Statcon Energiaa Signs MoU to Expand BESS in UP

17 Jun 2026 CW Team

"Statcon Energiaa has signed a strategic Memorandum of Understanding with Ram Raja Solar Power Green Energy to expand the availability and deployment of large-capacity Battery Energy Storage Systems and Hybrid Inverter solutions across Uttar Pradesh.

The partnership combines Statcon Energiaa’s expertise in power electronics and energy storage with Ram Raja Solar’s project execution capabilities across Uttar Pradesh and Madhya Pradesh. It aims to provide customers and solar EPCs with faster access to scalable and locally supported solar-plus-storage solutions.

The collaboration will help reduce lead times for higher-capacity BESS and Hybrid Inverter systems. It will also offer end-to-end support, including solution selection, professional installation and dependable after-sales service.

The solutions are expected to support reliable lithium-based energy storage for improved backup, safety and performance during grid outages. They will also help users improve solar utilisation, reduce dependence on diesel generators and strengthen energy security.

Through this alliance, Statcon Energiaa and Ram Raja Solar Power Green Energy aim to strengthen the energy-storage ecosystem in Uttar Pradesh and support the region’s transition towards cleaner and more resilient power infrastructure.

Statcon Energiaa is among India’s leading solar inverter manufacturers, offering Grid-Tied, Hybrid, Off-Grid and BESS solutions designed and manufactured in India. Ram Raja Solar Power Green Energy is a solar EPC and project implementation company serving residential, commercial and industrial sectors."

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