Archive · 12 Nov 2025
Adani Group Ventures into Battery Storage with India's Largest BESS Project
Adani Group is building a giant battery in India called a Battery Energy Storage System (BESS).
This battery will be the biggest in India and one of the largest in the world.
It will store energy from clean sources like solar and wind, and can provide power for three hours.
This helps make sure electricity is available when people need it most, especially during busy times.
It's a big step for India to use more clean energy and be more independent with its power.
Adani plans to build even more of these large batteries in the future to help India meet its clean energy goals.
Adani Group is entering the Battery Energy Storage Systems (BESS) market with a 1,126 MW/3,530 MWh project.
This project, located in Khavda, Gujarat, will be India's largest single-site energy storage facility and among the world's largest.
The facility, comprising over 700 BESS containers, is scheduled for commissioning by March 2026.
It utilizes lithium-ion battery technology integrated with advanced energy management systems to support peak load management and grid stability.
Adani plans to expand its BESS capacity, targeting an additional 15 GWh by March 2027 and 50 GWh within five years.
- Who
- Adani Group
- What
- Announced entry into the Battery Energy Storage Systems (BESS) sector with a pioneering 1126 MW / 3530 MWh project, marking one of the world’s largest single-location BESS deployments and the largest in India.
- When
- Announced on Tuesday; project to be commissioned by March 2026.
- Where
- Khavda, Gujarat (at the world's largest renewable energy plant).
- Why
- To strengthen energy security, ensure round-the-clock clean electricity, support transition to a low-carbon economy, enhance grid reliability, ease peak load pressures, reduce transmission congestion, and mitigate solar curtailment.
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Project Commissioning
Existing Summary
To be commissioned by March 2026.
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Will be commissioned by March 2026.
Project Scale
Existing Summary
1126 MW / 3530 MWh Battery Energy Storage System (BESS) will be commissioned by March 2026 in Khavda, Gujarat.
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A pioneering 1126 MW / 3530 MWh project, marking one of the world’s largest single-location BESS deployments and the largest in India. The project comprises over 700 BESS containers.
Adani's Future Plans
Existing Summary
Adani Group plans further expansion, targeting 15 GWh by FY27 and 50 GWh within five years.
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The Group aims to deploy an additional 15 GWh of storage by March 2027, with a long-term target of 50 GWh within the next five years.
- Project Size
- 1126 MW / 3530 MWh
- Location
- Khavda, Gujarat
- Commissioning Date
- March 2026
- Technology
- Lithium-ion batteries
- Storage Duration
- 1126 MW capacity for 3 hours
- Planned Additional Capacity (by March 2027)
- 15 GWh
- Long-term Target (within five years)
- 50 GWh
Sources
Adani enters battery storage with massive 1126 MW project, India’s largest to date
Adani Group Enters Battery Energy Storage With Indias Largest BESS Project
Adani Group Enters Battery Energy Storage With India’s Largest Single-Site Project
Adani Group enters battery energy storage sector with one of the world’s largest projects Ahmedabad
