ACME Solar Clarifies Reports on Pokhran BESS Facility Fire – Incident Limited to 4 PCS Units

Gurugram, July 17, 2026: ACME Solar Holdings Limited today issued a clarification regarding circulating news reports and social media claims about damage to its Battery Energy Storage System (BESS) facility in Pokhran, Rajasthan.

In an official media statement, the company stated that the reports claiming damage to 13 BESS containers are grossly incorrect.

Key Facts as per Company Statement:

• Only four Power Conversion Systems (PCS) were affected due to a localized fire caused by an IGBT/short circuit incident.

• No damage occurred to any of the BESS containers at the facility.

• The fire was quickly brought under control by the company’s in-house fire safety team following established safety protocols.

• The total estimated revenue loss is not material and stands at approximately ₹20 lakh.

• The affected equipment is being restored using available spares, and restoration is expected to be completed within a week.

ACME Solar emphasised that it remains committed to timely and transparent disclosure of all material information to its stakeholders. The company urged investors and the public not to rely on unverified reports circulating on social media or other platforms and to refer only to official communications made through stock exchanges.

The company has a strong focus on safety and operational excellence across its renewable energy projects.