Juniper Green Energy Limited has fully commissioned a 100 MWh merchant Battery Energy Storage System (BESS) at Bikaner, Rajasthan, marking a major milestone in India’s rapidly evolving energy storage market.
Developed through its subsidiary Juniper Green Cosmic Private Limited, the project is now fully operational following regulatory clearances and successful trial runs. With this commissioning, the Bikaner facility becomes India’s first fully operational merchant BESS, opening new commercial pathways for grid-connected energy storage.
Phased Commissioning Achieved Ahead of Full Operations
The company executed the commissioning in phases to ensure system stability and regulatory compliance. It commissioned 60 MWh in December 2025, while the remaining 40 MWh came online on January 23, 2026. Following approval from the Northern Regional Load Despatch Centre (NRLDC), the project entered full-scale commercial operations from January 23, 2026.
Merchant Model Enables New Revenue Streams
The Bikaner BESS operates as a merchant asset and monetises multiple value streams. These include peak power arbitrage, grid balancing services, and participation in ancillary services markets. With a capacity of 100 MWh, the project also ranks among the largest operational battery energy storage installations in India, positioning Juniper Green Energy at the forefront of merchant storage deployment.
Global Technology Partnership Supports Execution
To deliver the project, Juniper Green Energy partnered with Envision Energy for the supply and installation of the battery storage systems. This collaboration combines global technology expertise with domestic renewable infrastructure development, ensuring high performance and operational reliability.
Enhancing Grid Stability and Renewable Integration
As renewable energy penetration continues to rise, battery energy storage systems are becoming critical to grid stability. The Bikaner BESS is designed to manage peak demand, improve transmission utilisation, and enable smoother integration of solar power into the national grid. By providing fast-response flexibility, the system supports India’s broader goals of grid modernisation and clean energy transition.
Expanding a Renewable-Plus-Storage Platform
Looking ahead, Juniper Green Energy plans to deploy battery storage across its solar assets connected to the inter-state transmission system. This strategy aims to create an integrated renewable-plus-storage platform capable of addressing intermittency while improving dispatch flexibility. In line with this roadmap, the company has already installed an additional 400 MWh of BESS capacity at Fatehgarh, Rajasthan. Juniper Green Energy will commission the project by the first quarter of 2026, significantly expanding its operational storage footprint.
Early Mover Advantage in Merchant Storage
With merchant energy storage gaining momentum in both policy and market frameworks, Juniper Green Energy’s early entry places it in a strong position to capitalise on emerging opportunities. As reported by manufacturingtodayindia.com, the company’s investments directly support India’s clean energy ambitions. They also strengthen grid resilience and accelerate the transition to a more flexible and sustainable power system.
