Pune: ENGIE Battery Storage India achieved a major breakthrough with the company securing 280 MW / 2-hour battery storage capacity in the Gujarat Urja Vikas Nigam Limited (GUVNL) auction.
Part of the 2 GW / 4 GWh national tender, this marks one of India’s largest Battery Energy Storage System (BESS) allocations and establishes ENGIE’s formal entry into utility-scale storage in the country.
With this development, ENGIE’s India portfolio has grown to approximately 2.75 GW, reinforcing its position in India’s clean energy transition.
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ENGIE Battery Storage India: Strengthening Firm Renewable Power
The award comes at a crucial time as India accelerates its renewable energy expansion. With solar and wind capacity scaling rapidly, large-format storage systems are critical for enabling on-demand clean power, reducing renewable curtailment, and strengthening grid stability.
The ENGIE Battery Storage India project under the GUVNL tender is expected to support peak demand, enhance 24/7 renewable integration, and drive India’s next phase of grid modernisation.
ENGIE’s Global Renewable Expertise Supports India’s Storage Transition
ENGIE has set a global ambition of deploying 95 GW of renewable and storage installed capacity by 2030. The company currently operates 55 GW and has 6 GW under construction worldwide.
This global expertise positions ENGIE strongly to support the evolution of India’s storage ecosystem through the newly awarded GUVNL project and future hybrid solutions.
Amit Jain, CEO & Country Manager of ENGIE India and Managing Director, Renewables & Batteries for India & South-East Asia, highlighted that India’s renewable industry is entering a pivotal stage where scale must combine with flexibility, firmness, and digital intelligence.
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He noted that storage will play a decisive role in meeting peak loads, integrating more renewable energy, and delivering dependable clean power.
Long-Term Commitment to India’s Clean Energy Future
The win underlines ENGIE’s continued commitment to advancing India’s low-carbon energy landscape.
With scalable, technology-led solutions across renewable generation and energy storage, ENGIE Battery Storage India is positioned to support India’s 2030 and 2047 climate objectives and contribute to building a resilient, future-ready energy ecosystem.
