IndiGrid commissions India’s first regulated utility-scale BESS project

IndiGrid has commissioned India’s first regulated utility-scale standalone Battery Energy Storage System (BESS) project with a capacity of 20 MW/40 MWh. The project is located in Delhi and operated by Kilokari BESS Pvt Ltd (KBPL).

This marks IndiGrid’s first commercial battery storage project and a significant step in India’s push for cleaner, more resilient power infrastructure. KBPL is designed to support grid stability, manage peak demand, and integrate renewable energy at the distribution level.

IndiGrid won the project in October 2023 through a tender floated by BSES Rajdhani Power Ltd (BRPL). It was executed with support from BRPL, Global Energy Alliance for People and Planet (GEAPP), Ampere-hour Energy (AHE), and other partners. The project has been commissioned within the planned timeline and budget.

IndiGrid’s CEO Harsh Shah stated that battery storage is essential for maintaining grid stability and enabling efficient use of renewables. He noted that this project shows IndiGrid’s commitment to building future-ready energy systems.