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Sumitomo Invests in 500MW Solar-Wind-Storage Hybrid Project in India
Japanese trading company Sumitomo has acquired a 49% stake in a 500MW solar and wind power project combined with a 200MWh battery energy storage system in Karnataka, India. Developed by Hero Future Energies, the hybrid renewable energy park aims to provide round-the-clock electricity primarily to SJVN Limited under a 25-year PPA, with commercial operations expected by March 2027.
SolTraCo market update · · 3 min readProject Overview and Location
Sumitomo has invested in a utility-scale renewable energy park in the south-western Indian state of Karnataka. The project, developed by Indian independent power producer Hero Future Energies, will combine 500MW of solar PV and wind power with a 200MWh battery energy storage system.
The hybrid project is in an advanced stage and aims to provide round-the-clock electricity primarily to the government-owned utility SJVN Limited through a 25-year power purchase agreement.
Ownership and Commercial Operation
Sumitomo will acquire a 49% stake in Clean Solar Power (Baniyana), the company undertaking the hybrid renewable energy project, while the remaining share will be owned by a subsidiary of Hero Future Energies.
The commercial operation date for the project is planned for March 2027.
Market and Strategic Significance
Surplus electricity generated by the project will be sold on the power exchange market. Sumitomo views this partnership as a way to strengthen its renewable energy business platform in India and pursue new opportunities supporting stable renewable energy supply.
Hybrid renewables-plus-storage projects are increasingly popular in India, linked to new procurement mechanisms such as firm and dispatchable renewable energy, round-the-clock, and peak-power supply tenders.
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