By Enersider Desk | New Delhi
Waaree Group has secured a 10 MWh Battery Energy Storage Systems (BESS) order, from an infrastructure development company, for Tamil Nadu.
According to the official statement, the order adds to Waaree’s portfolio in India’s energy storage sector. It is reflective of the company’s work across the clean energy value chain, including solar PV manufacturing, EPC, energy storage, green hydrogen and grid-scale infrastructure.
The company is also expanding its domestic storage manufacturing capacity.
Waaree currently has a 4 GWh cell production line and a 5 GWh pack-and-container facility designed to support both utility-scale and commercial and industrial applications, thereby enabling the company to supply BESS solutions using largely indigenous components.
BESS is increasingly seen as essential for India’s solar infrastructure as the country scales up renewable energy.
Storage systems help ensure the availability of renewable power around the clock, reduce curtailment, and improve utilisation of solar assets.
They also play a role in managing intermittency, supporting peak electricity demand and contributing to overall grid stability.
Additionally, BESS is expected to support India’s public EV mobility transition by powering charging networks, balancing loads and reducing pressure on distribution systems.
As India expands both solar capacity and battery manufacturing, storage is becoming a key element of long-term energy planning.
In this context, Tamil Nadu continues to add to its renewable energy initiatives, with more than 20 GW of wind and solar installations already in place.
The state is working to scale grid-connected storage solutions to manage variability in renewable generation. A recent 1.5 GWh standalone BESS tender indicates increasing demand for storage assets in the region.
At the national level, assessments by NEP, MNRE and CEA indicate that India will require significant battery storage capacity—potentially ranging from tens to hundreds of GWh—by the late 2020s and early 2030s.
Deployment is expected to increase substantially from FY 2026–27 onwards as more renewable projects integrate storage.
Commenting on the development, President–Strategy, Waaree Group, Ankit Doshi said, “This 10 MWh BESS order is a strong endorsement of Waaree Group’s integrated capabilities and our commitment to enabling India’s clean-energy transition.”
He further added, “This project in Tamil Nadu reinforces our mission to build reliable, future-ready solutions that strengthen grid stability and accelerate renewable adoption at scale.”
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