IndiGrid, a leading Infrastructure Investment Trust (InvIT) in India’s power sector, has successfully commissioned the country’s first regulated utility-scale standalone battery energy storage system (BESS) in Delhi. With a capacity of 20 MW/40 MWh, this landmark project represents a significant step in enhancing the country’s energy storage infrastructure.
The project, named Kilokari BESS Private Ltd (KBPL), is IndiGrid’s first commercial foray into the battery energy storage space. It is designed to integrate renewable energy into the grid more efficiently, support grid stabilization, manage peak electricity demand, and meet various ancillary requirements, according to IndiGrid.
IndiGrid was awarded the project by BSES Rajdhani Power Ltd (BRPL) in October 2023. Thanks to the collaborative efforts of BRPL, the Global Energy Alliance for People and Planet (GEAPP), Ampere-hour Energy (AHE), and other key partners, the project was commissioned in record time.
Harsh Shah, CEO and Whole-Time Director of IndiGrid, commented, “Battery energy storage plays a crucial role in building a resilient and efficient energy system in India. As we transition to a cleaner energy mix, the ability to store and dispatch power effectively will be vital for grid stability and integrating renewable energy. This project marks an important milestone toward achieving that goal.”
IndiGrid has a diverse portfolio of assets in transmission lines, solar power generation, and BESS across India. The company has also expanded into greenfield projects and new ventures in recent years. To date, IndiGrid has successfully commissioned six projects under the Tariff-Based Competitive Bidding and Regulated Tariff Mechanism for both transmission and energy storage systems.
Currently, IndiGrid manages 41 power projects, which include 49 transmission lines spanning over 8,700 km, 15 substations with 22,550 MVA transformation capacity, 855 MW AC (1.1 GWp) of solar power capacity, and 450 MW/900 MWh of battery storage. The company’s total assets under management (AUM) are valued at over INR 294 billion ($3.4 billion).
