The Maharashtra State Electricity Distribution Company has issued a request for selection to procure 1,000 MW of energy storage capacity for 40 years from inter or intra-state connected pumped hydro storage projects on a demand basis. The energy storage projects must have eight hours of discharge capability with a maximum of five hours of continuous discharge. The last day to submit the bids is April 15, 2024. Bids will be opened on the same day.