GK Energy Awarded 150 MW Battery Storage Project by Maharashtra Electricity Distributor
GK Energy has secured a Letter of Award from Maharashtra State Electricity Distribution Company (MSEDCL) to develop a 150 MW 300 MWh Battery Energy Storage System (BESS) project in Maharashtra. The project includes viability gap funding support and is expected to be commissioned within 18 months of signing the Battery Energy Storage Purchase Agreement. The tariff is set at Rs 2,38,000 per MW per month, generating annual revenue of Rs 42.84 crore excluding GST for 15 years from commercial operation commencement. GK Energy recently reported a 59.85% rise in net profit to Rs 59.64 crore for Q1 FY27.
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Sentiment was consistent across outlets (50–70/100), indicating broadly factual reporting rather than editorialising.
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businessstandard broke this story on 21 Sept, 09:08 am. Other outlets followed.