Engie has repeatedly and consistently made strides towards renewable energy. Last month, they were awarding contracts for construction on the Pelican Point grid-forming battery energy storage system (BESS) project in South Australia. Engie has recently won its first hybrid solar-plus-storage project in India. Regulatory approval of this milestone accomplishment represents a significant victory for the company’s efforts to launch into the booming renewable energy sector.
The new Indian project will use 200 megawatts (MW) of solar photovoltaic (PV) capacity. Complementing the solar power will be a strong 100MW/600 megawatt-hour (MWh) battery storage system. Engie is looking to commission this facility by 2027 or 2028, which would further solidify their commitment to delivering innovative and sustainable energy solutions.
As of September 2025, Engie claimed to have 55 gigawatts (GW) of renewable and storage capacity available. Well, it looks like the company is trying to shoot for the stars! By the end of this decade, it aims for a cumulative 95GW, reflecting its aggressive efforts to continue investing in clean, innovative energy technologies. Engie’s global battery energy storage portfolio now stands at 5.6GW either in operation or on the ground, under construction.
In November 2025, Engie focused a stand-alone BESS project with a high capacity of 280MW/560MWh. This win cements Engie’s position as a powerful and aggressive actor in the renewable energy landscape. The company is actively pursuing expansion in India, where it currently has about 2GW of operational or under-construction renewable assets.
The hybrid solar-plus-storage project is able to deliver six hours’ worth of stored solar power at maximum. Of that, it dedicates a full two hours just to electricity storage. This storage capacity will help to match supply when demand is low and consumption is high. However, this isn’t to downplay such capacity’s essential role in maintaining grid stability.
Paulo Almirante, Engie’s senior executive vice-president for renewable and flexible power, noted that this project underlines the strategic importance of the sector.
“Winning our first hybrid solar-plus-storage project in India marks an important step for Engie in a fast-growing market for renewables and flexibility.” – Paulo Almirante
Almirante further stated,
“By combining large-scale solar with long-duration storage, we strengthen grid resilience and make it possible to deliver 24/7 renewable power for our customers. This achievement reflects our commitment to building a future-ready, low-carbon energy system and our role as a long-term partner in India’s energy transition.” – Paulo Almirante