ACME Solar Orders 2 GWh BESS to Boost Renewable Projects

10 Sep 2025 CW Team

ACME Solar Holdings on Monday announced it has placed an order for 2 GWh of Battery Energy Storage Systems (BESS) with global energy system supplier Chuzhou Lishen New Energy Technology Co., Ltd, facilitated through POSCO International Corporation and China FAW Group Import and Export Co., Ltd.

The BESS units will be delivered in phases over the next six to ten months and deployed across ACME Solar’s Firm & Dispatchable Renewable Energy (FDRE) and standalone BESS projects, scheduled for commissioning over the next 12 to 18 months.

“With this latest order, ACME Solar's cumulative BESS procurement surpasses 5 GWh, following a previous 3.1 GWh order in July 2025. This strategic purchase will ensure timely system availability, de-risk project commissioning timelines, and accelerate overall project delivery,” said Nikhil Dhingra, CEO of ACME Solar.

ACME Solar Holdings is a leading integrated renewable energy company with a diversified portfolio spanning solar, wind, storage, FDRE, and hybrid solutions, and an operational capacity of 2,890 MW.

Jason Lee, Director of POSCO International, commented, “This is a significant step into the Indian market, the most promising BESS market globally. This partnership with ACME will allow us to expand our operations and strengthen our presence in India.”

Lu TianJun, General Manager of Lishen, added, “This agreement allows our company to contribute further to India’s energy efficiency initiatives and establish a stronger foundation for long-term growth.”

Lishen is China’s first lithium-ion battery R&D and manufacturing firm, with 27 years of experience. China FAW Group Import and Export Co., Ltd is the trading arm of China FAW Group, the country’s first automobile manufacturer and one of its largest state-owned automotive companies, managing global import and export operations covering vehicles, parts, and related technologies.

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