Engie has taken a significant step in its India expansion by securing its first battery energy storage system (BESS) project.
The installation, rated at 280 MW/560 MWh, represents the Group’s second-largest BESS worldwide. Awarded under Gujarat Urja Vikas Nigam Limited’s (GUVNL) national tender for 2GW/4GWh, the project is scheduled to be commissioned in 2027.
Designed to store electricity for up to two hours, it will capture surplus generation during low-demand periods and release power when consumption peaks.
By mid-2025, Engie had nearly 2GW of wind and solar capacity either operational or under construction in India. This portfolio supports the country’s ambition to achieve 500GW of renewable energy by 2030. With solar and wind deployment accelerating, utility-scale storage is increasingly vital to ensure clean energy can be delivered reliably and to maintain grid stability.
India is recognised as a strategic growth market for Engie. The Group has set a target to expand its installed renewable and storage capacity in the country to 7GW by 2030.
Globally, Engie continues to strengthen its position in battery energy storage. As of June 2025, its BESS portfolio in operation or under construction stood at 5.6GW, contributing to the wider goal of reaching 95GW of renewable and storage capacity by the end of the decade.
“This first large-scale battery storage project in India marks a decisive step for Engie in a fast-growing market for renewables and storage,” said Paulo Almirante, Engie senior executive vice president in charge of Renewable and Flexible Power. “It illustrates our commitment to accelerating the energy transition wherever we operate, while delivering flexibility, stability, and security to power systems.”
