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Time of India
24-06-2025
- Business
- Time of India
Battery storage TN closer to reality, as three firms bag tender for 1000MWh systems
Chennai: Tamil Nadu moved a step closer to achieving the storage of excess green power, as three companies won the tender floated by TN Green Energy Corporation Ltd (TNGECL) to set up a 1,000 MWh battery storage system in the state. NLC India Renewables Limited (NIRL), a wholly owned subsidiary of NLC India Limited (NLCIL), was awarded a 500 MWh battery energy storage system . Bondada Engineering Ltd won the bid to set up a 400 MWh battery system, while Oriana Power will set up a 100 MWh battery system. These companies can store 1 lakh million units of electricity to release it in two cycles when the power demand peaks. TNGECL MD Aneesh Sekhar said that the winning bidders should connect the fully developed battery systems to the grid in 18 months. NLC India Limited (NLCIL) said that their project involves the development of three standalone battery storage systems with a combined capacity of 250 MW / 500 MWh. These systems will be established at the 400/230/110 kV substations in Ottapidaram, Anuppankulam, and Kayathar, all located in the state. The battery energy storage systems will be implemented under the Build-Own-Operate (BOO) model and were awarded through a tariff-based competitive bidding process as part of the state component of the Viability Gap Funding (VGF) scheme. Tamil Nadu has an installed capacity of nearly 19,000 MW of wind and solar energy, making battery storage a viable option. TNPDCL officials said the battery storage system will help store excess renewable energy during off-peak hours and discharge when the power demand peaks. This will reduce grid instability, prevent blackouts, and enhance the efficiency of Tamil Nadu's clean energy network, said an official. TNPDCL will procure energy storage services from NIRL through a long-term Battery Energy Storage Purchase Agreement (BESPA) for a period of 12 years. NLC India Limited earlier commissioned an 8 MWh BESS integrated with a 20 MW solar project in the Andaman Islands. That project played a key role in reducing diesel consumption and improving power reliability in the region, the firm said.
Time of India
24-06-2025
- Business
- Time of India
Battery storage TN closer to reality, as three firms bag tender for 1000MWh systems
Chennai: Tamil Nadu moved a step closer to achieving the storage of excess green power, as three companies won the tender floated by TN Green Energy Corporation Ltd (TNGECL) to set up a 1,000 MWh battery storage system in the state. NLC India Renewables Limited (NIRL), a wholly owned subsidiary of NLC India Limited (NLCIL), was awarded a 500 MWh battery energy storage system . Bondada Engineering Ltd won the bid to set up a 400 MWh battery system, while Oriana Power will set up a 100 MWh battery system. These companies can store 1 lakh million units of electricity to release it in two cycles when the power demand peaks. TNGECL MD Aneesh Sekhar said that the winning bidders should connect the fully developed battery systems to the grid in 18 months. NLC India Limited (NLCIL) said that their project involves the development of three standalone battery storage systems with a combined capacity of 250 MW / 500 MWh. These systems will be established at the 400/230/110 kV substations in Ottapidaram, Anuppankulam, and Kayathar, all located in the state. The battery energy storage systems will be implemented under the Build-Own-Operate (BOO) model and were awarded through a tariff-based competitive bidding process as part of the state component of the Viability Gap Funding (VGF) scheme. Tamil Nadu has an installed capacity of nearly 19,000 MW of wind and solar energy, making battery storage a viable option. TNPDCL officials said the battery storage system will help store excess renewable energy during off-peak hours and discharge when the power demand peaks. This will reduce grid instability, prevent blackouts, and enhance the efficiency of Tamil Nadu's clean energy network, said an official. TNPDCL will procure energy storage services from NIRL through a long-term Battery Energy Storage Purchase Agreement (BESPA) for a period of 12 years. NLC India Limited earlier commissioned an 8 MWh BESS integrated with a 20 MW solar project in the Andaman Islands. That project played a key role in reducing diesel consumption and improving power reliability in the region, the firm said.
Time of India
23-06-2025
- Business
- Time of India
Battery storage TN closer to reality, as three firms bag tender for 1000MWh systems
Chennai: Tamil Nadu moved a step closer to achieving the storage of excess green power, as three companies won the tender floated by TN Green Energy Corporation Ltd (TNGECL) to set up a 1,000 MWh battery storage system in the state. NLC India Renewables Limited (NIRL), a wholly owned subsidiary of NLC India Limited (NLCIL), was awarded a 500 MWh battery energy storage system. Bondada Engineering Ltd won the bid to set up a 400 MWh battery system, while Oriana Power will set up a 100 MWh battery system. These companies can store 1 lakh million units of electricity to release it in two cycles when the power demand peaks. TNGECL MD Aneesh Sekhar said that the winning bidders should connect the fully developed battery systems to the grid in 18 months. NLC India Limited (NLCIL) said that their project involves the development of three standalone battery storage systems with a combined capacity of 250 MW / 500 MWh. These systems will be established at the 400/230/110 kV substations in Ottapidaram, Anuppankulam, and Kayathar, all located in the state. The battery energy storage systems will be implemented under the Build-Own-Operate (BOO) model and were awarded through a tariff-based competitive bidding process as part of the state component of the Viability Gap Funding (VGF) scheme. by Taboola by Taboola Sponsored Links Sponsored Links Promoted Links Promoted Links You May Like Sólo 1 vaso antes de acostarte y perderás hasta 10 kg en 1 mes NEWSCASA Undo T amil Nadu has an installed capacity of nearly 19,000 MW of wind and solar energy, making battery storage a viable option. TNPDCL officials said the battery storage system will help store excess renewable energy during off-peak hours and discharge when the power demand peaks. This will reduce grid instability, prevent blackouts, and enhance the efficiency of Tamil Nadu's clean energy network, said an official. TNPDCL will procure energy storage services from NIRL through a long-term Battery Energy Storage Purchase Agreement (BESPA) for a period of 12 years. NLC India Limited earlier commissioned an 8 MWh BESS integrated with a 20 MW solar project in the Andaman Islands. That project played a key role in reducing diesel consumption and improving power reliability in the region, the firm said.
New Indian Express
04-06-2025
- Business
- New Indian Express
12 firms file applications for small hydel projects, five under evaluation: TNGECL
CHENNAI: A couple of months after the Tamil Nadu Green Energy Corporation Limited (TNGECL) invited applications to develop Small Hydel Projects (SHPs) in the state, the agency has so far received 12 proposals from private developers, officials said. The capacities of each of these SHPs, which can be set up across canal systems, rivers and streams without having to build any structures for storing the water, can range from 100 kilowatts (KW) to 10 megawatts (MW), with each unit in an SHP not exceeding 5 MW. TNGECL managing director Dr Aneesh Sekhar told TNIE that the government is encouraging private participation in SHPs to boost renewable energy production. 'Of the 12 proposals, five are currently under evaluation. However, no project has been finalised yet. Approvals will be granted after detailed evaluation and site inspections,' he said. While TNGECL has not completed any SHPs so far, a 20 MW project is nearing completion in Namakkal district. 'Most of the work is over and the plant will begin power generation soon,' Sekhar added. Tamil Nadu had released a policy for SHP late last year. 'Based on the policy, we are now processing applications. Private firms with access to water sources can apply to set up these plants,' another senior official said. He said the firms can generate power for their own use (captive use), sell it to third parties within the state, or supply to distribution companies to help meet the Renewable Purchase Obligation (RPO) targets set by the Tamil Nadu Electricity Regulatory Commission (TNERC). While the RPO set for 2024-25 was 29%, Tamil Nadu managed only around 26 %. The state has an installed hydropower capacity of 2,321.90 MW, but SHPs have so far received limited focus. In contrast, neighbouring Karnataka is actively promoting such projects, the official added.
New Indian Express
10-05-2025
- Business
- New Indian Express
Tamil Nadu Green Energy Corporation to ramp up solar power to meet 50K MW target
CHENNAI: In a significant move towards a greener future, the Tamil Nadu Green Energy Corporation Limited (TNGECL) is planning to increase solar power generation and introduce Battery Energy Storage Systems (BESS) to meet its Renewable Purchase Obligation (RPO) by 2030. TNGECL Managing Director Aneesh Sekhar told TNIE that Tamil Nadu currently has an installed solar power capacity of nearly 10,000 megawatts (MW). 'We have enough land to add about 12,000 MW more. However, even that will not be sufficient. Our target is to reach at least 50,000 MW of solar power capacity by 2030,' he said. However, land acquisition has emerged as a major hurdle. 'For every 1 MW of solar power plant, nearly three acres of land is needed. Tamil Nadu has very little wasteland left, as most areas have been converted for housing, farming or industrial use,' Sekhar explained. He also pointed out the limitations of wind power, which is not available throughout the year.
