GAIL (India) Limited board approved an investment of ₹38 billion (₹3,800 crore) for 700 MW solar power projects. These projects include Battery Energy Storage Systems (BESS) at sites in Uttar Pradesh and Maharashtra. According to filings from April 2026, the investment provides power for petrochemical facilities. Completion of these installations is scheduled for April 2026.
Uttar Pradesh Project Specifications
The project at TUSCO Solar Park in Jhansi includes 600 MW solar capacity and a 550 MWh BESS. This installation is part of the Bundelkhand region energy corridor. The facility provides energy for the Pata petrochemical plant in the Auraiya district. This project functions within the framework for captive consumption by industries established by the state government.
Maharashtra Project Specifications
The project in Chhatrapati Sambhaji Nagar, formerly Aurangabad, includes 100 MW solar capacity and a 22 MWh BESS. This installation provides power for the Propane Dehydrogenation and Polypropylene (PDH-PP) plant at Usar in the Raigad district. The battery components manage production cycles and provide energy for operations at the facility.
Institutional Context and Capacity Targets
Commissioning of these projects increases capacity for energy from wind and solar sources to over 1,000 MW. Filings state capacity at 147 MW as of April 2026. This figure comprises 117.95 MW of wind power and 27 MW of solar assets. Wind assets include 19.2 MW in Gujarat, 38.1 MW in Karnataka, and 60.65 MW in Tamil Nadu. Solar assets are located in Rajasthan, Uttar Pradesh, and Madhya Pradesh.
The roadmap targets 100% reduction in Scope 1 and Scope 2 emissions by 2035. The target for Scope 3 emissions is a 35% reduction by 2040. Company records show additional investments in the energy transition, including a 178.2 MW wind project in Maharashtra and a 10 MW hydrogen plant at Vijaipur. The company aims for 3.5 GW of capacity from wind and solar sources by 2035 to meet emission targets.
Technical Specifications Summary
- Investment: ₹3,800 crore
- Jhansi Solar Capacity: 600 MW
- Jhansi Battery Storage: 550 MWh
- Chhatrapati Sambhaji Nagar Solar Capacity: 100 MW
- Chhatrapati Sambhaji Nagar Battery Storage: 22 MWh
- Capacity as of April 2026: 147 MW
- Capacity post-commissioning: >1,000 MW
- Wind Power Assets (Breakdown): 117.95 MW
- Solar Power Assets (Breakdown): 27 MW
- Scope 1 and 2 Reduction Target: 100% by 2035
- Scope 3 Reduction Target: 35% by 2040
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