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Grid Gets Smarter: IFC and IndiGrid Join Forces to Build India’s Largest Battery Energy Storage Project

Updated: July 03, 2025 17:51

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In a landmark move to bolster India’s clean energy infrastructure, the International Finance Corporation (IFC) and IndiGrid have partnered to develop the country’s largest standalone battery energy storage system (BESS) in Gujarat. The 180 MW/360 MWh project is designed to enhance grid stability, support peak demand, and accelerate the integration of renewable energy into the national power mix.
 
Key Highlights of the Partnership
  • - IFC has committed Rs 460 crore ($55 million) in long-term financing through listed non-convertible debentures  
  • - The funding includes $38.5 million from IFC’s own account and $16.5 million in concessional support from the Clean Technology Fund  
  • - The BESS project will be deployed in Gujarat, supporting the state’s goal of achieving 100 GW of renewable capacity by 2030  
  • - IndiGrid will lead the deployment, marking a strategic milestone in building next-generation energy infrastructure  
Why Battery Storage Matters
  • - India’s power sector is undergoing a structural shift with a national target of 500 GW of clean energy capacity by 2030  
  • - The increasing share of solar and wind energy introduces challenges in grid stability, peak load management, and dispatch reliability  
  • - Utility-scale battery storage offers a critical solution by balancing intermittency, reducing fossil fuel dependency, and enabling flexible power delivery  
Project Scope and Technical Details
  • - The BESS will have a capacity of 180 MW/360 MWh, making it the largest of its kind in India  
  • - It will operate as a standalone system, not tied to any specific generation source, allowing dynamic grid support  
  • - The project is expected to serve as a replicable model for other states aiming to scale up commercially viable energy storage solutions  
Strategic Vision and Institutional Support
  • - IFC’s investment reflects its mission to expand access to reliable, affordable electricity in emerging markets  
  • - IndiGrid, backed by KKR, has been a consistent partner in advancing sustainable infrastructure across India  
  • - The collaboration builds on IFC’s cumulative Rs 32.5 billion debt line to IndiGrid since 2023  
As India races toward its clean energy goals, the IFC-IndiGrid partnership marks a pivotal moment—where financial muscle meets technological innovation to power a more resilient and sustainable grid.
 
Sources: Business Standard, Economic Times, Rediff Money, Construction Week Online, PV Magazine India, T&D India

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