In a significant development for India’s energy storage landscape, ACME Solar Holdings Limited (ASHL) has commissioned the first phase of its Battery Energy Storage System (BESS) project in Rajasthan, the company informed stock exchanges on February 25, 2026.
The disclosure was made through a regulatory filing submitted to BSE Limited and the National Stock Exchange of India.
The project is being implemented by ACME Suryodaya Private Limited, a wholly owned subsidiary of ASHL. The facility is located across the villages of Sanwara and Mehar Nagar in Pokhran Tehsil, Jaisalmer district, Rajasthan.
With this milestone, 19 MW/38 MWh of battery storage capacity has been brought online. The commissioned phase forms part of a larger 285 MW/600 MWh BESS project planned in the region. Upon full completion, the project is expected to significantly enhance grid flexibility and renewable integration capacity.
According to the official communication signed by Company Secretary Rajesh Sodhi, the Commercial Operation Date (COD) for the first phase has been fixed as February 27, 2026. The operational capacity will initially function as merchant capacity, enabling the company to sell stored power in the open market. However, ASHL has retained the flexibility to transition this capacity to a long-term Power Purchase Agreement (PPA), subject to market dynamics and strategic priorities.
The commissioning underscores the company’s growing focus on advanced grid-support solutions. Large-scale battery storage systems are increasingly critical for managing intermittency associated with renewable sources such as solar and wind power. By storing surplus energy and dispatching it during peak demand periods, such systems enhance grid reliability and stability.
The development comes amid a broader global shift toward long-term renewable energy commitments, exemplified by initiatives such as recent solar PPAs signed by Deutsche Bahn to power its operations with green energy.
