PM Modi Lays Foundation Stone of Avaada’s 1,560 MWp Solar Plus 2,500 MWh BESS Project in Rajasthan
Prime Minister Narendra Modi laid the foundation stone for Avaada’s 1,560 MWp solar-plus-2,500 MWh battery storage project at Pugal and inaugurated its 200 MW (282 MWp) solar power project at Shri Dungargarh, Bikaner, Rajasthan. Together, these two projects represent a combined investment of more than INR 9,200 crore.
September 26, 2025. By Mrinmoy Dey
Together, these two projects represent a combined investment of more than INR 9,200 crore in Rajasthan’s renewable energy sector, the company said in a statement.
The 200 MW (282 MWp) Shri Dungargarh Solar Project spread over 777 acres in Bikaner will supply power to Rajasthan discoms. It will be powered by Avaada Electro’s ALMM-certified, ‘Made in India’ TOPCon N-Type bifacial solar PV modules.
The 1,560 MWp Solar plus 2,500 MWh BESS Project will be spread over 4,000 acres at Pugal in the Bikaner district of Rajasthan. The project, once complete, will aid in delivering solar power beyond solar hours by storing it in the BESS. It will enhance grid reliability and deliver firm green power. The plant will host BESS capacity installation with the state-of-the-art technology to be powered by Avaada Electro’s ALMM-certified, ‘Made in India’ TOPCon N-Type bifacial solar PV modules.
Both the projects are estimated to generate over 1600 green jobs in the State. The projects will cut down more than 20 lakh tons of CO₂ emissions annually and help conserve approximately 600 lakh litres of water annually through robotic cleaning.
On the occasion, Union Minister of New and Renewable Energy Pralhad Joshi said, “Under the leadership of Prime Minister Narendra Modi, India has emerged as a global frontrunner in clean energy transition. The foundation stone of Avaada Group’s 1,560 MWp Solar Project integrated with a 2,500 MWh Battery Energy Storage System (BESS) at Bikaner marks a historic milestone in this journey. This project, the largest BESS in India till date, will deliver round-the-clock green power, enhance grid resilience, and set new benchmarks for the nation’s energy security.”
Rajasthan’s Chief Minister Bhajan Lal Sharma said, “I am delighted to see the MoU signed during Rising Rajasthan being converted into an operational project in less than a year. Many more projects of Avaada Group are moving into construction. We thank Avaada for investing in Rajasthan and creating jobs for our people.”
Vineet Mittal, Chairman of Avaada Group, said, “These projects are more than investments in megawatts – they are investments in India’s green future. Rajasthan is the beating heart of Avaada’s journey, and we are committed to empowering communities, creating livelihoods, and shaping a sustainable, self-reliant nation.”
Avaada has already commissioned 2.2 GW of renewable capacity in Rajasthan. The company’s operational portfolio stands at approximately 5.7 GWp across India.
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