Engie has secured its first hybrid solar and battery storage project in India, following a successful bid in the Solar Energy Corporation of India’s (SECI) national tender.
The project will combine 200MW of solar photovoltaic (PV) capacity with a 100MW/600 megawatt-hour (MWh) battery energy storage system (BESS), allowing up to six hours of renewable energy storage and supply.
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Engie plans to begin development shortly, moving through engineering, procurement and regulatory approval phases before targeting construction and commissioning in 2028.
Engie renewable and flexible power senior executive vice-president Paulo Almirante said: “Winning our first hybrid solar-plus-storage project in India marks an important step for Engie in a fast-growing market for renewables and flexibility.
“By combining large-scale solar with long-duration storage, we strengthen grid resilience and make it possible to deliver 24/7 renewable power for our customers. This achievement reflects our commitment to building a future-ready, low-carbon energy system and our role as a long-term partner in India’s energy transition.”
With approximately 2GW of operational or under-construction renewable assets across India, Engie continues its expansion in the country’s renewable energy sector.
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By GlobalDataThe French company’s recent activities include its initial stand-alone BESS project with a capacity of 280MW/560MWh, awarded in November 2025 under Gujarat Urja Vikas Nigam Limited’s national tender.
This facility, scheduled for commissioning in 2027, will provide two hours of electricity storage to help balance supply during periods of low demand and high consumption.
These projects form part of Engie’s strategy to increase its installed renewable and energy storage capacity in India to 7GW by 2030.
Large-scale storage is seen as essential to supporting grid stability and reliable clean power delivery as India pursues its target of reaching 500GW of renewable energy generation by the end of the decade.
Globally, Engie reported having 55GW of renewable and storage capacity in operation as of September 2025.
The company aims to reach a global total of 95GW by the end of this decade, with a battery energy storage portfolio amounting to 5.6GW in operation or under construction as of 30 June 2025.
Last month, Engie and Sungrow began construction of the Pelican Point grid-forming BESS project in South Australia.
