IndiGrid Commissions First Utility-Scale BESS Project In Delhi

By Saur News Bureau/ Updated On Mon, Apr 7th, 2025

Highlights :

IndiGrid secured this project in October 2023 from BSES Rajdhani Power Limited (BRPL).
It developed this project with the support of BRPL, Global Energy Alliance for People and Planet (GEAPP), Ampere-hour Energy (AHE), and IndiGrid’s other partners,
KBPL commissioned this project in record time.

IndiGrid Commissions First Utility-Scale BESS Project In Delhi

IndiGrid, an Indian power sector Infrastructure Investment Trust (InvIT), has commissioned one of India’s first regulated utility-scale standalone Battery Energy Storage System (BESS) projects with a capacity of 20 MW / 40 MWh in Delhi – Kilokari BESS Private Limited (KBPL). KBPL has been designed to integrate renewable energy into the distribution level grid system, facilitate grid stabilization, manage peak power demand, and address various ancillary needs. As a commercial venture, the experience here will also offer key learnings for larger projects coming up, besides more planned for the future.

About the Project

IndiGrid secured this project in October 2023 from BSES Rajdhani Power Limited (BRPL). With the support of BRPL, Global Energy Alliance for People and Planet (GEAPP), Ampere-hour Energy (AHE), and IndiGrid’s other partners, KBPL has been commissioned in record time.

Commenting on the occasion, Harsh Shah, Chief Executive Officer, and Whole Time Director of IndiGrid, said, “We are excited to announce commissioning of KBPL on time and within budgets while maintaining the highest level of safety during the construction. Battery energy storage is a key enabler of a resilient and efficient power system in India as the country moves toward a cleaner energy mix. The ability to store and dispatch power intelligently will be essential in maintaining grid stability and optimizing renewable integration. This project represents a step forward in that direction, reinforcing our commitment to advancing the country’s energy infrastructure with innovative and sustainable solutions.”

The project commissioning marks an important milestone towards using BESS for grid stabilisation and supply. While small, larger batteries will in the future allow the grid to use a higher share of renewables that is being added on, enabling the push towards adding 500GW of renewable energy capacity to the grid by 2030. Importantly, with almost 40% supply expected to come from renewables, especially solar and wind energy, formal integration of energy storage will be critical to ensuring a smooth transition.