Mumbai, April 7 -- Tata Power Company has received approval from the Maharashtra Electricity Regulatory Commission (MERC) to install a 100 MW Battery Energy Storage System (BESS) in Mumbai over the next two years.

The cutting-edge BESS, equipped with advanced 'black start' functionality, will enable a swift recovery of power supply to critical infrastructure, including the metro, hospitals, Airport, and Data Centers, in case of grid disturbances. This will prevent large-scale blackouts and enhance Mumbai's power network resilience. Additionally, the system's sophisticated technology will optimize reactive power management, improving peak demand efficiency and strengthening the city's power infrastructure.

With high ramp-rate capability,...