ENA State 2025-11-28 16:10:26 <p><span style="font-size:14px"><strong>Gandhinagar, Nov 28 (KNN)</strong> ENGIE, a global energy transition leader, has won its first Battery Energy Storage System (BESS) project in India&mdash;a 280 MW/560 MWh installation awarded under Gujarat Urja Vikas Nigam Ltds (GUVNL) national tender for 2 GW/4 GWh. </span></p> <p><span style="font-size:14px">According to the companys release, the project&mdash;its second-largest BESS installation globally&mdash;is expected to be commissioned in 2027.</span></p> <p><span style="font-size:14px">The system will be capable of storing up to two hours of electricity, enabling it to absorb surplus generation during low-demand periods and deliver power during peak hours, thereby strengthening grid stability and flexibility.</span></p> <p><span style="font-size:14px">Paulo Almirante, ENGIEs Senior Executive Vice President, Renewable and Flexible Power, said, This first large-scale battery storage project in India marks a decisive step for ENGIE in a fast-growing market for renewables and storage. It illustrates our commitment to accelerating the energy transition wherever we operate, while delivering flexibility, stability, and security to power systems. </span></p> <p><span style="font-size:14px">As of June 30, 2025, ENGIE had nearly 2 GW of wind and solar capacity either operational or under construction in India. </span></p> <p><span style="font-size:14px">The company aims to expand its combined renewable and storage portfolio in the country to 7 GW by 2030.</span></p> <p><em><strong><span style="font-size:14px">(KNN Bureau)</span></strong></em></p> 44238 https://knnindia.co.in/news/newsdetails/state/engie-enters-india-with-280-mw-battery-energy-storage-system-project-in-gujarat 2025-11-28 16:10:26 knnindia.co.in