Juniper Green Energy Limited has commenced commissioning of India’s first Firm and Dispatchable Renewable Energy (FDRE) project, developed under the Government of India’s flagship guidelines issued by the Ministry of Power.
The project, spread across Rajasthan and Gujarat, integrates 259 MWp of solar capacity, 280 MW of wind energy, and a 200 MWh Battery Energy Storage System (BESS). It is designed to deliver reliable, dispatchable renewable power aligned with grid demand, addressing the long-standing challenge of intermittency associated with solar and wind generation.
According to the company, the solar component achieved commercial operations in March 2026, followed by the commissioning of the BESS capacity in April 2026.
“This marks the start of India’s first Firm and Dispatchable Renewable Energy project—a defining milestone in our vision to deliver firm and dispatchable renewable power,” said Ankush Malik. He added that the integration of solar, wind, and storage at a utility scale demonstrates India’s potential to transition toward reliable and demand-responsive clean energy systems.
The FDRE framework, introduced in June 2023 by the Ministry of Power, mandates the integration of multiple renewable energy sources with storage to ensure scheduled and consistent power supply. The model is positioned as a clean alternative to conventional coal-based generation, enhancing grid stability and dispatchability.
The project was awarded under a competitive tender issued by SJVN Limited. Juniper Green Energy subsequently signed a 200 MW Power Purchase Agreement (PPA) with SJVN, which executed a back-to-back Power Sale Agreement with the Haryana Power Purchase Centre to supply firm renewable energy to the state.
Among developers awarded projects under the SJVN FDRE tender, Juniper Green Energy is the first to initiate commissioning and power supply.
The FDRE segment is witnessing rapid growth across India, with over 14 GW of capacity tendered by agencies such as NHPC Limited, Solar Energy Corporation of India, and NTPC Limited. Approximately 10 GW of FDRE capacity is currently under construction, highlighting its emergence as a key pillar in India’s renewable energy expansion.
Industry experts indicate that FDRE projects will play a critical role in improving grid reliability, accelerating battery storage adoption, and enabling distribution companies to procure renewable power that closely matches demand patterns.
For Juniper Green Energy, FDRE remains central to its long-term strategy as the company scales its integrated renewable portfolio spanning solar, wind, and energy storage solutions.
