India is taking a significant step towards a renewable future by investing in battery storage technology. Business magnate Gautam Adani has announced plans for one of the world’s largest single-location battery energy storage system (BESS) deployments in Khavda, Gujarat. The facility, scheduled for completion by March 2026, will have a capacity of 1,126 MW / 3,530 MWh (3.53 GWh), making it one of the largest battery storage projects in the world.
The project is part of the Khavda renewable energy park, which is already one of the largest clean energy hubs on Earth, covering 538 square kilometers. The battery storage site will allow India to make fuller use of its renewable energy output, capturing surplus energy during sunny or windy periods and releasing it during evening hours or cloudy days. This will help smooth out the peaks and troughs that have long limited the reliability of renewable power.
Adani’s ambitions don’t stop there, with plans to add 15 GWh of storage by March 2027 and reach 50 GWh in total over the next five years. This aggressive ramp-up for grid-scale storage directly supports India’s national climate goals, including the pledge to reach 500 GW of non-fossil energy capacity by 2030 and net-zero by 2070.
The rise of battery storage technology marks a turning point in the global clean energy race, offering a solution to the inconsistency of renewable energy sources. Projects like Khavda aim to close the gap between supply and demand, providing cleaner electricity when it’s needed most. With the potential to become a template for other nations, the Khavda storage site could play a significant role in reducing reliance on fossil fuels and stabilizing renewable-heavy grids.
The project is widely seen as a natural extension of Adani’s push to turn his group into a renewable powerhouse. However, critics will be watching closely, as large-scale energy projects often face challenges, including supply chain delays and environmental scrutiny. If successful, the Khavda storage site could become a model for other countries, demonstrating the potential of battery storage technology to support a renewable-powered future.