New Delhi: ACME Solar Holdings Ltd has announced that it has placed an order for 2 gigawatt-hours (GWh) of Battery Energy Storage Systems (BESS) with Chuzhou Lishen New Energy Technology Co Ltd. The procurement will be executed through Posco International Corporation and China FAW Group Import and Export Co. Ltd, the company said in a statement on Monday.
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The order is slated for phased delivery over the next six to 10 months, and the systems will be deployed across ACME Solar’s Firm and Dispatchable Renewable Energy (FDRE) and standalone BESS projects. These projects are scheduled to be commissioned over the next 12 to 18 months.
Nikhil Dhingra, Chief Executive Officer (CEO) of ACME Solar, said the move strengthens the company’s project pipeline. “With this latest order, ACME Solar’s cumulative BESS procurement surpasses 5 GWh, following a previous order of 3.1 GWh BESS placed in July 2025. This strategic purchase will ensure timely availability of BESS system, playing a key role in de-risking project commissioning timelines and accelerating overall project delivery,” he noted.
Jason Lee, Director at Posco International, described the partnership as a landmark step. “This is the big step forward for us to Indian market which is the most promising BESS market in the world. With this opportunity we will diversify our partnership with the market leading enterprise, ACME, and enlarge our biz activities in India,” he said.
Echoing the sentiment, Lu TianJun, General Manager of Lishen, added: “Based on this agreement, our company will further contribute to the expansion of energy efficiency initiatives in the Indian market and establish a stronger foundation for long-term growth.”
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Lishen is China’s first lithium-ion battery R&D firm and has a 27-year legacy and an annual production capacity of 31 GWh, which places it among global leaders in high-end lithium-ion battery manufacturing. China FAW Group Import and Export Co Ltd, the trading arm of China’s first automobile manufacturer, manages global import and export operations across vehicles, parts, and related technologies.
