Gujarat: ENGIE, a global leader in low‑carbon energy and services, has achieved a major milestone in its India journey with the successful award of 280 MW / 2 hours of battery storage capacity in the Gujarat Urja Vikas Nigam Limited (GUVNL) auction. This allocation, part of the 2 GW / 4 GWh national tender, is among the largest Battery Energy Storage System (BESS) awards in India to date and marks ENGIE’s formal entry into utility‑scale storage in the country.
With this win, ENGIE’s India portfolio now reaches 2.75 GW, reinforcing its role as a long‑term partner in enabling India’s ambitious 500 GW clean energy target and accelerating the transition toward firm, future‑ready renewable power.
Project Significance
- The GUVNL BESS project will help address peak loads, reduce curtailment, and enhance grid stability.
- It will enable smoother 24/7 renewable integration, supporting the next phase of India’s grid modernization.
- The initiative comes at a pivotal moment as India scales solar and wind capacity, requiring large‑format storage systems to deliver clean power on demand.
Global Context
ENGIE has set a global ambition of deploying 95 GW of renewable and storage installed capacity by 2030. The Group already operates 55 GW and has 6 GW under construction, bringing deep technological expertise and operational maturity to India’s evolving storage market. The GUVNL award builds on this foundation, positioning ENGIE to deliver reliable, flexible energy solutions tailored to India’s needs.
Leadership Statement
Amit Jain, CEO and Country Manager ENGIE India, Managing Director Renewables & Batteries India & South‑East Asia, said: “India’s renewable story is entering a decisive phase, where scale must be matched with firmness, flexibility and digital intelligence. Storage is the bridge that will take us there. This award strengthens ENGIE’s mission to build the next generation of hybrid and storage‑backed infrastructure that can support peak demand, integrate more renewables and deliver dependable clean power to millions. Backed by ENGIE’s global storage expertise, we are committed to shaping an energy system that is resilient, efficient and ready for the future India is building.”
This achievement underscores ENGIE’s long‑term commitment to India’s clean energy future. With scalable, technology‑driven renewable and storage solutions, ENGIE continues to advance a resilient, low‑carbon energy ecosystem aligned with India’s 2030 and 2047 climate goals.
