New Delhi: NTPC Limited has announced the commercial operation of the first Battery Energy Storage System (BESS) project implemented by its wholly owned subsidiary, NTPC Vidyut Vyapar Nigam Limited (NVVN).

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According to a regulatory disclosure filed with the stock exchanges on October 29, the battery energy storage project, with a capacity of 250 MW/500 MWh, was declared commercially operational with effect from 00:00 hours on October 27, 2026. Power scheduling for the project commenced on October 28, 2026.

NVVN is implementing the project in its capacity as the Battery Energy Storage Implementing Agency (BIA). The commissioning of the project marks a significant development in NTPC's efforts to expand its energy storage infrastructure.

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Battery Energy Storage Systems play an important role in supporting power system flexibility by storing electricity and making it available when required. Such systems can help manage fluctuations in electricity supply and demand and support the integration of renewable energy into the power grid.

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