AmpereHour Energy and IndiGrid successfully commissioned a 180 MW / 360 MWh Battery Energy Storage System (BESS) at the Gujarat Energy Transmission Corporation (GETCO) substation in Gujarat. With Gujarat Urja Vikas Nigam Limited (GUVNL) serving as the off-taker, the facility has become India’s largest standalone utility-scale BESS installation and ranks among the largest battery energy storage projects in Asia.
Strengthening Gujarat’s Renewable Energy Ecosystem
The commissioning of the project marks a major step forward for Gujarat’s renewable energy infrastructure. In recent years, the state has emerged as a leader in clean energy development, launching nearly 870 MW of battery storage capacity projects across the region. Within this growing ecosystem, the IndiGrid-AmpereHour project stands out as a flagship standalone storage initiative. The project demonstrates how advanced battery storage technology can stabilize the power grid, reduce renewable energy curtailment, and support round-the-clock clean energy availability.
Scaling from Delhi to One of Asia’s Largest BESS Facilities
Developing one of Asia’s largest standalone BESS projects required AmpereHour Energy to scale its expertise from its earlier 40 MWh Delhi project to a significantly larger 360 MWh installation. To meet GUVNL’s stringent grid standards, AmpereHour’s research and engineering teams carried out advanced simulation studies across the entire electrical infrastructure — from the 220 kV grid connection to the DC systems. As a result, the project achieved high Round Trip Efficiency (RTE) and improved usable energy output. The company also deployed its proprietary ELINA Energy Management System (EMS) and AH Suite software platform to manage massive data streams and coordinate execution across multiple contractors efficiently. In addition, AmpereHour implemented extensive quality audits, streamlined complex international logistics, and followed its “First Time Right” execution strategy, enabling a seamless one-go commissioning process.
AmpereHour Highlights Flexible Integration Architecture
Rahul Shelke, Co-Founder and Managing Director of AmpereHour Energy, described the project as a defining moment for India’s energy sector. He stated that the company’s Flexible Integration architecture played a critical role in enabling the large-scale deployment by delivering an intelligent and adaptable technology layer. According to Shelke, the solution helped IndiGrid implement a system that is both technically advanced and commercially optimized. He further added that as Gujarat continues to expand its battery storage footprint, AmpereHour aims to support critical infrastructure projects through its advanced energy storage technologies.
IndiGrid Sets New Benchmark in Utility-Scale Storage
As the project developer, IndiGrid has established a new benchmark for utility-scale battery storage infrastructure in India. The BESS facility will store excess renewable energy generated during off-peak periods and discharge it during peak demand hours. Consequently, the system will enhance grid resilience, improve energy reliability, and support better integration of renewable power into the grid. Harsh Shah, Managing Director of IndiGrid, said the successful commissioning of the 180 MW / 360 MWh BESS project marks a major milestone in India’s evolving energy infrastructure. As per the press release, he also acknowledged AmpereHour’s contribution in designing, integrating, and energizing the complex battery storage system at scale. Furthermore, Shah emphasized that the project reinforces IndiGrid’s commitment to supporting India’s target of achieving 500 GW of non-fossil fuel energy capacity by 2030.
