Under this landmark order, PM Green — acting as the Lead Member — will develop a 250 MW / 1,000 MWh BESS project at Goaltore in Paschim Medinipur, West Bengal, under the Build-Own-Operate (BOO) model. This means PM Green will design, finance, build, own, and operate the project, ensuring long-term reliability and performance.
What makes this development even more significant is the Greenshoe option included in the contract.
WBSEDCL may award an additional 250 MW / 1,000 MWh BESS project at the Durgapur Project Limited (DPL) campus in Durgapur, potentially doubling the total capacity to a massive 500 MW / 2,000 MWh.
🔋 Why This Project Matters for India
Battery energy storage is no longer optional — it is the backbone of India’s renewable future. As solar and wind capacity rise rapidly, large-scale BESS projects like this one are essential for:
- Stabilising the power grid
- Managing peak demand
- Enabling round-the-clock renewable energy
- Reducing dependence on fossil-fuel-based peaking power
For West Bengal, this project represents a strategic step toward a cleaner, more resilient electricity system, capable of supporting higher renewable penetration without compromising reliability.
A Signal of India’s Storage Revolution
This order places PM Green among the key players shaping India’s fast-emerging energy storage market. It also reflects growing confidence among state utilities in utility-scale battery solutions as India accelerates towards its 2030 clean energy targets.
As India races toward a renewable-powered future, projects like this are not just infrastructure investments — they are symbols of energy independence, resilience, and climate leadership.
This project supports grid stability, peak demand management, and integration of renewable energy sources in West Bengal. The BESS is designed for at least 4 hours of discharge at rated power, with operations expected over a long-term period.
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