India, July 21 -- Tata Power Renewable Energy Limited (TPREL), a subsidiary of The Tata Power Co. Ltd, one of India's leading renewable energy players, has signed its first Battery Energy Storage Purchase Agreement (BESPA) with NHPC Ltd (NHPC).

The project, secured under NHPC's BESS Tranche-I tender through a competitive bidding route for Kerala State Electricity Board Ltd being the end user of the Battery Energy Storage System (BESS) asset, involves setting up a 30 MW / 120 MWh battery storage system at the 220 kV substation in Area code, Kerala.

The project will play a vital role in addressing peak power demand, enhancing grid flexibility, and enabling seamless integration of renewable energy in Kerala. It is part of NHPC's broader in...