Battery Energy Storage: Adani Aims For 50 GWh In Five Years
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Adani Group announces its foray into the Battery Energy Storage Systems (BESS) sector with a pioneering 1126 MW / 3530 MWh project (The BESS project would have a power capacity of 1126 MW and energy capacity 3530 MWh. This means that BESS would be able to store 3530 MWh of energy – extending power capacity of 1126 MW by ~3 hrs). This project, entailing deployment of more than 700 BESS containers, will be the largest BESS installation in India and one of the world’s largest single-location BESS deployments. This historic project will be commissioned by March 2026.
According to several media reports, the project is located at Khavda in Gujarat and is described as India’s largest and among the world’s biggest single-site battery energy storage projects. The fact that more than 700 battery containers are involved emphasises the scale and modular nature of the deployment. Also, the three-hour energy discharge capacity (3530 MWh / 1126 MW) matches the approximate figure reported.
This strategic initiative is a major step toward enhancing India’s energy security, enabling round-the-clock clean electricity and supporting the country’s transition to a low-carbon future. The BESS will play a critical role in easing peak load pressures, reducing transmission congestion, and mitigating solar curtailment, thereby improving grid reliability and efficiency.
Grid-scale battery energy storage systems (BESS) are increasingly recognised as key enablers for renewable integration, helping absorb excess solar or wind power during low-demand periods and supply during peak demand. In India in particular, as variable renewable generation grows, storage is seen as essential to maintain grid balance and ensure “round-the-clock” renewable supply. Reports say India’s cumulative installed energy storage was very small in 2025 (~490 MWh by June) and this project is therefore breakthrough in scale.
The project is in the advanced stages of deployment at Khavda, the world’s largest renewable energy plant. The project is being developed with cutting-edge lithium-ion battery technology and is being integrated with advanced energy management systems to ensure optimal performance and reliability. The deployment will support peak load management and energy shifting, thereby playing a critical role in decarbonizing the power sector. This pioneering project will serve as a cornerstone in the world’s clean energy evolution, enabling grid stability, renewable integration, and round-the-clock power availability, while positioning the Khavda renewable energy plant as the world’s largest RE and storage park.
The Gujarat Hybrid Renewable Energy Park (often referred to as Khavda) is currently under construction in the Kutch district of Gujarat and is planned for up to 30 GW of solar + wind capacity, making it among the largest renewable energy parks in the world. Combining such massive renewable generation with equally large storage at the same site is relatively rare and signals a new generation of integrated “renewables+storage” hubs. The use of lithium-ion technology plus energy-management systems suggests the project aims for high reliability, fast response and integration with the grid.
Speaking on the occasion of the announcement, Gautam Adani, Chairman of Adani Group, said, “Energy storage is the cornerstone of a renewable-powered future. With this historic project, we are not only setting global benchmarks but also reinforcing our commitment to India’s energy independence and sustainability. This initiative will enable us to deliver reliable, clean, and affordable energy solutions at scale.”
The statement underscores how Adani frames this project not just as business expansion but as part of India’s energy transition and independence agenda. Many analysts note that by entering BESS at this scale, the Adani Group is joining global energy players who see storage as critical infrastructure.
With this strategic entry, the Adani Group joins the ranks of global energy leaders investing in large-scale storage infrastructure, marking a transformative moment in India’s clean energy journey.
Indeed, global markets for grid-scale battery storage are expanding rapidly, and large single-location deployments are still rare — which makes this move noteworthy. Also, India’s policy environment is increasingly supportive of storage; for example, storage mandates in solar tenders and grid modernisation push are creating opportunities.
Building on this flagship deployment, the Adani Group has laid out a clear and ambitious roadmap to scale its energy storage footprint. The Group plans to deploy an additional 15 GWh of BESS capacity by March 2027, with a long-term target of 50 GWh total over the next five years. This scale of ambition reflects the Group’s commitment to building a resilient and future-ready energy ecosystem that aligns with India’s net-zero goals and global climate commitments.
For context, 15 GWh is 15,000 MWh, many times larger than India’s cumulative storage till mid-2025 (~490 MWh). A 50 GWh target within five years is very aggressive and positions the Group as a major player in the storage ecosystem in India. Achieving this would require large investments, technology partnerships, manufacturing scale and grid-integration frameworks. Some analysts view such targets as signalling strong intent and possibly helping the broader Indian storage market move faster.
