Zelestra Secures Landmark 500 MW Hybrid Renewable Energy Project in India, Advancing Grid Stability with Solar, Wind, and Battery Storage

Zelestra, a global renewable energy company, has been awarded a Firm & Dispatchable Renewable Energy (FDRE) contract by Satluj Jal Vidyut Nigam (SJVN), a Navratna-category Indian public sector enterprise. The contract paves the way for a 500 MW hybrid renewable energy project integrating solar, wind, and battery storage technologies.

The project, set to be developed in Solapur, Maharashtra, is expected to come online by 2027. It will comprise approximately 250 MWdc of solar power, 180 MW of wind energy, and a 90 MWh battery energy storage system (BESS). Zelestra, a vertically integrated energy provider, will be responsible for the development, construction, ownership, and operation of the project.

Designed to supply round-the-clock clean energy, the project will ensure reliable power during peak morning and evening hours when grid demand is highest. The combined annual electricity generation is projected to exceed 815 GWh, meeting the equivalent needs of over 225,000 Indian households while reducing carbon emissions by approximately 0.7 million tonnes annually.

Zelestra’s clean energy portfolio in India now surpasses 5.4 GW across seven states. Commenting on the contract, Sajay K.V, CEO of Zelestra India, highlighted the project’s significance, stating, “This transformational project will integrate solar, wind, and battery storage to deliver clean energy throughout the day, addressing peak-hour demands. It marks our largest multi-technology project win in a single bid and reflects our strategic shift toward comprehensive green power solutions tailored to the decarbonization needs of industrial and commercial sectors.”

Recognized as one of the top 10 clean energy suppliers to corporate customers worldwide by BloombergNEF (BNEF), Zelestra continues to strengthen its foothold in India. With this latest contract, the company reinforces its commitment to supporting the country’s renewable energy transition and reducing dependence on fossil fuels.