Renewable energy company ACME Solar Holdings has commissioned a cumulative 3.62 GWh of Battery Energy Storage System (BESS) capacity across multiple project sites in Rajasthan, marking a major milestone in India’s rapidly expanding energy storage sector. The latest commissioning further strengthens the company’s position as one of the country’s leading integrated renewable energy developers.The newly operational battery storage capacity is expected to improve grid reliability, enable better integration of renewable energy, and support round-the-clock clean power supply during peak electricity demand.
With the latest addition, ACME Solar’s cumulative operational BESS capacity has reached 3.62 GWh across Rajasthan. Approximately 2.29 GWh of this capacity was commissioned during the current financial year, highlighting the company’s rapid expansion in utility-scale energy storage.
Battery Energy Storage Systems are increasingly becoming an essential component of India’s renewable energy ecosystem by storing electricity during periods of surplus generation and supplying it back to the grid during peak demand.The newly commissioned projects are designed to improve the flexibility and reliability of the electricity grid.
The storage systems will help:
- Store excess renewable electricity during low-demand periods.
- Supply power during peak demand hours.
- Improve grid stability.
- Reduce renewable energy curtailment.
- Enable greater integration of solar and wind power.
As India continues expanding renewable energy generation, large-scale battery storage is expected to play a critical role in balancing intermittent power supply.
The commissioning adds to ACME Solar’s diversified renewable energy portfolio, which includes:
- Solar power
- Wind energy
- Battery Energy Storage Systems (BESS)
- Hybrid renewable projects
- Firm and Dispatchable Renewable Energy (FDRE) solutions
According to the company, its overall renewable energy portfolio has reached 8,070 MW, with 2,990 MW of operational contracted capacity and 5,080 MW currently under construction. Around 3,880 MW of the under-construction capacity already has signed Power Purchase Agreements (PPAs).Battery Energy Storage Systems have become a key technology for modern power grids as renewable energy generation increases.Unlike conventional power plants, solar and wind energy depend on weather conditions. Battery storage helps bridge this gap by storing electricity when production is high and releasing it when demand rises.
The technology offers several benefits:
- Reliable power supply
- Better utilization of renewable energy
- Improved grid resilience
- Reduced dependence on fossil-fuel-based peaking plants
- Enhanced energy security
As India moves toward ambitious clean energy targets, large-scale storage projects are expected to become increasingly important.Rajasthan has emerged as one of India’s leading renewable energy states due to its abundant solar resources and expanding transmission infrastructure.The commissioning of large-scale battery storage projects further strengthens the state’s role in supporting India’s clean energy transition while improving the efficiency of renewable power generation.
India has set ambitious renewable energy and net-zero goals, making energy storage a strategic priority for the country’s power sector.
Projects like ACME Solar’s BESS installations can help:
- Improve renewable energy integration.
- Strengthen grid reliability.
- Support round-the-clock clean electricity.
- Reduce transmission and balancing challenges.
- Accelerate India’s transition toward sustainable energy.
The commissioning also reflects increasing private-sector investment in advanced energy infrastructure.
