Karnataka plans storage systems for efficient use of renewable energy
To address this concern and to ensure better use of the RE produced in the state, the Karnataka Renewable Energy Development Limited (KREDL) has planned a number of solar power projects which are integrated with the Battery Energy Storage System (BESS).
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The Hindu
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- The Hindu
KREDL floats tender for BESS in Pavagada Solar Park
The Karnataka Renewable Energy Development Limited (KREDL) is planning to set up a Battery Energy Storage System (BESS) of 250 megawatt (MW)/1100 MwH capacity along with a solar photovoltaic project of 250 MW capacity in Ryapte in Tumakuru district in the vicinity of Pavagada Solar Park. This is the first BESS being set up in the solar park spread over 13,000 acres. It is being set up to supply peak power and optimise grid utilisation. This new project will come up in 1,000 acres in Annadanapura and Reddivarahalli villages in Tumakuru. KREDL, which has called for the tender, will provide the land on lease to the developer for setting up the plant. The entire project will be developed under Tariff-Based Competitive Bidding on Build-Own-Operate (BOO) basis. 'The BESS is being set up as we want to utilise the energy generated during solar hours in non-solar hours and thereby optimise grid utilisation,' said Gaurav Gupta, Additional Chief Secretary, Energy Department. He further said that BESS, which is fairly a new concept, is being set up in different capacities at different projects. The developer will also need to set up a transmission network with the primary objective of supplying Solar and BESS power to electricity supply companies (escoms). The projects need to be designed for interconnection with the Karnataka Solar Power Development Corporation Limited (KSPDCL) 220 kV lines. 'The BESS needs to be utilised for storing the energy generation from Solar PV during the grid constraint period, which may occur anytime during the solar generation hours, and it is mostly expected between the time blocks of 8:00 am and 4:00 pm on a daily basis. Further, the grid constraint period would differ on a month-to-month basis or seasonally (not necessarily between 8 a.m. and 4 p.m. on daily basis),' the tender document specifies. The energy generated from the solar project which would not be evacuated from the plant on account of grid constraint (partial or full) shall be stored into the BESS. During partial evacuation of energy, it shall be injected into both the grid and the BESS parallely. In a year, at least 80% of gross generation of the solar plant should be stored in the BESS. Earlier this year, Energy Minister K.J. George had said that while work is on to increase the generation capacity of the Pavagada Solar Park by another 2,000 MW, BESS of around 2,000 MW also will be set up for proper utilisation of solar power.
Deccan Herald
2 days ago
- Deccan Herald
Karnataka plans storage systems for efficient use of renewable energy
To address this concern and to ensure better use of the RE produced in the state, the Karnataka Renewable Energy Development Limited (KREDL) has planned a number of solar power projects which are integrated with the Battery Energy Storage System (BESS).
The Hindu
2 days ago
- The Hindu
NIRL, renewable energy arm of NLCIL and Mahapreit sign agreement to collaborate on green energy projects
In a move towards accelerating India's renewable energy goals, NLC India Renewables Limited (NIRL), a wholly-owned subsidiary of NLC India Limited (NLCIL), has signed a joint venture agreement with Mahatma Phule Renewable Energy and Infrastructure Technology Limited (MAHAPREIT). The JV agreement was signed in the presence of Vikram Dev Dutt, Secretary, Ministry of Coal, Prasanna Kumar Motupalli, Chairman-cum-Managing Director of NLCIL and Bipin Shirmali, Managing Director of Mahapreit. According to NLCIL, this collaboration marks a major milestone in NIRL's strategic expansion and foray into the State of Maharashtra's thriving renewable energy sector. The Joint Venture Company (JVC) to be formed under this agreement will be instrumental in developing up to 2,000 MW of renewable energy projects, including solar, wind, hybrid, floating solar, Battery Energy Storage System, pumped storage and solar parks, with an initial focus on 500 MW in phase I, eventually scaling to 5,000 MW in the State. The Joint Venture company will have an equity structure of 74% held by NIRL and 26% by Mahapreit. Under the terms of agreement, Mahapreit will facilitate in identification and allotment of land for the projects in addition to development of Power Evacuation System in the grid. NIRL, on the other hand, will help in preparing the detailed project reports, arranging finance and developing renewable energy projects. The JVC will undertake power sales through competitive and regulated routes under the Electricity Act, targeting a mix of DISCOMs, government entities and commercial and industrial consumers. According to Mr. Dutt, the signing of this JV agreement between NIRL and Mahapreit is a demonstration of the Union government's commitment to fostering collaborative partnerships that accelerate the country's transition to green energy. Maharashtra's immense renewable energy potential, coupled with NIRL's proven track expertise will serve as a catalyst for sustainable growth and energy security. 'The coal sector is actively supporting the decarbonisation journey, and such partnerships embody the synergy needed to achieve our national targets for renewable energy deployment and climate resilience,' he said.
