ENGIE, a global leader in low-carbon energy and services, today announced a major milestone in its India journey with the successful award of 280 MW / 2 hrs of battery storage capacity in the Gujarat Urja Vikas Nigam Limited (GUVNL) auction. Part of the 2 GW / 4 GWh national tender, this represents one of the largest Battery Energy Storage System (BESS) allocations in the country to date and marks ENGIE’s formal entry into utility-scale storage in India. With this award, ENGIE’s India portfolio now reaches approximately 2.75 GW, strengthening its role as a long-term partner in enabling India’s 500 GW clean energy ambition and accelerating the shift toward firm, future-ready renewable power.
This project comes at a pivotal moment for India’s renewable and storage sector. As solar and wind capacity scale rapidly, the country needs large-format storage systems that can deliver clean power on demand, reduce curtailment, and enhance grid stability. ENGIE’s GUVNL BESS project will help address peak loads, enable smoother 24/7 renewable integration, and support the next phase of India’s grid modernisation.
Globally, ENGIE has set an 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 global foundation and positions ENGIE to deliver a new class of reliable, flexible energy solutions to India.
Amit Jain, CEO and Country Manager ENGIE India, Managing Director Renewables & Batteries India & South-East Asia, expressed, “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.”
The win reinforces ENGIE’s long-term commitment to India’s clean energy future. With scalable, technology-led renewable and storage solutions, ENGIE continues to advance a resilient, low-carbon energy ecosystem that is essential to meeting India’s 2030 and 2047 climate goals.
