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Tata Power Company Ltd has signed a landmark agreement with NHPC to deploy a 30 MW/120 MWh Battery Energy Storage System (BESS) in Kerala, marking a major step toward grid modernization and renewable integration in the state.
Key highlights of the agreement:
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The BESS will provide four hours of energy backup, enhancing grid stability and supporting peak load management
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Tata Power will supply and install the system under a longterm purchase agreement, ensuring reliable energy storage for NHPC’s operations
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The project aligns with India’s national energy storage roadmap and Kerala’s push for clean energy resilience
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This marks Tata Power’s second major BESS deployment after its 120 MWh installation in Chhattisgarh, reinforcing its leadership in utilityscale storage
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The system will be crucial for balancing intermittent solar and wind power, reducing curtailment and improving dispatch efficiency
Sources: Financial Express, TataPower.com, Economic Times Energy, Business Standard, Moneycontrol, The Hindu BusinessLine, NHPC India
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