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Published: 26-Dec-2025

Juniper Green Energy Commissions India’s First Merchant Battery Energy Storage System (BESS) Project in Rajasthan

Juniper Green Energy has commissioned India’s first merchant Battery Energy Storage System (BESS) project in Rajasthan, marking a major milestone in the country’s energy storage journey. The 100 MWh Bikaner project strengthens grid stability, enables peak power management, and positions Juniper as an early leader in large-scale energy storage.

Merchant BESS project

Juniper Green Energy Limited has successfully commissioned 60 MWh of its 100 MWh Merchant Battery Energy Storage System (BESS) project at Bikaner, Rajasthan, through its subsidiary Juniper Green Cosmic Private Limited. This commissioning represents our first operational merchant BESS, positioning Juniper Green Energy as an early mover in the energy storage market.

Trial Operations and Commercial Launch

The commissioned capacity has successfully completed trial operations and received approval from the Northern Regional Load Despatch Centre (NRLDC). Commercial operations started on December 24th, 2025. The remaining 40 MWh capacity is expected to be commissioning shortly. Upon commissioning of the full 100 MWh, the project will become one of the largest operating BESS project sites in India, offering significant potential for merchant revenue streams including peak arbitrage, grid balancing services, and ancillary market participation.

Expanding India's Energy Storage Footprint

In parallel, Juniper Green Energy has already installed 400 MWh of BESS capacity at Fatehgarh, Rajasthan, which is expected to be commissioned by Q1 2026, further strengthening the company's storage portfolio and long-term growth visibility. Battery Energy Storage Systems are a critical enabler of India's energy transition, supporting grid stability, renewable energy integration, peak demand management, and efficient utilisation of transmission infrastructure.

Strategic Vision for Renewable-Plus-Storage

As part of its long-term growth strategy, Juniper plans to deploy BESS capacity across all its solar project sites connected to the ISTS grid, creating a scalable, integrated renewable-plus-storage platform.

"The commissioning of our first merchant BESS underscores Juniper Green Energy's execution strength and strategic focus on emerging opportunities in energy storage. We view BESS as a key value-accretive asset class that complements our renewable portfolio and enhances diversification while supporting grid reliability," said Ankush Malik, CEO, Juniper Green Energy.

Juniper Green Energy continues to expand its portfolio across renewable and energy storage assets, leveraging strong execution capabilities, and a robust development pipeline to deliver sustainable, long-term value for stakeholders. 

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