ACME Solar commissions Phase-I BESS, total capacity hits 213.31 MW
- ACME Solar commissioned 53.73 MW/222.969 MWh BESS Phase-I in Chittorgarh on September 30, 2026
- Execution handled by wholly owned subsidiary ACME Sigma Urja Private Limited
- Total combined commissioned BESS capacity now stands at 213.31 MW/861.289 MWh
- Renewable energy generation component for this phase remains under development

*this image is generated using AI for illustrative purposes only.
ACME Solar Holdings commissioned Phase-I of a new Battery Energy Storage System (BESS) project in Rajasthan on September 30, 2026. The newly operational unit adds 53.73 MW of discharge capacity and 222.969 MWh of energy storage to the company's renewable portfolio.
This commissioning is executed through wholly owned subsidiary ACME Sigma Urja Private Limited. The project is located at Village Neemri, Tehsil Rawatbhata, District Chittorgarh. It forms part of a larger 250 MW / 1069 MWh FDRE Project. Only the BESS component has been commissioned, while the corresponding renewable energy generation component remains under development. The Commercial Operation Date (COD) for this specific phase is scheduled for October 2, 2026.
Cumulative Capacity Status
With the activation of this new Phase-I unit, alongside the previously commissioned Phase-III by ACME Greentech Seventh Private Limited, the company has achieved a total commissioned BESS capacity of 213.31 MW / 861.289 MWh. This represents significant progress toward the combined planned capacities of its FDRE projects.
| Metric | Value |
|---|---|
| New Phase-I Capacity | 53.73 MW / 222.969 MWh |
| Previous Total Commissioned | 159.58 MW / 638.32 MWh |
| Total Combined Commissioned | 213.31 MW / 861.289 MWh |
Strategic Partnerships and Regulatory Compliance
The Power Purchase Agreement (PPA) for the previously commissioned Phase-III project has been signed with SJVN Limited. This partnership secures the offtake for the generated power, ensuring revenue visibility for those storage assets. Details regarding the PPA for the new Phase-I project were not disclosed in the immediate filing. The company filed these updates under Regulation 30 of the SEBI (Listing Obligations and Disclosure Requirements) Regulations, 2015, to inform both BSE and NSE.
Historical Stock Returns for ACME Solar Holdings
| 1 Day | 5 Days | 1 Month | 6 Months | 1 Year | 5 Years |
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| +0.24% | -4.28% | +11.51% | +62.95% | +58.11% | +73.41% |
What are the expected timelines and capital expenditure requirements for commissioning the remaining renewable generation components of the 250 MW FDRE project?
How does the undisclosed PPA structure for Phase-I compare to the SJVN agreement in terms of tariff rates and revenue visibility?
What impact will the new BESS capacity have on ACME Solar's ability to secure future hybrid renewable tenders from DISCOMs?

































