Serentica Renewables commissions first phase of 1 GWh battery energy storage system in Bikaner

Serentica Renewables, the renewable energy arm of the Vedanta Group, has commissioned the first phase of its 1 GWh battery energy storage system (BESS) in Bikaner. The milestone marks the company’s entry into utility-scale energy storage for the commercial & industrial (C&I), delivering reliable, dispatchable renewable energy to energy-intensive industries.

The first phase comprises a 50 MW/200 MWh BESS 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 company said its Bikaner project powers one of the world’s first time-block round-the-clock (RTC) renewable power arrangements for industrial consumers, demonstrating how battery storage can transform intermittent renewable energy into dependable, 24×7 clean power.

“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,” said Akshay Hiranandani, CEO, Serentica Renewables. “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.”

Established in 2022, Serentica Renewables is an independent power producer (IPP) focused on decarbonizing hard-to-abate industries by providing firm dispatchable renewable energy (FDRE) solutions. The company has reached 3.2 GW of renewable energy capacity, with ongoing projects across multiple states, leveraging a mix of solar, wind, energy storage, and advanced balancing solutions. 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.