Pace Digitek Awarded Delhi Battery Storage Contract
Pace Digitek has secured a battery energy storage system (BESS) project in Delhi for grid energy storage purposes, as reported by Kalkine India on 9 October 2026. No project value, capacity figure or timeline was disclosed in the available reporting.
| Detail | Information |
|---|---|
| Project | Delhi BESS Project for Grid Energy Storage |
| Contractor | Pace Digitek |
| Location | Delhi |
| Project Value | Not disclosed |
| Stage | Contract secured |
Context Within India's Power Storage Landscape
The Delhi BESS award sits within a broader acceleration of battery and pumped-storage activity in India. Projects India's power sector overview shows that energy storage — both electrochemical and hydro-based — is attracting significant capital commitments across multiple states. A recent comparable development saw GEON commission a 10 MW/20 MWh battery storage project in Rajasthan, illustrating the pace at which grid-scale storage projects are reaching completion nationally.
Hydel and Pumped Storage Pipeline: Scale and Geography
Projects India tracks 2,127 projects in the Hydel Based Power sub-sector, with three added in the last 90 days. The pipeline is heavily concentrated in a handful of states: Himachal Pradesh leads with 437 tracked projects, followed by Arunachal Pradesh (415), Uttarakhand (259), Maharashtra (182), Jharkhand (98) and Madhya Pradesh (76).
Among recently tracked projects in the sub-sector, pumped storage schemes are particularly active. These include a Rs 7,457.68 crore pumped storage project in Sonbhadra, Uttar Pradesh promoted by Jhariya Ananturja Private Limited; a Rs 5,800 crore pumped hydropower storage project in Sirohi, Rajasthan by Avaada Group; and a Rs 2,470 crore off-stream pumped storage project in Raigad, Maharashtra by Tata Power, which has reached the Construction Started stage. A Rs 7,048 crore hydroelectric project in Pune promoted by Adani Renewable Energy Fifty Two Limited is currently under approvals.
Suppliers and contractors seeking early visibility into hydel-based power projects in India will find the pipeline distributed across geographically diverse regions, with Himachal Pradesh and Arunachal Pradesh together accounting for roughly 40 per cent of all tracked projects.
Stage Breakdown: Where the Opportunities Sit
Of the 2,127 tracked projects in this sub-sector, the largest cohort — 1,069 projects — is currently under approvals, representing a substantial future construction opportunity. A further 264 projects have reached the Construction Started stage, while 208 are in planning. Approvals Received projects number 70, and 142 are on hold. Some 247 projects are recorded as completed.
The concentration at the approvals stage means that equipment suppliers, civil contractors and balance-of-plant providers face a significant forward book of potential work, contingent on regulatory clearances. Projects moving from approvals into construction in the coming periods will generate procurement and tendering activity across civil, electromechanical and transmission scopes.
What this means for suppliers and contractors
The Pace Digitek Delhi BESS award signals continued demand for grid-scale battery storage alongside the dominant hydel and pumped storage pipeline. For suppliers, the geography of tracked hydel projects points to sustained activity in Himachal Pradesh, Arunachal Pradesh and Uttarakhand, where combined project counts exceed 1,100. Maharashtra is also notable, with 182 tracked projects and multiple schemes at both the approvals and construction stages.
Contractors focused on civil and electromechanical scopes should note that 264 projects are already in construction, providing near-term opportunity, while the 1,069 projects under approvals represent a medium-term pipeline to monitor closely. Equipment makers supplying turbines, generators, transformers and ancillary systems will find activity spread across northern hill states and increasingly in central and western India.
With no open India tenders currently recorded in Power Projects on the Projects India platform, active monitoring of project-stage transitions — particularly from Approvals Received to Construction Started — will be critical for early positioning. The full tracked project list is accessible at Projects India's all-projects directory.
Frequently asked questions
What is the Pace Digitek Delhi BESS project?
Pace Digitek has secured a battery energy storage system project in Delhi for grid energy storage purposes, as reported by Kalkine India on 9 October 2026. No project value, capacity or timeline details were available in the published reporting.
How many hydel power projects are tracked in India?
Projects India tracks 2,127 projects in the Hydel Based Power sub-sector. Of these, 1,069 are under approvals, 264 are under construction, 208 are in planning, 70 have received approvals, 142 are on hold and 247 are completed.
Which states have the most hydel power projects in India?
Himachal Pradesh leads with 437 tracked hydel projects, followed by Arunachal Pradesh with 415, Uttarakhand with 259, Maharashtra with 182, Jharkhand with 98 and Madhya Pradesh with 76, according to Projects India data.
