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RECPDCL floats tender for power evacuation from hydro PSPs

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REC Power Development and Consultancy (RECPDCL), a subsidiary of REC Limited, has issued a tender to select a transmission service provider for establishing an inter-state transmission system (ISTS) as part of a network expansion program in the western region.  The project will support pumped hydro storage projects (PSP) near Talegaon, Pune, Maharashtra, through a tariff-based competitive bidding process. The bid submission deadline is December 20, 2024. The project aims to evacuate 1.5 GW of power…

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Torrent Power secures 2,000 MW energy storage order from MSEDCL

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Torrent Power has received a Letter of Award (LoA) from Maharashtra State Electricity Distribution (MSEDCL) for 2,000 MW of energy storage capacity from its InSTS-connected pumped hydro storage plant in Maharashtra. This includes an additional 500 MW capacity, following the 1,500 MW awarded on 17 September 2024. The energy storage facility will allow scheduled discharge of up to eight hours, with a maximum of five continuous hours per day. MSEDCL will provide the input energy…

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4. Energy Storage: Powering the Future of Balance

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Imagine a world where energy is always available when needed, regardless of the time of day or the whims of nature. Energy storage is a big part of making that dream a reality. But what exactly is energy storage, and why is it so crucial? Let’s break it down. Types of Energy Storage When we talk about energy storage, it is easy to think of batteries first, but there is so much more going on….