Sri Lanka has opened competitive bids for a 250 MW/1 GWh battery energy storage project. The systems will cover 19 locations across the country. The project aims to add storage capacity to Sri Lanka’s power system. The bid process could determine the companies and prices for the planned installations.
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Sri Lanka has opened competitive bids for a planned battery energy storage project. The procurement covers 250 MW/1 GWh of battery storage capacity. The systems are planned across 19 locations in the country. Bids were publicly opened on September 4, 2026. The project is being developed through a competitive bidding process.
The planned systems will provide 1 GWh of total storage capacity. Their combined power capacity will reach 250 MW. The project will use multiple battery storage installations rather than one central facility. The 19 locations will therefore form part of the wider storage project.
The procurement is intended to add battery storage capacity to Sri Lanka’s power system. Battery storage can store electricity for later use. The planned capacity will provide both power and energy storage capability. The 250 MW figure refers to the combined power capacity. The 1 GWh figure represents the total energy storage capacity.
The competitive bidding process could determine the companies selected for the planned installations. It could also establish the prices associated with the projects. The bids are reportedly lower than those received under the previous tender. The bid opening marks a further stage in the development of the planned BESS capacity.
The project covers 19 locations across Sri Lanka. This gives the planned storage capacity a multi-site structure. Further information may become available as the procurement process progresses.