Pace Digitek wins 250 MW solar-storage project at Pavagada
Author: PPD Team Date: February 11, 2026
Author: PPD Team Date: February 11, 2026
Pace Digitek Limited announced on February 10, 2026 that it has received an award from Karnataka Renewable Energy Development Limited (KREDL) to develop an integrated solar and battery energy storage project at the Pavagada Solar Park in Karnataka.
The project involves setting up a 250 MWAC solar photovoltaic (PV) power plant along with a 250 MW / 1,100 MWh Battery Energy Storage System (BESS). The estimated project cost, including Goods and Services Tax, is about Rs 17,750 million (Rs 1,775 crore).
The award marks a large utility-scale deployment combining renewable generation with storage, intended to support grid stability and enable dispatchable clean power. Pavagada Solar Park is among India’s largest solar parks, making it a key location for integrated solar and storage projects.
The disclosure was made to BSE Limited and the National Stock Exchange of India Limited in compliance with Securities and Exchange Board of India (SEBI) Listing Regulations. The company stated that the project represents a significant addition to its portfolio in the hybrid renewable energy and storage segment.
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