ENGIE has won its first large-scale battery energy storage system (BESS) project in India, marking a strategic entry into one of the world’s fastest-growing renewable energy markets.
Awarded under Gujarat Urja Vikas Nigam Limited’s (GUVNL) 2 GW/4 GWh national tender, the 280 MW/560 MWh system is slated for commissioning in 2027 and will provide up to two hours of electricity storage. The facility will absorb surplus generation during periods of low demand and supply power during peak load, enhancing grid stability and enabling greater integration of variable renewable energy sources.
India’s renewable sector is expanding rapidly, with the country targeting 500 GW of installed capacity by 2030. As of 30 June 2025, ENGIE operates or has under construction nearly 2 GW of wind and solar projects in India. Large-scale storage solutions are increasingly seen as critical to managing grid intermittency and ensuring reliable power delivery, especially in states like Gujarat, which are experiencing significant solar and wind deployment.
Under the terms of the GUVNL project, the BESS will deliver 560 MWh of storage capacity, allowing it to balance short-term fluctuations in supply and demand and reduce reliance on fossil-fuel peaking plants. By stabilizing renewable output, the system is expected to mitigate curtailment risks and provide flexibility services to the transmission network, aligning with India’s broader grid modernization objectives.
ENGIE plans to further expand its footprint in India, targeting a combined 7 GW of renewable energy and storage capacity by 2030. The GUVNL BESS project reinforces the company’s global position in battery storage, complementing its portfolio of flexible power solutions worldwide and demonstrating the scalability of its energy transition strategy across diverse regulatory and market environments.
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