ACME Solar places 2 GWh battery storage order with China’s Lishen

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ACME Solar has placed an order for 2 GWh battery energy storage system (BESS) with China-based lithium battery company Chuzhou Lishen New Energy Technology Co. Ltd. The order was placed through POSCO International Corp. and China FAW Group Import and Export Co., Ltd.  Posco International is a global integrated business company based in Korea, with green energy as one of the key focused business sectors.

The BESS will be delivered in phases over next six to ten months and would be deployed across ACME Solar’s FDRE (firm & dispatchable renewable energy) and standalone BESS projects, scheduled for commissioning over the next 12 to18 months. With this latest order, ACME Solar’s cumulative BESS procurement surpasses 5 GWh, following a previous order of 3.1 GWh BESS placed in July 2025.

Nikhil Dhingra, CEO of ACME Solar, said, “This strategic purchase will ensure timely availability of BESS system, playing a key role in de-risking project commissioning timelines and accelerating overall project delivery.”

Jason Lee, director of Posco International said, “This is the big step forward for us to Indian market which is the most promising BESS market in the world. With this opportunity we will diversify our partnership with the market leading enterprise, ACME, and enlarge our business activities in India.”

Lishen has 27 years of experience in lithium battery R&D and production. With an annual production capacity of 31 GWh lithium-ion batteries, Lishen leads in the global high-end lithium-ion battery market.

Lu TianJun, general manager of Lishen, said, “Based on this agreement, our company will further contribute to the expansion of energy efficiency initiatives in the Indian market and establish a stronger foundation for long-term growth.”

China FAW Group Import and Export Co., Ltd. is the trading arm of China FAW Group, the country’s first automobile manufacturer and one of its largest state-owned automotive companies. The company manages global import and export operations, covering vehicles, parts, and related technologies.

ACME Solar Holdings is an integrated renewable energy player with a diversified portfolio spanning solar, wind, storage, FDRE and hybrid solutions and an operational capacity of 2,890 MW. With an in-house EPC and O&M division, the company does end-to-end development and O&M of the plants.

 

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