Engie wins big with battery storage project in Gujarat
French energy giant Engie just scored its first major battery storage project in India—a 280 MW system coming up in Gujarat.
This move not only marks Engie's debut in India's utility-scale energy storage scene but also fits into the country's push for cleaner, more reliable power.
The project is set to go live by 2027.
Why does this matter?
With this win, Engie's renewable and storage capacity in India jumps to about 2.28 GW.
The new battery system will help store extra solar and wind power when demand is low, then feed it back into the grid during busy hours—making clean energy more dependable and cutting down on waste.
The bigger picture: India's clean energy goals
India wants to hit 500 GW of clean power by 2030, so projects like this are key for keeping up with growing renewable use.
Globally, Engie plans to boost its clean power capacity to a massive 95 GW by the end of the decade.