AmpereHour Commissions India’s First Approved Grid Battery For Indigrid In Delhi

Energy storage solutions firm AmpereHour Energy, in partnership with IndiGrid through their consortium Kirlokari BESS Pvt Ltd, has successfully commissioned a state-of-the-art battery energy storage system (BESS) in collaboration with BSES Rajdhani Power Limited (BRPL) in Delhi. This landmark deployment represents India’s first regulatory-approved BESS project, marking a significant step forward in urban grid modernization and the delivery of reliable clean energy.

The company stated that the 20 MW / 40 MWh Battery Energy Storage System was delivered on a turnkey basis under a long-term Battery Energy Storage Capacity Agreement (BESPA) with BRPL. Installed and commissioned in just 11 months—ahead of schedule—the system became operational in April 2025. The project primarily benefits 100,000 residents of South Delhi, including high-demand areas such as Defence Colony and Lajpat Nagar.

The energy storage system provides four hours of uninterrupted backup power daily-two hours during afternoon peaks and two at night-helping replace fossil fuel based power generation during peak hours with renewable energy from Solar or Wind. The system also reduces reliance on diesel gensets and enhances power availability for critical infrastructure including Moolchand and Safdarjung hospitals and key educational institutions.

According to the compay the project will help reduce electricity costs and ease pressure on the grid during peak hours. It can also delay the need for expensive infrastructure upgrades, support energy trading, and provide backup services. With its daily discharge of 80 MWh, it has the potential to cut around 65 tons of CO₂ emissions every day.

"Energy storage is now a cornerstone of modern power systems," said Ayush Misra, Co-Founder and CEO of AmpereHour Energy. "We're proud to partner with Indigrid and  BRPL on this landmark project, demonstrating the scalability and reliability of our technology in urban utility networks. As India accelerates its transition to clean energy, solutions like these are essential in ensuring a resilient, flexible, and future-ready grid."

"This project marks a decisive step toward grid modernization and higher levels of renewable integration in the energy mix," said Umang Maheshwari, Managing Director BESS, GEAPP. "We anticipate improved voltage quality, enhanced grid security and enabling us to lower our power purchase cost. I would like to applaud the AmpereHour Energy team for completing the project within the stipulated time at such a demographically challenging site with utmost levels of safety."

AmpereHour Energy, founded in 2017 by IIT Bombay alumni and power sector veterans Ayush Misra, Rahul Shelke, Harshal Thakur, and Neehar Jathar, has built a strong track record in delivering modular, scalable, and software-led BESS solutions. The company's projects span over 50 sites globally, with ~100 MWh commissioned to date and nearly 1000 MWh under execution across India, Middle East, Africa and Europe, including large-scale deployments of 180 MW/360 MWh and 250 MWh/ 500 MWh in India. 

The system is powered by AmpereHour's proprietary ELINA Energy Management Software, which enables real-time, AI-driven battery optimization. ELINA manages India-specific grid challenges such as voltage dips and peak spikes, while allowing for intelligent energy shifting based on real-time demand and supply signals.

During installation, the project engaged over 70 local workers and technicians, contributing to local job creation and technical skill development in the region.

With increasing renewable penetration and EV adoption, battery energy storage is vital to India's grid transformation. AmpereHour's partnership model and turnkey approach with BRPL offers a replicable blueprint for urban BESS deployments nationwide.