GRID-INDIA Wins Top Honour at ISGF Innovation Awards 2026
New Delhi: Grid Controller of India Limited (GRID-INDIA) has achieved a major milestone by winning the Diamond Level (1st) Prize at the India Smart Grid Forum (ISGF) Innovation Awards 2026.
The prestigious award was presented under the category “Most Innovative Renewable Energy Programs/Projects in India including Energy Storage Systems (ESS)”, recognising GRID-INDIA’s pioneering work in improving grid management and supporting renewable energy integration.
Award-Winning Project Enhancing India’s Power Grid
The recognition was given for the project titled “AGC Pilot Projects on BESS, Solar & PSP in the Indian Power System.”
The initiative focuses on integrating:
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Battery Energy Storage Systems (BESS)
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Solar power generation
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Pumped Storage Plants (PSP)
These technologies enable Automatic Generation Control (AGC), which helps maintain grid stability and flexibility as renewable energy capacity increases across India.
The project is seen as an important step toward strengthening the country’s power grid while supporting the shift toward clean and sustainable energy sources.
Award Received by Senior GRID-INDIA Officials
The award was received on behalf of Team GRID-INDIA by:
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S. Usha, Director (Market Operation)
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Manoj Kumar Agarwal, Executive Director at the National Load Despatch Centre
The ceremony took place in New Delhi on March 13, 2026.
Supporting India’s Clean Energy Transition
The award highlights GRID-INDIA’s efforts in modernizing grid operations and enabling the seamless integration of renewable energy resources into the national power system.
With increasing solar and renewable capacity in India, advanced technologies like energy storage systems and automated grid management are becoming critical for maintaining power reliability and stability.
GRID-INDIA’s innovative project demonstrates how smart grid technologies can help balance supply and demand while accelerating India’s transition toward a greener energy future.
About GRID-INDIA
Grid Controller of India Limited is responsible for real-time operation of the national power grid and ensuring reliable electricity transmission across the country. Through advanced grid management systems and renewable integration initiatives, the organisation plays a vital role in strengthening India’s energy infrastructure.
The recognition at the ISGF Innovation Awards 2026 further reinforces GRID-INDIA’s leadership in driving innovation in power system operations and renewable energy integration.