Advait Energy Transitions Subsidiary Signs 150 MW/300 MWh BESS Deal With GUVNL in Gujarat
Advait Energy Transitions' subsidiary, Advait BESS Bhesaan Private Limited, has signed a Battery Energy Storage Purchase Agreement with GUVNL for a 150 MW/300 MWh standalone BESS project near the 220kV Bhesan AIS S/S sub-station in Gujarat. Secured through GUVNL's Phase-VIII tariff-based competitive bidding and backed by Viability Gap Funding, the contract runs for 12 years from the effective date of signing.

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Advait Energy Transitions ' subsidiary, Advait BESS Bhesaan Private Limited, has executed a Battery Energy Storage Purchase Agreement (BESPA) with Gujarat Urja Vikas Nigam Limited (GUVNL) to develop a 150 MW/300 MWh standalone Battery Energy Storage System (BESS) project. The agreement was signed on June 1, 2026, and mandates the subsidiary to develop, own, and operate the facility near the 220kV Bhesan AIS S/S sub-station of GETCO in Gujarat. Under this long-term contract, the contracted battery energy storage capacity will be made available to GUVNL.
The project was secured through a tariff-based competitive bidding process conducted by GUVNL under Phase-VIII, supported by Viability Gap Funding (VGF) channeled through the Power System Development Fund (PSDF). The agreement stipulates a 12-year execution period from the effective date of signing the BESPA.
Key Details of the Agreement
The disclosure provided to the exchanges outlines the specific terms and nature of the contract awarded to the subsidiary.
| Particulars: | Details |
|---|---|
| Entity Awarding the Order | Gujarat Urja Vikas Nigam Limited (GUVNL) |
| Nature of Contract | Battery Energy Storage Purchase Agreement (BESPA) |
| Project Capacity | 150 MW/300 MWh Standalone BESS Project |
| Location | Vicinity of 220kV Bhesan AIS S/S sub-station, Gujarat |
| Execution Period | 12 years from the effective date of signing |
| Type of Entity | Domestic |
The filing confirms that the order has been awarded by a domestic entity and falls outside the scope of related party transactions. Additionally, the promoter, promoter group, and group companies of Advait Energy Transitions do not hold any interest in GUVNL. The agreement was intimated to the stock exchanges pursuant to Regulation 30 of the SEBI (Listing Obligations and Disclosure Requirements) Regulations, 2015.
Historical Stock Returns for Advait Energy Transitions
| 1 Day | 5 Days | 1 Month | 6 Months | 1 Year | 5 Years |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| +0.41% | -4.51% | -1.98% | +42.29% | +42.29% | +42.29% |
How will the Viability Gap Funding (VGF) support impact the project's overall profitability and return on investment for Advait Energy Transitions?
What are the potential challenges Advait might face in sourcing battery technology and maintaining efficiency over the 12-year contract period?
Could this agreement serve as a blueprint for similar BESS projects in other Indian states, and what does it mean for the national energy storage market?


































