Mumbai, Aug 5: Serentica Renewables, the renewable energy arm of the Vedanta Group and a renewable energy provider in India, today announced the commissioning of Phase 1 of its 1 GWh Battery Energy Storage System in Bikaner. The milestone marks the entry into utility scale energy storage for the Commercial & Industrial sector and represents a significant step towards delivering reliable, dispatchable renewable energy to India’s energy intensive industries.
The first phase comprises a 200 MWh Battery Energy Storage System that stores surplus renewable energy generated during the day and discharges it during peak demand hours, enabling the supply of clean power during nighttime. The project has been developed with a modular architecture that offers operational flexibility, scalability and rapid response capabilities, while strengthening grid stability and supporting higher integration of renewable energy.
The Bikaner project powers one of the world’s first time block Round the Clock renewable power arrangements for industrial consumers, demonstrating how battery storage can transform intermittent renewable energy into dependable, 24×7 clean power. The commissioning marks an important milestone in Serentica‘s vision of delivering firm, dispatchable renewable energy solutions that enable industries to decarbonize without compromising operational reliability.
Akshay Hiranandani, CEO, Serentica Renewables, said,
“Battery Energy Storage Systems will play a defining role in the next phase of India’s clean energy transition by making renewable energy available whenever it is needed. The commissioning of Phase 1 of our 1 GWh BESS is a significant milestone in our journey to deliver reliable, round the clock renewable energy for India’s industrial sector. By integrating advanced storage with renewable generation, we are creating a future ready energy ecosystem that combines sustainability, reliability and flexibility for our customers.”
The commissioning of the Bikaner BESS marks the first step in Serentica‘s broader energy storage strategy. With a planned 7 GWh battery order pipeline over the next two years, the company is building one of India’s largest battery storage portfolios for the C&I segment, reinforcing its commitment to delivering reliable, sustainable and round-the-clock clean energy solutions at scale.