GIPCL Plans 20 MW/120 MWh Vanadium Flow Battery Project at Vadodara Gas Plant

Gujarat Industries Power Company Ltd. (GIPCL) has issued technical specifications for a 20 MW/120 MWh Vanadium Redox Flow Battery (VRFB)-based Battery Energy Storage System (BESS) at its 165 MW gas-based power plant in Vadodara, Gujarat, marking a significant step toward long-duration energy storage deployment in the state.

The proposed six-hour duration storage system is intended to support renewable energy integration, grid balancing and power system reliability. According to the specifications, the BESS will be capable of delivering services including peak shaving, load shifting, ancillary support, frequency regulation, reactive power compensation, black start functionality and grid-forming operations.

The project is being developed under an Engineering, Procurement and Construction (EPC) model on a complete turnkey basis. The selected contractor will be responsible for detailed engineering, manufacturing, supply, transportation, erection, testing, commissioning and long-term operations and maintenance of the system.

The scope of supply covers core VRFB components such as electrolyte, storage tanks, cell stacks, membranes, pumps, piping and instrumentation. In addition, the contractor will provide the Battery Management System (BMS), Power Conversion System (PCS), transformers, switchgear, Energy Management System (EMS), SCADA integration, fire protection systems, gas detection and other balance-of-plant infrastructure.

Located within GIPCL’s Vadodara gas plant complex, the storage facility has been designed to operate under demanding environmental conditions, including ambient temperatures ranging from 0°C to 50°C and humidity levels of up to 95 percent without derating. The system will be interconnected to the grid at 132 kV, 50 Hz.

The technical specifications mandate compliance with a broad set of international and domestic technical and safety standards, including IEC 62932, IEC 62933, NFPA 855, IEEE 519, IEC 60079, Central Electricity Authority (CEA) regulations, CEIG requirements, GERC regulations and GETCO standards.

Industry observers note that the 20 MW/120 MWh configuration positions the project among India’s emerging long-duration energy storage initiatives, with vanadium flow battery technology gaining attention for its scalability, long cycle life and suitability for renewable-heavy grids.