India’s energy storage sector has marked another significant milestone with the commissioning of a 2.88 GWh Battery Energy Storage System (BESS) project at Khavda in Gujarat by GEON, the future technologies division of Kabra Extrusiontechnik. Completed within just five months, the project ranks among the largest utility-scale battery storage installations in the country and reinforces Khavda’s position as one of India’s most important renewable energy hubs. The development also comes as India accelerates efforts to integrate growing volumes of renewable energy into the national grid while enhancing system flexibility, reliability and energy security.

Project Overview

The newly commissioned 2.88 GWh GEON BESS has been delivered as a fully operational utility-scale storage facility designed to support large-scale renewable energy integration. Additionally, GEON was responsible for the complete scope of system integration, project execution, testing and commissioning. Its scope of work also included the deployment of power conditioning systems (PCS), transformers and advanced energy management systems (EMS). The project has now entered commercial operation and is expected to play a crucial role in stabilizing power supply from renewable generation assets connected to the Khavda energy complex.

According to GEON, the rapid execution timeline demonstrates the company’s ability to deliver complex storage infrastructure at scale. The project was completed through coordinated engineering, procurement and on-site construction activities, enabling commercial readiness within five months of commencement.

India’s Renewable Energy Buildout

India’s renewable energy buildout is increasingly dependent on energy storage solutions capable of balancing intermittent solar and wind generation. Large-scale battery systems are becoming essential infrastructure as the country pursues ambitious renewable capacity targets and seeks to reduce renewable energy curtailment.

Additionally, Khavda has emerged as one of the world’s largest renewable energy development zones. It has attracted substantial investments in solar, wind, and storage infrastructure. The addition of GEON’s 2.88 GWh BESS project also contributes to a rapidly expanding storage ecosystem at the site, supporting grid stability, peak-demand management and round-the-clock renewable power delivery. This also comes as India continues commissioning of the world’s first and largest gigawatt-scale facility to combine solar, wind, and pumped-storage hydropower.

What Next for 2.88 GWh GEON Battery Energy Storage Project (BESS) Project in Khavda, India

The successful commissioning of the Khavda battery storage facility highlights the growing maturity of India’s utility-scale storage market. As renewable penetration increases, battery storage is expected to become a central component of power system operations. The Khavda project provides a reference point for future large-scale deployments across the country and underscores the increasing role of integrated storage solutions in enabling a reliable low-carbon electricity system.

GEON Khavda Battery Energy Storage System (BESS): Project Fact Sheet

Location: Khavda, Gujarat

Capacity: 2.88 GWh

Status: Operational

Commissioning Date: June 2026

Delivery Timeline: Five months

Developer: GEON (Kabra Extrusiontechnik)

Application: Utility-scale renewable energy integration and grid support

GEON’s Project Development Scope

• BESS installation
• Power Conditioning Systems (PCS)
• Transformers
• Energy Management Systems (EMS)
• System Integration
• Testing and Commissioning