ENGIE Energy India Wins Its First Hybrid Solar + BESS Project Under SECI Auction.
ENGIE Energy India has achieved a major milestone in its Indian renewable energy journey by securing its first hybrid Solar + Battery Energy Storage System (BESS) project under a competitive bidding process conducted by the Solar Energy Corporation of India (SECI). The project marks ENGIE’s entry into India’s rapidly evolving dispatchable renewable energy segment, combining solar power with large-scale battery storage to enhance grid reliability.
Project Overview: Hybrid Solar + Battery Storage
The project was awarded as part of SECI’s large 1,200 MW Interstate Transmission System (ISTS)–connected solar tender, which includes 600 MW / 3,600 MWh of battery energy storage. ENGIE Energy India secured a capacity allocation of :-
- Solar Capacity: 200 MW
- BESS Capacity: 100 MW / 600 MWh
- Battery Duration: 6 hours
- Configuration: Hybrid Solar + Battery Energy Storage System
- Tariff: ₹3.12 per kWh (~$0.0346/kWh)
- Offtaker: Solar Energy Corporation of India (SECI)
- PPA Tenure: 25 years
Under the project scope, ENGIE Energy India will be responsible for land acquisition, project development, and securing all statutory approvals. The project is expected to be commissioned within 24 months from the effective date of the Power Purchase Agreement (PPA), in line with SECI’s standard execution timelines.
Strengthening India’s Energy Storage Ecosystem
This hybrid project win comes shortly after ENGIE secured its first standalone Battery Energy Storage System (BESS) project of 280 MW / 560 MWh in November, highlighting the company’s growing focus on energy storage solutions in India. Together, these wins significantly strengthen ENGIE’s positioning in India’s fast-growing energy storage market, which is critical for managing renewable intermittency and meeting round-the-clock power demand.
Battery-backed solar projects are increasingly seen as a key enabler for India’s clean energy transition, allowing renewable power to be dispatched during peak demand hours while supporting grid stability.
ENGIE currently has nearly 2 GW of renewable energy assets under operation and construction in India, spanning solar and wind projects across multiple states. The addition of hybrid solar + storage projects aligns with ENGIE’s long-term strategy to deliver firm, reliable, and low-carbon power solutions in emerging markets.
SECI’s large-scale hybrid tenders are playing a crucial role in accelerating the deployment of battery storage alongside renewable energy, supporting India’s ambitious clean energy targets while reducing dependence on fossil fuels.
ENGIE Energy India’s first hybrid Solar + BESS project represents a significant step toward firm, dispatchable renewable energy in India. As energy storage becomes central to India’s power sector transformation, projects like this will be instrumental in ensuring reliability, flexibility, and sustainability of the national grid.
With this milestone, ENGIE reinforces its commitment to India’s energy transition and positions itself as a key player in the country’s next phase of renewable growth.
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