KPI Green Signs 120 MW BESS Deal With GUVNL
KPI Green Energy's subsidiary, Sun Drops Energia Limited, executed a Battery Energy Storage Purchase Agreement with GUVNL for a 120 MW / 240 MWh project under Phase-VIII bidding. Supported by Viability Gap Funding, this project brings the Group's total standalone BESS portfolio to 565 MW / 1,130 MWh.

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KPI Green Energy has announced that its subsidiary, Sun Drops Energia Limited, has executed a Battery Energy Storage Purchase Agreement (BESPA) with Gujarat Urja Vikas Nigam Limited (GUVNL). The agreement covers the development of a 120 MW / 240 MWh Independent Power Producer (IPP) Standalone Battery Energy Storage System (BESS) Project.
New BESS Agreement With GUVNL
The BESPA was signed pursuant to a tariff-based competitive bidding process conducted by GUVNL under Phase-VIII, supported by Viability Gap Funding (VGF) through the Power System Development Fund (PSDF). Sun Drops Energia Limited will develop, own, and operate the Standalone BESS Project at locations in the vicinity of the 220kV Gariyadhar AIS Substation (65 MW / 130 MWh) and the 220kV Otha AIS Substation (55 MW / 110 MWh) in the State of Gujarat.
The following table summarizes the key parameters of the new BESS project:
| Parameter | Details |
|---|---|
| Counterparty | Gujarat Urja Vikas Nigam Limited (GUVNL) |
| Project Capacity | 120 MW / 240 MWh |
| Project Type | IPP Standalone Battery Energy Storage System (BESS) |
| Bidding Process | GUVNL Phase-VIII Tariff-based Competitive Bidding |
| Funding Support | Viability Gap Funding (VGF) via PSDF |
Total BESS Portfolio Expands to 565 MW / 1,130 MWh
This agreement has been executed subsequent to an earlier 445 MW / 890 MWh BESPA with GUVNL. With the inclusion of this latest project, the Group’s cumulative executed standalone BESS portfolio has grown to 565 MW / 1,130 MWh.
The table below provides an overview of the company's BESS portfolio following this addition:
| Metric | Details |
|---|---|
| Latest Project Capacity | 120 MW / 240 MWh |
| Previous Agreement Capacity | 445 MW / 890 MWh |
| Total BESS Portfolio | 565 MW / 1,130 MWh |
The execution of the BESPA marks a significant milestone for the Group, strengthening its presence in the utility-scale BESS segment and expanding its footprint across renewable energy infrastructure.
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How will KPI Green Energy finance the development of this 120 MW / 240 MWh BESS project, and what impact will the VGF support have on overall project economics and returns?
With GUVNL emerging as a key counterparty for 565 MW / 1,130 MWh of BESS capacity, how dependent is KPI Green Energy's growth strategy on continued state utility partnerships in Gujarat?
As India's utility-scale BESS market accelerates, which battery technology suppliers is Sun Drops Energia likely to partner with, and how might global battery supply chain constraints affect project timelines?


































