JSW Energy announced on Monday the commencement of construction for a 1 gigawatt hour (GWh) battery energy storage system (BESS) project at Fatehgarh in Rajasthan. The project, awarded by the Solar Energy Corporation of India Limited (SECI), marks a significant step towards enhancing grid stability and renewable energy integration.
The project consists of two installations, each boasting a 500 MWh storage capacity, designed for two hours of storage per cycle. It will be developed under a Build Own Operate and Transfer (BOOT) mechanism, with the ownership transferring to the offtaker after 12 years. JSW Energy aims to commission the project by June 2025.
“This Battery Energy Storage System project represents a crucial advancement in enhancing grid stability and integrating renewable energy sources,” said Sharad Mahendra, Joint Managing Director and CEO of JSW Energy. “We are committed to contributing to a sustainable energy future and this project is a key milestone in that journey.”
In addition to the BESS project, JSW Energy has signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) with JSW Steel Ltd. Under this agreement, JSW Energy will supply an additional 85,000-90,000 tonnes of green hydrogen annually, along with 720,000 tonnes per annum (TPA) of green oxygen, progressively by 2030.
The construction of the Fatehgarh BESS project underscores JSW Energy’s commitment to advancing renewable energy solutions and supporting India’s transition to a greener and more resilient energy grid.
