REC Invites Bids for Inter-State P2P Power Trading Pilot Using India Energy Stack

REC has issued a tender inviting bids from eligible Technology Solution Providers (TSPs) with proven expertise in power markets, digital platforms, energy systems, and fintech. It has sought bids voluntarily to participate in an India Energy Stack (IES) pilot focused on enabling an inter-state peer-to-peer (P2P) energy trading use case. The tender has set the onboarding timeline for January 17, 2026, with final delivery scheduled for February 5, 2026.

India Energy Stack (IES) is a digital public infrastructure designed to identify and connect stakeholders and assets, thereby facilitating open data exchange in the power system through uniform specifications and standards. This aims to unlock transparent, reliable, inclusive, efficient, and affordable access to energy.

Pilot Objective and Scope

The pilot will deploy IES specifications for an inter-state P2P trading workflow by testing end-to-end interoperability. This includes consent-based data exchange, standard payloads, auditability, and integration with utility and market-relevant systems. Selected TSPs will be required to build or adapt a P2P trading platform and integrate it with an inter-state P2P network compliant with IES specifications.

The platform will demonstrate the ability to deliver secure, interoperable integrations and API conformance within a scalable, multi-stakeholder ecosystem. It aims to contribute to a flagship use case for IES and position participating organisations at the forefront of digital energy transformation.

REC has sought bids from entities capable of integrating with utility systems such as Meter Data Management (MDM), Revenue Management Systems (RMS), Enterprise Resource Planning (ERP), and billing platforms via open APIs, webhooks, or secure file interfaces. The platform is also expected to support consent-based data exchange, auditability, and interoperable payloads in line with IES specifications. Additionally, it will enable the development of a trading platform allowing consumers and prosumers to participate in energy trading as per IES standards.