In a major boost to India’s clean energy transition, AmpereHour Energy and IndiGrid have commissioned a 180 MW / 360 MWh Battery Energy Storage System (BESS) at a Gujarat Energy Transmission Corporation (GETCO) substation in Gujarat.
The project, backed by Gujarat Urja Vikas Nigam Limited (GUVNL) as the off-taker, is being described as India’s largest standalone utility-scale battery energy storage installation and among the biggest BESS projects in Asia.
The commissioning marks a significant milestone for India’s rapidly evolving energy storage ecosystem as states accelerate renewable energy integration and grid modernization efforts.
Gujarat, already a leader in renewable energy deployment, has announced nearly 870 MW of battery storage projects in recent years.
Within this growing ecosystem, the IndiGrid-AmpereHour project is expected to play a critical role in enhancing grid flexibility and ensuring reliable renewable power supply.
The large-scale battery storage facility is designed to store surplus renewable energy during low-demand periods and discharge electricity during peak consumption hours. This capability is expected to reduce renewable energy curtailment, improve grid resilience, and support round-the-clock clean energy availability.
According to the companies, scaling the project from a previously executed 40 MWh storage facility in Delhi to a massive 360 MWh installation required extensive engineering and system optimization.
AmpereHour’s research and engineering teams reportedly carried out advanced simulation studies to optimize the complete electrical chain, from the 220 kV grid interface to the DC systems, with a focus on maximizing Round Trip Efficiency (RTE) and usable energy output.
The project deployed AmpereHour’s proprietary ELINA Energy Management System (EMS) along with the AH Suite software platform to manage execution, quality control, and integration across multiple contractors. The companies stated that the technology platform enabled real-time coordination, system monitoring, and efficient commissioning of the project.
Rahul Shelke, Co-Founder and Managing Director of AmpereHour Energy, described the development as a landmark moment for India’s energy sector. He said the company’s “Flexible Integration” architecture enabled deployment of a technically advanced and commercially optimized storage system capable of supporting Gujarat’s expanding renewable energy ambitions.
Harsh Shah, Managing Director of IndiGrid, said the project represents a major step in strengthening India’s energy infrastructure and aligns with the country’s target of achieving 500 GW of non-fossil fuel power capacity by 2030.
Energy experts believe large-scale battery storage systems will become increasingly important as India expands solar and wind power capacity. Battery storage can help balance intermittent renewable energy generation, stabilize the grid during peak demand, and reduce dependence on fossil fuel-based peaking power plants.
With India pushing aggressively toward energy transition goals, utility-scale BESS projects such as the Gujarat installation are expected to become central to the country’s strategy for ensuring reliable, flexible, and low-carbon power systems.