Power Mech Wins 1 GWh BESS Order in West Bengal

14 Jan 2026 CW Team

Power Mech Projects has recently announced that its wholly owned subsidiary, PM Green Private Limited, has secured a contract for setting up a 1 GWh Battery Energy Storage System (BESS) from West Bengal State Electricity Distribution Company Limited. The project also includes a greenshoe option for an additional 1 GWh of storage capacity.

Awarded under a tender floated by the Department of Power, Government of West Bengal, the project will be developed on a Build, Own and Operate model with a 100 per cent off-take guarantee from WBSEDCL. The scope of work covers design, financing, engineering, procurement, construction, operation and maintenance of a 250 MW/1,000 MWh BESS at the Goaltore Substation in Paschim Medinipur.

The greenshoe option ???????????es an additional 250 MW/1,000 MWh BESS to be established at the Durgapur Project campus in Durgapur. Construction is scheduled to be completed within 18 months from the signing of the Battery Energy Storage Purchase Agreement, with a contract tenure of 15 years and a provision for extension of up to five years.

The project is expected to generate revenues of Rs 15.63 billion, rising to Rs 31.26 billion including the greenshoe capacity. The order marks Power Mech Projects' entry into large-scale energy storage solutions, aligning with its renewable energy strategy and India’s growing need for grid-balancing infrastructure as renewable penetration continues to rise.

Real Estate

08 May 2026

Integrated Waterproofing Strategies

Waterproofing buildings used to be an annual pre-monsoon affair but the evolution of real-estate development has changed that approach. In new developments, developers are weaving waterproofing solutions into both the design and construction phases, an approach that Nikhil Madan, Managing Director, Mahima Group, says, “is all about ensuring lasting durability [of the building] and keeping lifecycle risks including water seepage and extensive maintenance to a minimum.”Watertight by designAluminium formwork systems aren’t commonly thought of as a waterproofing tool but at the Mahima Group,..

GROHE Showcases Water-Led Design At Milan

GROHE unveiled its GROHE SPA Aqua Sanctuary at Milan Design Week 2026, transforming Piccolo Teatro Studio Melato into an immersive showcase of water, design and wellbeing. Built on the philosophy of ‘Wellbeing Through Water’, the installation reimagined bathrooms as holistic spaces for relaxation, rejuvenation and self-care.The Aqua Sanctuary was presented through three interconnected sanctums. The first showcased the 3D-printed GROHE SPA AquaTree shower and faucet, highlighting bespoke innovation and biophilic design. The second featured the Atrio Private Collection and GROHE SPA x Buster..

Rahee Group Expands Rail Manufacturing Capacity

Rahee Group has outlined a multi-year investment roadmap to expand its operational footprint and strengthen manufacturing capabilities for India’s growing railway and urban transit sector. The Group is expanding in Odisha with a new Track Component Casting Unit, for which the groundbreaking ceremony was held on 8 April 2026 in the presence of Odisha Chief Minister Mohan Charan Majhi.The Group’s flagship EPC arm, Rahee Infratech Ltd, continues to focus on complex rail infrastructure projects, including track systems, bridges, viaducts and ballastless infrastructure. Its wholly owned subsidi..