Juniper Green Energy Ltd has begun commissioning India’s first Firm and Dispatchable Renewable Energy (FDRE) project under the Government of India’s FDRE guidelines, marking a major milestone in the evolution of the country’s renewable energy ecosystem.

The project integrates 259 MWp of solar capacity, 280 MW of wind power, and a 200 MWh battery energy storage system (BESS) across Rajasthan and Gujarat. This hybrid configuration is designed to deliver firm, scheduled, and dispatchable renewable power aligned with grid demand, addressing one of the key challenges of renewable energy variability.

The solar component of the project achieved commercial operations in March 2026, while the battery storage system became operational in April 2026. The integrated system enables round-the-clock power supply by combining generation sources with energy storage, ensuring reliability during peak demand periods.

The project was awarded under a tender issued by SJVN Ltd, with Juniper Green signing a 200 MW power purchase agreement (PPA). SJVN has further executed a back-to-back power sale agreement with the Haryana Power Purchase Centre to supply electricity to the state.

Juniper Green stated that it is the first developer to initiate commissioning under the FDRE framework, which was notified by the Ministry of Power in June 2023. The framework is aimed at promoting hybrid renewable projects capable of delivering firm and dispatchable energy, thereby enhancing grid stability and reducing dependence on conventional power sources.

The project is expected to play a critical role in meeting Haryana’s peak power demand, particularly during high-consumption summer months. By ensuring consistent and reliable renewable energy supply, it sets a new benchmark for integrating solar, wind, and storage technologies at scale.

This development underscores the growing importance of hybrid and storage-backed renewable projects in India’s energy transition, as the country moves toward achieving its ambitious clean energy targets while maintaining grid reliability and energy security.