Prostarm Info Systems secures final LOA for 30MW battery energy storage project in Bihar
The project will operate under the Tariff Based Competitive Bidding (TBCB) mode and will be set up at different Grid Sub-Station (GSS) locations of Bihar State Power Transmission Company Limited (BSPTCL). The awarded project includes Viability Gap Funding (VGF) support and will run on a Build-Own-Operate-Transfer (BOOT) model for a tenure of 12 years.
According to the company's disclosure, the rental has been fixed at ₹4.44 lakh per MW per month, translating to an annual rental of ₹15.98 crore for the 30MW capacity. The final LOA was received at 7:07 p.m. on August 7, 2025.
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