ACME Solar has placed an order of 2 GWh of battery energy storage system (BESS) with leading global energy system supplier – Chuzhou Lishen New Energy Technology Co. Ltd.
In a release, ACME Solar said that the order was placed through POSCO International Corporation and China FAW Group Import and Export Co., Ltd.
Posco International is a global integrated business company based in Korea with Green Energy being one of its key business sector.
The order will be delivered in phases over next six to ten months and would be deployed across ACME Solar’s FDRE (Firm & Dispatchable Renewable Energy) and standalone BESS projects, scheduled for commissioning over the next 12 to18 months.
Over 5 GWh ordered
According to Nikhil Dhingra, CEO of ACME Solar, “With this latest order, ACME Solar’s cumulative BESS procurement surpasses 5 GWh, following a previous order of 3.1 GWh BESS placed in July 2025. This strategic purchase will ensure timely availability of BESS system, playing a key role in de-risking project commissioning timelines & accelerating overall project delivery.”
Legacy of 27 years
Lishen is China’s first lithium-ion battery R&D firm and manufacturer, with 27 years of business legacy and experience. The annual production capacity of 31GWh lithium-ion battery enables Lishen Battery’s share to lead in global hi-end lithium-ion battery market. China FAW Group Import and Export Co., Ltd. is the trading arm of China FAW Group, the country’s first automobile manufacturer and one of its largest state-owned automotive companies. The company manages global import and export operations, covering vehicles, parts, and related technologies.
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Featured photograph (source: Lishen) is for representation only