Independent power producer, Juniper Green Energy, has begun commissioning India’s first Firm and Dispatchable Renewable Energy (FDRE) project, which integrates 259 MW of solar, 280 MW of wind, and 200 MWh of battery storage across Rajasthan and Gujarat.

The solar component became operational in March, and the battery storage system in April this year, with the project being commissioned ahead of schedule to meet rising summer electricity demand in Haryana.

The project has been developed in accordance with the Government of India’s FDRE guidelines.

In 2024, Juniper Green Energy was one of the winners in SJVN’s auction to supply 1.2 GW of firm and dispatchable power from interstate transmission system (ISTS)-connected renewable energy projects with energy storage systems (FDRE II).

Juniper signed a 200 MW power purchase agreement with SJVN, which, in turn, executed a back-to-back power sale agreement with the Haryana Power Purchase Centre.

The Ministry of Power notified the FDRE guidelines in June 2023, requiring developers to integrate solar, wind, and battery storage into a single project capable of delivering firm, scheduled power aligned with the demand profiles of distribution companies.

As of now, over 14 GW of FDRE tenders have been issued, with around 10 GW already under construction, making it one of the fastest-growing segments in India’s renewable sector.

Juniper Green has a total portfolio comprising approximately 10.069 GW of utility-scale solar, wind, and hybrid projects across India, with an operational capacity of approximately 1.66 GW, 3.8 GW of contracted projects under construction, and 4.8 GW of awarded projects.

In January this year, Juniper Green Energy commissioned a merchant battery energy storage system with a total capacity of 100 MWh in Bikaner, Rajasthan.

Earlier, Juniper Green Energy secured ₹20.39 billion (~$245.7 million) in debt financing from a consortium of domestic and global financial institutions to fund the development of its upcoming renewable energy projects.