ENGIE, a global leader in low-carbon energy and services, has achieved a significant milestone in its India journey with the successful award of 280 MW / 2-hour battery storage capacity in the Gujarat Urja Vikas Nigam Limited (GUVNL) auction. Part of the national 2 GW / 4 GWh tender, this represents one of India’s largest Battery Energy Storage System (BESS) allocations to date and marks ENGIE’s formal entry into utility-scale storage in the country. With this win, ENGIE’s India portfolio expands to approximately 2.75 GW, further strengthening its position as a long-term partner in advancing India’s 500 GW clean energy vision and enabling firm, future-ready renewable power.
This development comes at a defining moment for India’s renewable energy landscape. As solar and wind installations grow at record pace, the need for large-scale storage solutions has become critical to deliver clean, reliable power, minimise curtailment, and enhance grid stability. ENGIE’s GUVNL BESS project will help manage peak loads, facilitate seamless 24/7 renewable integration, and support India’s ongoing grid modernisation efforts.
Globally, ENGIE has set an ambitious target of achieving 95 GW of renewable and storage installed capacity by 2030. With 55 GW already in operation and 6 GW under construction, the Group brings deep technological expertise and proven global experience to India’s rapidly evolving storage sector. The GUVNL award leverages this global strength and positions ENGIE to deliver a new generation of dependable, flexible, and intelligent clean energy solutions for the country.
Amit Jain, CEO & Country Manager, ENGIE India, and Managing Director Renewables & Batteries (India & South-East Asia), said:
“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 reaffirms ENGIE’s long-term commitment to India’s clean energy roadmap. With scalable, technology-driven renewable and storage solutions, ENGIE continues to play a pivotal role in building a resilient, low-carbon energy ecosystem aligned with India’s 2030 and 2047 climate goals.