Nagpur, October 31, 2026: Maharashtra State Electricity Distribution Company Limited (MSEDCL) has achieved a major milestone by supplying 1,000 MWh of electricity through battery energy storage systems (BESS), becoming the first power distribution company in India to achieve this scale of decentralised battery storage.
The stored electricity is generated through solar projects under the Mukhyamantri Saur Krishi Vahini Yojana 2.0 and supplied during peak evening demand, when solar power generation declines.
MSEDCL Chairman and Managing Director Lokesh Chandra said the initiative is helping meet rising electricity demand amid reduced rainfall and intense October heat.
Under the scheme, around 7,000 MW of decentralised solar power capacity has been commissioned to supply agricultural pumps. Additionally, 500 MW of battery storage capacity is now operational, providing 1,000 MWh of electricity for two hours.
MSEDCL plans to expand battery storage capacity to 750 MW, equivalent to 1,500 MWh, by December 2026. Projects with an additional 4,000 MWh capacity are also under development.
The battery systems are installed across 50 locations in Maharashtra, with each project having a capacity of 10 MW.
The initiative aims to ensure reliable evening electricity supply while reducing dependence on expensive market power purchases. It is expected to provide significant benefits during the upcoming summer season.
