Prime Minister Narendra Modi today laid the foundation stone of Avaada Group’s 1,560 MWp solar plus 2,500 MWh battery energy storage system (BESS) project in Pugal, and also inaugurated its 200 MW AC (282 MWp) solar power project in Shri Dungargarh, both located in Rajasthan’s Bikaner district.
Together, these two landmark projects represent a combined investment of over INR 9,200 crore,
The 200 MW AC (282 MWp) Shri Dungargarh solar project is spread over 777 acres and will supply power to Rajasthan discoms, ensuring cleaner and affordable power supply to the people of the State. It will be powered by Avaada Electro’s ALMM-certified, made-in-India n-type TOPCon bifacial solar PV modules.
The 1,560 MWp solar plus 2,500 MWh BESS project spans 4,000 acres in Pugal. Once operational, it will deliver solar power beyond solar hours by storing the energy generated during daytime in the battery energy storage system—enhancing grid reliability and delivering firm green power. The plant will host BESS capacity along with PV plant equipped with Avaada Electro’s ALMM certified, made-in-India n-type TOPCon bifacial solar PV modules.
Both the projects are estimated to generate over 1,600 green jobs in the State. The projects will cut down more than 20 lakh tons of CO₂ emissions annually and help conserve approximately 600 lakh litres of water annually through robotic cleaning.
On the occasion, Pralhad Joshi, Union Minister of New & Renewable Energy, Government of India, said, “Under the visionary leadership of Prime Minister Narendra Modi ji, India has emerged as a global frontrunner in clean energy transition. The [laying of] foundation stone of Avaada Group’s 1,560 MWp solar project integrated with a 2,500 MWh battery energy storage system at Bikaner marks a historic milestone in this journey. This project, the largest BESS in India till date, will deliver round-the-clock green power, enhance grid resilience, and set new benchmarks for the nation’s energy security.”
Hon’ble Chief Minister of Rajasthan, Shri Bhajan Lal Sharma ji, said, “I am delighted to see the MoU signed during Rising Rajasthan being converted into an operational project in less than a year. Many more projects of Avaada Group are moving into construction. We thank Avaada for investing in Rajasthan and creating jobs for our people.”
Avaada has already commissioned 2.2 GW of renewable capacity in Rajasthan. The company’s operational portfolio stands at approximately 5.7 GWp across India.
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