Juniper Green Energy Ltd has commissioned 60 megawatt-hours (MWh) of its 100 MWh merchant Battery Energy Storage System (BESS) project in Bikaner, Rajasthan, marking the company’s first operational merchant storage asset, the company announced. The project has been developed through its subsidiary, Juniper Green Cosmic Pvt Ltd, and the commissioned capacity successfully completed trial operations and received approval from the Northern Regional Load Despatch Centre. Commercial operations began on December 24, 2025.
The remaining 40 MWh capacity is expected to be commissioned shortly. Once fully operational, the 100 MWh project will rank among the largest merchant battery storage systems in India, enabling multiple revenue streams including peak power arbitrage, grid balancing services, and participation in ancillary markets.
In addition, Juniper Green Energy has already installed 400 MWh of BESS capacity at Fatehgarh, Rajasthan, which is scheduled for commissioning by the first quarter of 2026, further expanding the company’s energy storage portfolio.
Battery energy storage systems are critical for India’s energy transition, supporting grid stability, integrating renewable energy, and managing peak demand. Juniper Green Energy plans to deploy BESS capacity across all its solar projects connected to the inter-state transmission system, creating an integrated renewable-plus-storage platform.
Commenting on the milestone, Ankush Malik, CEO of Juniper Green Energy, said, “The commissioning of our first merchant BESS underscores Juniper Green Energy’s execution strength and strategic focus on emerging opportunities in energy storage.” He added, “Battery storage is a value-enhancing asset that supports portfolio diversification and improves grid reliability.”
A merchant BESS operates without long-term power purchase agreements, earning revenue directly from electricity markets by storing power when prices are low and selling during peak periods. While market-driven revenues carry higher risk, they offer significant upside during periods of high price volatility or grid stress.
The Bikaner project reflects Juniper Green Energy’s commitment to building an advanced energy storage ecosystem in India, supporting renewable integration, enhancing grid resilience, and positioning the company among the early leaders in the country’s growing battery storage sector.
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