AmpereHour Energy and IndiGrid have commissioned India’s first large-scale standalone Battery Energy Storage System (BESS) project in Gujarat, marking a major milestone in the country’s clean energy transition.
The 180 MW/360 MWh battery storage facility has been installed at a substation operated by Gujarat Energy Transmission Corporation (GETCO), with Gujarat Urja Vikas Nigam (GUVNL) serving as the primary off-taker. The project is considered among the largest standalone utility-scale battery storage systems in India as well as across Asia.
The development team utilised operational learnings from an earlier 40 MWh battery storage project in Delhi to execute the installation. Advanced simulation studies were carried out to optimise the complete electrical network, covering the 220 kV grid connection through to the DC systems. Integration of technologies and coordination among contractors were managed using AmpereHour Energy’s ELINA EMS and AH Suite software platforms.
The commissioning of the project is expected to significantly strengthen Gujarat’s renewable energy infrastructure by improving grid stability and supporting round-the-clock clean power availability. The system will store excess electricity generated during periods of low demand and discharge it back into the grid during peak consumption hours, enabling more efficient utilisation of renewable energy resources.
With this addition, Gujarat’s overall battery storage capacity has increased to nearly 870 MW, further reinforcing the state’s position as a key hub for advanced energy infrastructure in India.