Juniper Green Energy has marked a significant milestone in India’s evolving power market by commissioning the country’s first large-scale merchant Battery Energy Storage System (BESS). The development positions the company among the earliest movers in a segment expected to play a pivotal role in India’s clean energy transition.
Juniper Green Energy announced that it has successfully commissioned 60 MWh of a planned 100 MWh merchant BESS project at Bikaner in Rajasthan through its subsidiary, Juniper Green Cosmic Private Limited. Commercial operations for the commissioned capacity commenced on 24 December 2025, following the completion of trial runs and receipt of statutory approvals from the Northern Regional Load Despatch Centre.
The remaining 40 MWh of the project is expected to be commissioned shortly. Once fully operational, the 100 MWh facility will rank among the largest operating BESS assets in India, providing access to multiple merchant revenue streams such as peak power arbitrage, grid-balancing services, and participation in ancillary power markets.
Strategic Shift Toward Merchant Storage
Unlike contracted storage assets tied to specific offtake agreements, merchant BESS projects operate on market dynamics, monetising price volatility and grid support requirements. By entering this space early, Juniper Green Energy is signaling a strategic shift toward value-accretive storage assets that complement its renewable generation portfolio.
Battery energy storage is increasingly seen as critical infrastructure for India’s power system, particularly as renewable penetration rises. Storage systems enable better integration of solar and wind energy, help manage peak demand, stabilise grid frequency, and improve the utilisation of transmission networks.
Expansion Plans Already Underway
In parallel with the Bikaner project, Juniper has already installed an additional 400 MWh of BESS capacity at Fatehgarh in Rajasthan. This capacity is targeted for commissioning by the first quarter of 2026, significantly expanding the company’s storage footprint and strengthening its long-term growth visibility in the sector.
The company has also indicated plans to deploy BESS across its solar project sites connected to the Inter-State Transmission System (ISTS), creating an integrated renewable-plus-storage platform that can be scaled across regions.
Management Commentary
Commenting on the development, Ankush Malik, Chief Executive Officer of Juniper Green Energy, said the commissioning of the first merchant BESS reflects the company’s execution capabilities and strategic focus on emerging opportunities. He highlighted battery storage as a value-accretive asset class that enhances portfolio diversification while supporting grid reliability.
Broader Corporate Context
Juniper Green Energy is an independent renewable power producer with a focus on utility-scale solar, wind, and hybrid projects. Headquartered in Delhi NCR, the company has grown its operational capacity to approximately 1.45 GWp as of 27 June 2025. It is part of the AT Capital Group, a diversified investment group with interests spanning renewable energy, real estate, and financial services across India, the GCC, and Europe. Within India, the group also operates Experion Developers and Experion Capital.
Bottomline
Juniper’s entry into merchant storage underscores the growing commercial viability of battery energy storage in India. As regulatory frameworks mature and power markets deepen, merchant BESS assets are likely to become an important pillar of the country’s energy ecosystem—supporting reliability, flexibility, and the large-scale integration of renewables. Juniper Green Energy’s early positioning could therefore offer both strategic and financial advantages in the years ahead.
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