# Rs 50,000 Cr BESS Push Targets 37 GWh Storage Capacity

> India's ₹50,000 crore BESS scheme targets 37 GWh storage capacity through three key stocks.
- Title: Rs 50,000 Cr BESS Push Targets 37 GWh Storage Capacity
- Summary: India's ₹50,000 crore BESS scheme targets 37 GWh storage capacity through three key stocks. India's government approved ₹50,000 crore for 50 GWh battery…
- Keywords: bess, india, pace digitek, vikram solar, premier energies, green energy corridor, renewable energy, storage capacity, bess capacity, bess stocks, energy storage, solar energy
- Source: Financialexpress — https://financialexpress.com/market/stock-insights/rs-50000-cr-bess-push-3-stocks-targeting-37-gwh-of-indias-storage-boom/4353032
- Author: Madhvendra
- Published: 2026-10-04T00:00:00+00:00
- Read time: 2 min
- Topics: bess, india, pace digitek, vikram solar, premier energies, green energy corridor, renewable energy, storage capacity, bess capacity, bess stocks, energy storage, solar energy
## India's BESS Opportunity Expands
The government approved ₹50,000 crore for deploying 50 gigawatt-hours of Battery Energy Storage Systems under the Green Energy Corridor Phase-III scheme.
## BESS Critical for Renewable Grid Stability
BESS manages solar and wind intermittency, meets peak-hour demand, and supplies power during non-solar hours as renewable capacity expands.
## Pace Digitek Targets 10 GWh BESS Capacity
Pace Digitek operates a 5 GWh manufacturing capacity with plans to add another 5 GWh by Q3 FY27, reaching 10 GWh total.
## Pace Digitek's Container Manufacturing Strategy
Pace Digitek is investing ₹300 crore to build a container manufacturing facility that will produce 2,000 BESS containers annually.
## Pace Digitek's Financial Performance
Pace Digitek reported Q1FY27 revenue of ₹555 crore with 79.5% from energy business and 15.5% EBITDA margin.
## Vikram Solar Builds 15 GWh BESS Ecosystem
Vikram Solar aims to build a 15 GWh integrated cell manufacturing and assembly ecosystem by FY30 for BESS solutions.
## Vikram Solar's Manufacturing Timeline
Vikram Solar plans to commission a 7.5 GWh BESS assembly plant in March 2.027 and an LFP cell facility by Q4FY29.
## Vikram Solar's Financial Challenges
Vikram Solar reported Q1FY27 revenue of ₹1,563 crore with 8.1% EBITDA margin after raw material inflation and policy uncertainty.
## Premier Energies Targets 12 GWh BESS Capacity
Premier Energies is building 12 GWh BESS plants with 7 GW TOPCon solar cell facility expected to begin operations in September 2026.
## Premier Energies' Financial Strength
Premier Energies reported Q1FY27 revenue of ₹2,463 crore with 29% operating margins and ₹471.9 crore net profit.
## Three Companies Target 37 GWh BESS Capacity
Pace Digitek, Vikram Solar, and Premier Energies collectively target 37 GWh BESS capacity with ₹25,803 crore combined order books.
## BESS Capacity and Order Book Comparison
Pace Digitek has 10 GWh capacity and ₹10,803 crore order book, Vikram Solar 15 GWh and 7.9 GW order book, Premier Energies 12 GWh and ₹15,000 crore order book.
## Strong ROCE Drives Valuation
Premier Energies has higher return on capital employed and return on equity than Pace Digitek and Vikram Solar.
## BESS Opportunity Requires Execution
The government's ₹50,000 crore BESS scheme creates opportunity but requires effective conversion of planned capacity into commercial orders.
## Key takeaway

India's government approved ₹50,000 crore for 50 GWh battery storage systems, with Pace Digitek, Vikram Solar, and Premier Energies targeting 37 GWh combined capacity by FY33.