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L&T to build 116 MW solar and 241 MWh battery storage project in Bihar

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Larsen & Toubro (L&T) has received an engineering, procurement, and construction contract for a renewable energy project in Bihar. The order involves developing a 116 MW solar power plant paired with a 241 MWh battery energy storage system at Kajra, Lakhisarai. The contract adds to an ongoing initiative, making the Lakhisarai site the largest co-located renewable energy and storage facility in the country, with a combined battery capacity of 495 MWh. The storage system will…

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MNRE clarifies ALMM rules for solar cell tenders and BESS-linked projects

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The Ministry of New and Renewable Energy (MNRE) has issued two updates clarifying the implementation of the Approved List of Models and Manufacturers (ALMM) for solar photovoltaic (PV) projects, with new guidance on tender compliance timelines and the treatment of battery storage-linked solar plants under the framework. On 28 July 2025, MNRE amended its earlier order dated 9 December 2024 to ease compliance for developers participating in government-backed tenders. The ministry confirmed that ALMM obligations…

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ACME Solar orders 3.1 GWh of battery storage

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ACME Solar Holdings has placed an order exceeding 3.1 GWh for battery energy storage systems (BESS) from Zhejiang Narada and Trina Energy. The order aims to secure high-efficiency, scalable storage solutions to support ACME’s expanding renewable energy portfolio. The delivery will be phased over the next four to eight months in fiscal year 2025–26. The systems will be deployed across ACME’s firm and dispatchable renewable energy projects and battery-linked installations. These projects are set to…

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CEA proposes safety norms for battery energy storage systems in 2025 draft

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The Central Electricity Authority (CEA) has released the Draft First Amendment to the Central Electricity Authority (Measures relating to Safety and Electric Supply) Regulations, 2025.  The amendment introduces new safety requirements for Battery Energy Storage Systems (BESS). These draft regulations are open for public comments until 20 July 2025.   A new chapter, X-A, has been added to the existing regulations. It outlines the safety framework for BESS, covering equipment design, installation, monitoring, and emergency measures….

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Cygni Energy opens 4.8 GWh BESS gigafactory in Hyderabad

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Cygni Energy has inaugurated a fully automated battery energy storage system (BESS) gigafactory in Hyderabad with an annual production capacity of 4.8 GWh.  The facility, developed with an investment of over Rs 1 billion, is located at E-Mobility Valley in Maheshwaram’s electronics manufacturing cluster. Spanning 160,000 sq. ft., the Phase-I plant will manufacture high-capacity battery packs for electric vehicles and grid-scale storage. Cygni has already secured a 1 GWh order pipeline from BESS developers and…

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Waaree Renewable wins LoA for 40 MWh BESS project in Gujarat

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Waaree Renewable Technologies Limited has received a Letter of Award (LoA) from Continuum Green Energy Limited for the engineering, procurement, and construction (EPC) of a 40 MWh battery energy storage system (BESS) at wind-solar hybrid sites in Gujarat. The total cost of the project is estimated at Rs 400 million. The project will utilize lithium iron phosphate (LFP) based liquid-cooled containerized BESS technology. It will be executed under a Lump Sum Turnkey Project agreement, integrating…

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AMEA Power secures two 300MW BESS projects in South Africa

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UAE-based renewable energy developer AMEA Power has secured two battery energy storage system (BESS) projects in South Africa, each with over 300 megawatt-hours of capacity. The Gainfar and Boitekong projects, located in the North West Province, aim to address frequent blackouts and load shedding. Awarded under Bid Window 2 of the Battery Energy Storage Independent Power Producer Procurement Programme, the Gainfar project will connect to the Ngwedi substation, while the Boitekong project will link to…

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CREC and Sungrow sign agreement for 1.5 GWh BESS supply

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Citicore Renewable Energy Corporation (CREC) has signed a supply and services agreement with Sungrow for the development of Battery Energy Storage Systems (BESS) to support its solar power projects. Under the agreement, CREC will procure 1.5 GWh of BESS from Sungrow. Sungrow will also assist with the engineering and construction design of the BESS to optimize integration with CREC’s solar facilities. The Power Titan series from Sungrow will be utilized for this project, offering benefits…

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Advait Energy selected for 50 MW battery storage project in Gujarat

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Advait Energy Transitions, formerly known as Advait Infratech, has been declared a qualified bidder by Gujarat Urja Vikas Nigam Ltd (GUVNL) for a 50 MW/500 MWh standalone battery energy storage system in Gujarat.  This project is part of GUVNL’s Phase-IV tariff-based global competitive bidding, supported by viability gap funding, aiming to enhance energy reliability and sustainability in the region.  The project is expected to be completed within 18 months.

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ABO Energy sells South African BESS projects to EDF

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ABO Energy has sold the rights to two battery energy storage systems (BESS) in South Africa to French utility Électricité de France (EDF) after advancing them to ready-to-build status.  EDF secured preferred bidder status for both projects on November 30, 2023, under South Africa’s first Battery Energy Storage Independent Power Producer Procurement Programme (BESIPPPP). The projects, located in the Northern Cape and North West provinces near Aggeneys and Vryburg, are stand-alone BESS installations with a…