“Uttar Pradesh’s Solar Energy Policy 2022 has made it clear that clean energy is central to the state’s development goals,” added Sharma, referring to a project implemented by the state government three years ago to reach 22GW of operational capacity by 2027. “Through progressive banking provisions and waivers on electricity duty, transmission and wheeling charges, the state has given IPPs like Sunsure the confidence to invest in large-scale and now storage-backed solutions that deliver cost-competitive power, while enabling industries to transition to green power and reduce their environmental impact,” continued Sharma. While the Jhansi facility is a standalone solar project, Sharma noted that Sunsure has sought to expand its battery energy storage system (BESS) offerings in the state. He said that the company is “breaking new ground” on a 125MW/500MWh BESS project in the state, following the Central Electricity Authority’s recommendation in February to pair solar with BESS in all future tenders. The news follows Sunsure’s investment into a 450MW project in the state of Rajasthan, completed in January, and both project announcements will contribute to the company’s goal of expanding its operational capacity to 5GW by 2028.