Mumbai, Dec. 31 -- The project entails the selection of battery energy storage developers for setting up a cumulative capacity of 2,000 MWh, structured as 1,000 MW with a two-hour storage duration, for on-demand usage. The project will be implemented under the build-own-operate (BOO) model and is supported by Viability Gap Funding through the Power System Development Fund.

As part of the mandate, PowerGrid will set up a 150 MW/300 MWh standalone battery energy storage system at the 400/220 kV substation at Kalikiri in Chittoor district, Andhra Pradesh. The facility will be located at a selected APTRANSCO substation and is aimed at enhancing grid flexibility and reliability.

The letter of award was received by PowerGrid on 29 December 20...