RPSL Enters Battery Storage Market With 65 MW/130 MWh Gujarat Project

Rajesh Power Services Limited (RPSL) has made a significant entry into the utility-scale battery energy storage sector by securing a 65 MW/130 MWh standalone Battery Energy Storage System (BESS) project in Gujarat. The project was awarded through a tariff-based competitive bidding process by Gujarat Urja Vikas Nigam Limited (GUVNL), following the issuance of a Letter of Intent. It will be set up at Virpore in Gujarat and is expected to be completed within 18 months from the signing of the Battery Energy Storage Purchase Agreement (BESPA), with support under the Power System Development Fund (PSDF) through Viability Gap Funding.

The 65 MW/130 MWh battery system is designed to supply 65 MW of power for up to two hours, enabling utilities to manage peak demand efficiently, enhance grid stability, and support the integration of renewable energy sources. This project aligns with Gujarat’s broader vision of developing 2,000 MW 4,000 MWh of battery energy storage capacity across the state, reflecting the growing importance of energy storage in balancing the grid and facilitating the adoption of renewable energy.

Mr. Kurang Panchal, Managing Director of Rajesh Power, highlighted that battery energy storage is becoming a critical component of India’s power system as renewable energy capacity continues to expand. He noted that this project marks a key milestone for RPSL as the company forays into grid-scale energy storage solutions, positioning itself to support grid reliability, flexibility, and the nation’s energy transition. Mr Panchal also emphasized that RPSL’s extensive experience in executing complex power transmission and distribution projects equips it well to participate in emerging segments related to grid modernisation and clean energy initiatives.

Industry observers point out that standalone battery storage projects are increasingly gaining attention across states in India. Utilities are actively exploring such solutions to address the intermittency challenges posed by renewable energy and to strengthen grid operations during peak demand periods. The Gujarat project underlines the growing role of private sector players like Rajesh Power in advancing India’s clean energy and energy storage landscape.

This step establishes RPSL as a capable participant in the evolving battery energy storage market and demonstrates the strategic focus of Indian utilities on grid resilience and renewable integration.