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India powers up one of its largest standalone battery energy storage system

Developed jointly by IndiGrid and EnerGrid, with Gujarat Urja Vikas Nigam Ltd (GUVNL) as the off-taker, the 180 MW/360 MWh project is among India’s largest standalone utility-scale BESS installations at a single location.

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Uma Gupta

May 12, 2026

Projects & Applications

IndiGrid has announced the commissioning of its 180 MW/360 MWh battery energy storage system (BESS) project in Gujarat. Developed jointly by IndiGrid and EnerGrid, with Gujarat Urja Vikas Nigam Ltd (GUVNL) as the off-taker, the project is among India’s largest standalone utility-scale BESS installations at a single location.

The Gujarat BESS project was awarded to IndiGrid under the tariff-based competitive bidding (TBCB) route and is developed on a build, own, and operate (BOO) basis. A Battery Energy Storage Service Agreement (BESSA) has been signed for a period of 12 years from the scheduled commercial operation date.

Strategically located to address peak load management and renewable energy integration challenges in the state, the project will provide critical grid-balancing services, enabling greater penetration of solar and wind power. The project has been developed with technology support from AmpereHour Energy.

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