Adani Green Energy Limited (AGEL), India’s largest renewable energy company, has commissioned a 3.37 gigawatt-hour (GWh) battery energy storage system (BESS), marking one of the largest single-location battery storage deployments outside China and one of the fastest executed utility-scale storage projects globally.The full 3.37 GWh capacity has been installed at Khavda in Gujarat, with an additional 1.37 GWh commissioned in March 2026.
The entire system was delivered in just 10 months from the start of on-site construction, highlighting the speed at which large-scale storage infrastructure is now being developed.This project represents a major step in strengthening grid stability, improving peak-hour electricity supply, and enabling renewable energy to be delivered as more consistent, round-the-clock power.
AGEL also has ambitious expansion plans, targeting over 10 GWh of battery storage capacity in FY27 and scaling up to 50 GWh over the next five years.To illustrate its scale, the 3.37 GWh storage system can supply enough electricity to power nearly one million homes for a full day. It is also capable of meeting peak demand equivalent to cities such as Indore, Chandigarh, or the entire state of Goa.
In practical terms, it could power more than 12 million LED bulbs continuously for around ten hours. This level of storage capacity is considered a major advancement for integrating large shares of renewable energy while maintaining grid reliability.According to Sagar Adani, Executive Director at AGEL, large-scale energy storage will play a central role in India’s next phase of clean energy development.
He noted that as renewable capacity continues to grow rapidly, storage becomes essential to ensure reliable, flexible and dispatchable clean power. He added that the commissioning of the Khavda BESS strengthens the foundation for a more resilient energy system and reflects AGEL’s long-term commitment to building advanced clean energy infrastructure at global scale.
The project uses advanced energy management systems combined with lithium-ion battery technology to improve efficiency, responsiveness and reliability. It has been strategically developed at Khavda, which is already home to the world’s largest renewable energy park. AGEL is developing 30 GW of renewable capacity at the site by 2029, of which 9.9 GW is already operational, making it a central hub in India’s clean energy expansion.
As renewable energy adoption increases worldwide, utility-scale battery storage is becoming essential infrastructure for balancing variable power generation. Since solar and wind output fluctuate based on weather, time of day and seasonal conditions, battery storage systems help store excess energy and release it during peak demand periods.
The Khavda BESS deployment demonstrates how renewable energy systems are evolving from variable generation sources into more stable, dispatchable power infrastructure capable of supporting large, modern electricity grids.
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