Tata Power's Subsidiary Secures 30 MW Battery Energy Storage Project in Kerala

Strategic Insights -

Tata Power's renewable energy arm, Tata Power Renewable Energy (TPREL), has signed a significant Battery Energy Storage Purchase Agreement (BESPA) with NHPC for a 30 MW battery storage system in Kerala. The project, which will play a vital role in addressing peak power demand and enhancing grid flexibility, is part of NHPC's broader initiative to develop 125 MW of standalone battery storage capacity in Kerala. The project will support India's goal of achieving 500 GW of non-fossil fuel capacity by 2030 and will operate under a 12-year BESPA.

Key Takeaways:

  • The 30 MW battery storage system in Kerala will be set up at a 220 kV substation and will involve a total capacity of 120 MWh.
  • The project is part of NHPC's initiative to develop 125 MW of standalone battery storage capacity in Kerala, supported by Viability Gap Funding.
  • The initiative is aligned with the Government of India's goal of achieving 500 GW of non-fossil fuel capacity by 2030.
  • The project will be implemented under Ministry of Power guidelines and will operate under a 12-year BESPA with commissioning slated within 15 months.
  • TPREL's total renewable capacity now stands at around 10.9 GW, including 5.6 GW of operational projects and 5.3 GW under development.
  • The project marks TPREL's first win in the standalone BESS segment and reinforces its commitment to delivering cutting-edge, dispatchable, and sustainable energy solutions.

Statistics:

  • 30 MW: capacity of the battery storage system
  • 120 MWh: total capacity of the battery storage system
  • 12 years: duration of the Battery Energy Storage Purchase Agreement (BESPA)
  • 15 months: timeline for commissioning the project
  • 125 MW: total capacity of NHPC's standalone battery storage capacity in Kerala
  • 500 GW: target capacity of non-fossil fuel capacity by 2030
  • 10.9 GW: TPREL's total renewable capacity, including 5.6 GW of operational projects and 5.3 GW under development

Sources:

  • "Tata Power's Subsidiary Secures 30 MW Battery Energy Storage Project in Kerala" (Contify)
  • "NHPC and Tata Power renewable energy arm sign battery energy storage pact for Kerala" (The Economic Times)