secures a 50 MW Firm and Dispatchable Renewable Energy project from Tata Power-D, advancing reliability and investment in India’s green energy transition.
Pioneering Firm and Dispatchable Renewable Energy (FDRE)
ACME Solar Holdings has clinched a Letter of Award from Tata Power-Delhi for a 50 MW Firm and Dispatchable Renewable Energy (FDRE) project, marking another major step for dispatchable renewables in India. Awarded via competitive tariff-based bidding, the project will be contracted at ₹4.43/unit, providing dependable renewable power for 25 years.
Hybrid, Storage-Integrated Solution
The FDRE model integrates multiple technologies such as solar and battery energy storage (BESS) to achieve high capacity utilisation (minimum 40% CUF), guarantee four hours of peak supply daily, and deliver 90% availability each month. This hybrid approach allows renewable output to meet the reliability standards of traditional generation, making solar and wind a firm part of India’s power backbone.
Market, Investment and Impact
ACME Solar operates 2,890 MW in various technologies and is rapidly expanding in the firm renewable segment. The project’s 24-month commissioning timeline underscores the growing market for dispatchable renewables as distribution companies seek green alternatives that are both reliable and affordable.
This is part of a broader industry pivot as India’s grid operators and utilities face the challenges of renewable intermittency, grid stability, and rising peak loads amid economic growth.
Conclusion
By securing projects under the FDRE model, ACME Solar is helping set a new standard for bankable, dispatchable renewables in India, supporting both grid stability and green goals.
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