Serentica Renewables commissions first phase of 1 GWh Bikaner battery project

Serentica Renewables has commissioned the first phase of its 1 GWh battery energy storage system (BESS) in Bikaner, Rajasthan. The project represents the first time the renewable energy arm of Vedanta Group has delivered a large-scale BESS for the commercial and industrial segment.

The first phase of the project comprises a 50 MW/200 MWh BESS. The Bikaner BESS has been developed with a modular architecture to provide operational flexibility, scalability and rapid response capabilities.

Serentica Renewables said its Bikaner project powers one of the world’s first time-block round-the-clock (RTC) renewable power arrangements for industrial consumers, demonstrating how battery storage can transform intermittent renewable energy into dependable, 24/7 clean power.

“Battery energy storage systems will play a defining role in the next phase of India’s clean energy transition by making renewable energy available whenever it is needed,” said Akshay Hiranandani, CEO, Serentica Renewables. “The commissioning of phase 1 of our 1 GWh BESS is a significant milestone in our journey to deliver reliable, round the clock renewable energy for India’s industrial sector. By integrating advanced storage with renewable generation, we are creating a future ready energy ecosystem that combines sustainability, reliability and flexibility for our customers.”

Established in 2022, Serentica Renewables is an independent power producer (IPP) with 3.2 GW of renewable energy capacity. The IPP has ongoing projects across multiple states, leveraging a mix of solar, wind, energy storage, and advanced balancing solutions. These include a planned 7 GWh battery order pipeline for the next two years.