Gensol Engineering secures a Rs 1,340 crore contract for a 250 MW battery storage project in Gujarat, aiming to enhance grid resilience and extend renewable energy availability.
New Delhi, Jun 12 (PTI) Gensol Engineering on Wednesday said it has emerged as a successful bidder for Gujarat Urja Vikas Nigam's 250 MW (500 MWh) Battery Energy Storage Project worth Rs 1,340 crore.
The project will supply electricity on an 'on-demand' basis to Gujarat State's DISCOMs during peak and off-peak hours, thereby extending renewable energy availability beyond solar hours, fulfilling energy storage purchase obligations, and enhancing grid resilience, a company statement said.
According to the statement, Gensol Engineering -- a pioneer in solar power engineering, procurement, and construction (EPC) services and electric mobility sector -- emerged as a successful bidder for 250 MW/500 MWh standalone battery energy storage systems (BESS) project from Gujarat Urja Vikas Nigam Ltd (GUVNL).
The project will deliver 250 MW/500 MWh energy for two charge/discharge cycles per day.
Gensol Engineering Managing Director Anmol Singh Jaggi said in the statement, "Securing this project enables us to make a significant impact on the Indian energy market while solidifying our position as a leading industry player in the renewable energy landscape, propelling the future of BESS in India.
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