Battery Energy Storage Systems (BESS) are expected to play a major role in the global energy transition by addressing the intermittency of renewable energy sources like solar and wind.
In India, BESS demand is strong with increasing renewable energy capacity, grid modernisation and supportive government policies.
These systems help improve grid stability, reduce peak power costs, allow for energy arbitrage and increase power reliability for utilities and industries.
Rising investments, falling battery prices and growing electrification are expected to drive the uptake of BESS.
The company manufactures solar photovoltaic (PV) modules and solar cells while offering end-to-end renewable energy solutions, including EPC (Engineering, Procurement & Construction), battery energy storage systems (BESS), inverters, transformers, smart meters, green hydrogen solutions, and solar project development.
BESS is emerging as a major opportunity for Waaree Energies. The BESS capabilities are being built out with a planned capacity of 20 gigawatt hours.
Out of that, phase one, 3.5 gigawatt hour is expected in the current financial year, and phase two of 16.5 gigawatt hour by next financial year. The total capex outlay is approximately Rs 100 bn. This facility will emerge as India's largest integrated advanced cell chemistry and pack manufacturing hub.
The company's offering will include LFP cells, battery packs and containers. It is also pursuing further backward integration to indigenize a large part of the value chain. Waaree Energies is targeting data centers, utilities, C&I customers, and the residential segments altogether for its BESS capabilities.
In terms of order book, according to a recent investor presentation of 30 April 2026, the company has a sizeable order book of Rs 530 billion (bn).
On the financial front, Waaree Energies reported revenues of Rs 84,803 m for Q4FY26 vs Rs 40,039 m YoY. The net profits for the period were placed at Rs 11,263 m vs Rs 6,445 m YoY.
#2 Pace Digitek
Next on the list is the stock of Pace Digitek.
The company has, over the years, transformed from a telecom infrastructure execution company into an integrated infrastructure platform across telecom, energy, and Battery Energy Storage Systems (BESS).
During FY26, the company built capabilities across the entire BESS value chain, including manufacturing, EPC execution, deployment, and life-cycle services.
Pace Digitek operationalized BESS manufacturing facility with installed capacity of 2.5 GWh during FY26. It has also delivered 178 BESS containers during FY26, which was a record; there is no other company which has manufactured 178 containers within India.
The company also successfully executed 480 megawatt hours (MWh) of utility-scale BESS capacity during FY26. It is in the process of expanding its manufacturing capacity from 2.5 GWh to 5 GWh. The machinery and equipment have been received, installation is underway, and the 5 GWh facility is expected to be operational from July 2026 onwards.
In addition to this 5 GWh capacity, Pace Digitek has completed the necessary infrastructure and plant construction for expansion to 10 GWh. It has also placed orders for 5 GWh production lines and which are expected to be operational in October 2026.
As a result, by October, the company would be operating with 10 GWh operational capacity for BESS manufacturing.
Financial Highlights of Pace Digitek
| Rs m |
FY23 |
FY24 |
FY25 |
| Net Sales |
5,032 |
24,345 |
24,388 |
| Operating Profit |
405 |
4,277 |
5,074 |
| Net Profit Margin (%) |
3.3 |
9.4 |
11.4 |
| Profit After Tax |
165 |
2,299 |
2,791 |
Source: Equitymaster
On the financial front, for FY26, Pace reported revenue from operations of Rs 26.41 bn, up from Rs 24.39 bn in the previous year, a year-on-year increase of 8.3%. The net profits for FY26 stood at Rs 3.07 bn, up from Rs 2.79 bn in the previous financial year, indicating YoY growth of 10.1%.
To know more, check the Pace Digitek fact sheet and latest quarterly results.
#3 JSW Energy
Next on our list is the stock of JSW Energy. The company is a major player in the power generation space.
Coming to energy storage - JSW Energy was the first to recognise the critical role it plays in integrating renewable energy and ensuring grid stability.
The locked-in storage capacity of the company now stands at 29.6 GWh, of which 3.2 GWh are in BESS and 26.4 GWh in the remunerative Pumped Hydro space.
Further, the 5 GWh battery assembly facility in Pune was commissioned in Q4 FY26, and the commercial sales of the battery storage have already commenced. This plant will position JSW Energy to meet domestic content requirements for BESS as and when mandated by the Government of India.
The management in a recent earnings conference call indicated that Energy storage, including BESS is fast becoming a mainstream infrastructure investment and JSW Energy is well ahead of the market in building this capability.
Additionally, the company's Blade manufacturing facility at Halol, scheduled for commissioning in the first half of FY27, would provide advantage to the company in terms of lower capital cost for wind projects due to savings in logistics cost and foreign exchange, thereby strengthening its vertical integration.
Financial Snapshot of JSW Energy
| (Rs m consolidated) |
FY24 |
FY25 |
FY26 |
| Net Sales |
1,14,859 |
1,17,454 |
1,89,011 |
| Operating Profit |
58,372 |
61,149 |
1,10,410 |
| Net Profit Margin |
15 |
16.9 |
14.6 |
| Profit After Tax |
17,247 |
19,829 |
27,624 |
Source: Equitymaster
Revenue for Q4 FY26 grew 39% YoY to Rs 48.51 bn, a trajectory firmly anchored in the robust expansion of its generation capacity.
Profit After Tax came in at Rs 5.74 bn, up 38% year-on-year.
According to management, the significant capacity additions the company has executed over the past several quarters are now clearly translating into higher generation volumes and stronger cash flows. They expect this momentum to build further through into FY27.
To know more, check the JSW Energy fact sheet and latest quarterly results.
Conclusion
BESS stocks offer investors exposure to one of the fastest-growing segments of the clean energy transition.
As renewable energy capacity expands, efficient energy storage will play a critical role in ensuring grid stability, improving power reliability, and enabling greater integration of solar and wind energy. Government policy support, declining battery costs, and rising investments in grid infrastructure further strengthen the sector's long-term outlook.
However, investors should focus on companies with proven execution capabilities, strong order books, technological expertise, and healthy financials. A diversified approach can help capture the sector's growth potential while managing the risks associated with an evolving industry.
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