EconomyFriday, 2 October 2026·Hindu Tamil Thisai
Adani Green’s Kavda battery storage reaches 6.63 GW; key India energy-storage milestone
Adani Green Energy said its Kavda battery energy storage system in Gujarat has expanded to 6.63 GW, with plans to add 10 GW more in FY 2026-27.
Key highlights
Direct fact
In June 2026, Adani Green Energy said its battery energy storage system at Kavda in Gujarat had risen from 3.55 GW to 6.63 GW, making it a major contributor to India’s 12.6 GW total battery storage capacity.
Key specifics
- Kavda, Gujarat: the BESS capacity increased to 6.63 GW from 3.55 GW in June 2026.
- Adani Green said the 6.63 GW system can supply clean power to about 20 lakh homes in a day.
- The company said India’s total battery storage capacity is 12.6 GW, and its share is more than 50%.
- The storage system is described as equivalent to the battery capacity of more than 1,50,000 medium-sized electric vehicles.
- Adani Green set a target to add 10 GW more battery storage in FY 2026-27 and reach 50 GW over the next 5 years.
Exam lens
Question type: Economy and energy infrastructure, key facts: 6.63 GW at Kavda, Gujarat; India total 12.6 GW; target 10 GW in FY 2026-27. TNPSC one-liner: battery storage, renewable integration, and power-grid stability are increasingly asked in current-affairs MCQs.