Bondada Engineering Ltd establishes subsidiary to develop 225 MW / 450 MWh battery energy storage system in Andhra Pradesh
Type: Development · Technology: Storage · Country: India · Capacity: 225 MW · Announced: 2026-09-02
Bondada Engineering Ltd (BEL) incorporated a wholly owned subsidiary, Bondada Hindupur BESS Project Pvt Ltd (BHBPL), to develop, own, operate and maintain a 225 MW / 450 MWh battery energy storage system (BESS) project in Andhra Pradesh. The project was awarded by Andhra Pradesh Transmission Corp. Ltd (AP Transco) on a build-own-operate basis, with BHBPL established as a special purpose vehicle to execute the project. BHBPL will handle project financing, procurement, construction, commissioning, ownership, operation and maintenance under the project agreements. The BESS facility is designed to provide grid-scale energy storage capacity and energy management services, supporting Andhra Pradesh's power requirements and renewable energy integration. Expected to enhance grid balancing, peak-load management and power-system flexibility, the project marks BEL's expansion into utility-scale energy storage and energy-transition infrastructure. The initiative aligns with Andhra Pradesh's grid modernization efforts to accommodate rising renewable energy penetration.
Analysis
Bondada Engineering Ltd (BEL) announced on 2026-09-02 the incorporation of Bondada Hindupur BESS Project Pvt Ltd (BHBPL), a wholly owned subsidiary, to develop a 225 MW / 450 MWh battery energy storage system (BESS) project in Andhra Pradesh, India. BEL, an Indian company, provides engineering, procurement, and construction (EPC) services and operations and maintenance (O&M) services to the telecom and infrastructure sectors. The project was awarded by Andhra Pradesh Transmission Corp. Ltd (AP Transco) on a build-own-operate basis. BHBPL, established as a special purpose vehicle, will handle project financing, procurement, construction, commissioning, ownership, operation, and maintenance under the project agreements for the BESS facility.
Key points
- Announced on 2026-09-02
- 225 MW / 450 MWh battery energy storage system
- Located in Andhra Pradesh, India
- Awarded by Andhra Pradesh Transmission Corp. Ltd (AP Transco)
- Build-own-operate basis
Counterparties
- Bondada Engineering (Developer)
- Bondada Hindupur BESS Project Pvt Ltd (Borrower)
- Andhra Pradesh Transmission Corp. Ltd (AP Transco) (Offtaker)
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