Six companies won Transmission Corporation of Andhra Pradesh’s (APTRANSCO) auction to develop 1,000 MW/2,000 MWh standalone battery energy storage systems in the state. Bondada Engineering won 225 MW for the project at Hindupur substation, and Power Grid of India (PGCIL) won 150 MW for the project at Kalikiri substation, both at a tariff of ₹164,000 (~$1,833.22)/MW/month. Ecoren won 275 MW at a tariff of ₹150,000 (~$1,676.73)/MW/month for the project at Talaricheruvu substation and won 225 MW at a tariff of ₹165,000 (~$1,844.4)/MW/month for the project at Pampanuruthanda substation. Bhagwati Group won 75 MW at a tariff of ₹150,000 (~$1,676.73)/MW/month for the project at Maradam substation.