Powergrid Secures Major 300MWh Andhra Battery Project

Powergrid Corporation bags a strategic 150MW/300MWh battery energy storage system at Kalikiri in Andhra Pradesh.

Jan 2, 2026 - 17:22
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Powergrid Secures Major 300MWh Andhra Battery Project
Powergrid Secures Major 300MWh Andhra Battery Project

LUCKNOW-State-owned Powergrid Corporation of India Ltd has secured a landmark 150MW/300MWh standalone battery energy storage system (BESS) project in Andhra Pradesh. Awarded under a Build-Own-Operate model, this facility at the Kalikiri substation will significantly bolster grid stability and renewable energy integration.

Part of a larger 2,000 MWh state initiative, this project utilizes Viability Gap Funding (VGF) to ensure cost-effective 'on-demand' power. As India targets 500GW of non-fossil capacity by 2030, Powergrid's expansion into advanced storage solutions marks a critical step toward a resilient national grid.

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