Godawari New Energy’s 20 GWh BESS project at AURIC receives SEAC-3 clearance after Rs 501 crore capex deployment.
CHHATRAPATI SAMBHAJINAGAR (India CSR®): Godawari Power & Ispat Limited’s wholly owned subsidiary, Godawari New Energy Private Limited, has received environmental clearance from Maharashtra’s State Expert Appraisal Committee-3 (SEAC-3) for an industrial building linked to its proposed 20 GWh Battery Energy Storage System (BESS) facility at the AURIC Bidkin Industrial Area in Chhatrapati Sambhajinagar.
The clearance, received on October 5, 2026, marks a regulatory step for the company’s planned battery storage manufacturing project in Maharashtra. Godawari Power & Ispat, which has traditionally operated in steel and related businesses, has been expanding its investments in clean energy and energy storage.
Rs 501 Crore Capex
According to the information disclosed by the company, Godawari Power had incurred around Rs 501 crore in capital expenditure on the BESS project as of June 30, 2026.
The company also subscribed to Rs 150 crore worth of equity shares of Godawari New Energy on a rights basis on July 3, taking its total investment in the subsidiary to Rs 600 crore.
The proposed facility is part of the group’s broader plan to build capabilities in battery energy storage, an area gaining importance as renewable energy capacity expands and power systems require greater flexibility to manage variations in solar and wind generation.
20 GWh Facility
The greenfield BESS facility is being developed at the AURIC Bidkin Industrial Area, part of the industrial development zone in Maharashtra.
The planned annual capacity of 20 GWh places the project among the company’s major clean energy investments.
Battery energy storage systems can store electricity and release it when required, helping power networks manage peak demand, renewable energy intermittency and grid stability.
The source material indicates that the company is targeting commercial operations in Q1FY28, although project commissioning will remain subject to construction progress, equipment installation, supply-chain readiness and other approvals.
Clean Energy Expansion
Godawari Power has also created a separate subsidiary, Godawari Energy Solutions Private Limited, approved on October 1, 2026, to undertake engineering, procurement and construction (EPC) and operations and maintenance activities related to clean energy projects.
The new entity is expected to support project execution within the group’s expanding clean energy portfolio.
This structure could allow the company to manage more stages of project development internally, from equipment integration to installation and maintenance.
Maharashtra Investments
Alongside the BESS project, Godawari Power has also received an offer for 31.45 acres of industrial land at AURIC for a downstream Cold Rolling Mill project.
The proximity of multiple industrial projects could allow the company to consolidate parts of its manufacturing operations in the Maharashtra industrial corridor.
However, the BESS and Cold Rolling Mill projects remain separate investments with different operational purposes.
Financial Position
For Q1FY27, Godawari Power reported consolidated revenue of Rs 1,750.47 crore and consolidated net profit of Rs 222.37 crore, according to the financial information cited in the source material.
The company’s planned battery storage expansion represents a diversification beyond its traditional steel and mineral-linked businesses.
The long-term outcome of the project will depend on project execution, technology sourcing, demand for energy storage, raw material and component availability, and the pace of grid-scale battery deployment in India.
Sustainability Relevance
Energy storage is increasingly linked to India’s renewable energy transition because batteries can help integrate variable renewable power into the electricity system.
For ESG and sustainability stakeholders, the project’s significance will depend not only on installed manufacturing capacity but also on sourcing practices, energy use, recycling, lifecycle management and measurable contribution to renewable energy integration.
Further disclosures on total project cost, environmental safeguards, technology sourcing, employment generation, commissioning milestones and expected annual production would provide a clearer assessment of the project’s economic and sustainability impact.
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