ACME Solar Holdings Limited announced the commissioning of the first phase of its major Battery Energy Storage System (BESS) project located in Jaisalmer, Rajasthan. This initial phase contributes 19 MW/38 MWh capacity out of the total 285 MW/600 MWh planned. The Commercial Operation Date (COD) for this Phase-I segment is set for February 27, 2026. The capacity will initially be utilized as merchant power while retaining flexibility for future long-term Power Purchase Agreements (PPAs).
Key Milestone Achieved in Rajasthan BESS Project
ACME Solar Holdings Limited (ASHL), through its subsidiary ACME Suryodaya Private Limited, has successfully commissioned the first operational phase of its significant Battery Energy Storage System (BESS) project. This facility is located in the Jaisalmer district of Rajasthan, specifically at the villages of Sanwara and Mehar Nagar in the Tehsil-Pokhran area.
Capacity and Operational Details
The initial commissioning covers a capacity of 19 MW/38 MWh. This represents the first portion of the total planned capacity for the site, which stands at 285 MW/600 MWh. The official Commercial Operation Date (COD) for this Phase-I is scheduled for February 27, 2026.
Deployment Strategy
Currently, ASHL intends to deploy this newly commissioned capacity as merchant capacity. Crucially, the company has confirmed it retains the operational flexibility to transition this capacity to a long-term Power Purchase Agreement (PPA) at a future date, ensuring strategic market positioning.
The announcement was formally submitted by Rajesh Sodhi, Company Secretary and Compliance Officer for ACME Solar Holdings Limited, dated February 25, 2026.
Source: BSE
