Adani Group Enters Battery Energy Storage Market
Adani Group is venturing into the segment of battery energy storage systems. It has planned a 1,126 MW/3,530 MWh project at Khawda in Gujarat and plans to start commercial operations by March 2026. More than 700 BESS containers will be installed in the facility.
The company described the latest project as India's largest single-site energy storage project and among the largest in the world. The technology to be used will be lithium-ion batteries with a modern energy management system. The ultimate aim of Adani is to increase the total energy storage capacity at home to 15 GWh by March 2027 and 50 GWh within five years.
Promotion of Sustainability in India's Energy Sector
Adani Group chairman Gautam Adani said the facility would store the electricity generated from solar and wind systems to meet global requirements. Such stored power can be used during periods of peak demand or low renewable generation.
He said this will not only promote energy independence for India but also support sustainability. This is envisioned to ensure reliable, clean, and affordable electricity to all parts of the country.
Objectives of the Project
The critical goals are the provision of green and carbon-free energy on a 24-hour basis. Reduction in wastage involved in the supply of energy, increased efficiency, and reduced burden on the national grid when the availability of the solar alternative is nil or insufficient are the other goals. Future Plans of Adani Group The company intends to take many of its major businesses, including airports, metals, data centres, and road infrastructure, to the stock market before 2031. As a matter of fact, it declared that such listings would take place between 2027 and 2031. It hopes new business segments will add value to the shareholders and contribute to long-term growth in the next decade.
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