Coal India Limited (CIL) has received a Letter of Award (LoA) from GRIDCO Limited for developing 80 MW (320 MWh) of Battery Energy Storage System (BESS) capacity in Odisha, marking its entry into grid-scale energy storage. The project involves setting up BESS facilities across two clusters under a build-own-operate model. The first cluster, covering Padampur…
Andhra Pradesh is planning large-scale deployment of Battery Energy Storage Systems (BESS) to improve power reliability and support integration of renewable energy. The programme targets a total capacity of 3,000 MWh in phases, with 1,000 MWh planned for completion by January 2027. Tenders are expected to be issued shortly, with participation from private developers. The…
IndiGrid Infrastructure Trust has completed the acquisition of Gujarat Battery Energy Storage System (BESS) Private Limited from British International Investment PLC (BII) and Norfund, which invested through its vehicle KNI India AS. The transaction was executed at an enterprise value of approximately Rs 573 crore, subject to closing adjustments under the definitive agreements. The project…
Schneider Electric has entered into a partnership with TP Western Odisha Distribution Ltd (TPWODL), a Tata Power group company, to upgrade and digitize electricity distribution infrastructure across Western Odisha. Under the agreement, Schneider Electric has equipped 75 substations with its EcoStruxure™ Grid architecture, giving operators end-to-end visibility and automated control across the distribution network. TPWODL…
Bajel Projects Limited has entered into a collaboration agreement with the National Investment and Infrastructure Fund (NIIF) and NIIF’s subsidiary AnantGrid Private Limited to jointly bid for and develop power transmission projects in India. The agreement establishes a framework for the three entities to identify, evaluate and pursue selected transmission projects of mutual interest. For…
Grid Controller of India Limited (GRID-INDIA) has released a detailed discussion paper on “Grid-Forming Technology and Possible Applications in the Indian Power System,” prepared by the National Load Despatch Centre (NLDC). The document reviews grid-forming (GFM) inverter technology, compares it with the currently used grid-following (GFL) systems, and invites stakeholder comments until 28 February 2026….
StarCharge has entered into an agreement with Prozeal Green Energy Limited to supply 1 gigawatt-hour (GWh) of battery energy storage systems (BESS) for deployment across multiple locations in India. As part of the agreement, StarCharge will provide its 5 megawatt-hour (MWh) container-based energy storage units. These systems are intended to improve grid stability and support…
The Ministry of Power has approved a Viability Gap Funding (VGF) scheme to support 30 GWh of Battery Energy Storage Systems (BESS) across India. Funded by the Power System Development Fund (PSDF), the scheme allocates Rs 5400 crore to help stabilise the grid and integrate renewable power. The VGF scheme will support BESS rollout in…
Flexible AC transmission system (FACTS) devices use power electronics to dynamically control voltage, impedance and phase angle in AC networks. They improve stability, boost transfer capacity, and enhance power quality in heavily loaded grids and those with high renewable penetration. Traditional transmission systems are rigid and slow to respond. FACTS devices solve this by adding…
Energie Baden-Württemberg (EnBW) has announced plans to develop a 100MW/100MWh battery storage facility at its Marbach power plant site in Germany, for enhancing grid stability in southern Germany rather than direct household power supply. Construction is scheduled to start next year, with the facility expected to be operational by the end of 2025. The project…