Engie secures 280 MW battery storage contract in India for 2027

Engie has announced it has secured a battery energy storage project with a capacity of 280 megawatts (MW) and 560 megawatt-hours (MW/h) in India. The contract was awarded through a national tender by a state-owned enterprise under the control of the State of Gujarat, marking a strategic entry for the French group into the Indian battery storage market.

Scheduled to go online in 2027, the system will store up to two hours of electricity. It will absorb surplus production during periods of low demand and release it during consumption peaks. This infrastructure aims to improve grid flexibility and meet the growing demand for energy stability.

Increased engagement by Engie in publicly funded infrastructure

With this award, Engie strengthens its presence in the Indian market, where its portfolio now reaches nearly 2 gigawatts (GW) of renewable and storage capacity, either operational or under development. The energy group plans to expand this figure to 7 GW by 2030, in line with the country’s national targets.

This development forms part of a broader trend of public investment in energy infrastructure projects, particularly in Indian federal states where public tenders shape sector expansion. The project awarded to Engie reflects the local authorities’ intention to support storage technologies to accompany the rise of renewable energy sources.

A global portfolio in acceleration phase

Globally, Engie reported a battery storage project portfolio of 5.6 GW in operation or under construction as of 30 June. The group aims to reach 95 GW in combined renewable and storage capacity by 2030.

The development of storage solutions has become a central pillar for Engie, enabling the optimisation of solar and wind integration while enhancing grid resilience. This technical positioning relies on the growing number of public investments in countries experiencing rapid energy demand growth.