18-06-2025
16 power substations to get battery energy storage system
Patna: Power cuts in at least 16 cities of Bihar will be a thing of past soon.
The state electricity department has planned to supply power through a battery energy storage system that will maintain supply for four hours like a home inverter from 16 substations in case of any fault.
The Union ministry of new and renewable energy has approved a battery energy storage system project of 500MWh capacity in Bihar. This project will be operated under 'Viability Gap Funding' (VGF) scheme under the state plan. The Centre has approved a total VGF amount of Rs 135 crore for this project at a rate of Rs 27 lakh per MWh or 30% of the total cost capital, whichever is less.
State energy minister Bijendra Prasad Yadav termed it a "historic step" towards creating a flexible, sustainable and consumer-friendly power infrastructure.
"Bihar is steadily progressing towards energy self-reliance under the leadership of CM Nitish Kumar. This project will be a milestone in our pursuit of technological innovation and environmental stewardship," he said.
These battery systems of 125MW capacity will be installed in the grid substations of 16 cities to supply about 500MW of electricity for four hours, in case of power supply disruption from the plant or grid.
The project will be completed by Bihar State Power Generation Company Limited. Batteries of 5 to 20MW capacity will be installed at each grid substation in Muzaffarpur, Motihari, Bettiah, Bhagalpur, Sitamarhi, Fatuha, Mushahari, Udakishunganj, Jamui, Asthawan (Nalanda), Jehanabad, Rafiganj, Sheohar, Siwan, Kishanganj and Banka.
So far, tenders have been finalised for six grid substations. The process is going on for the remaining places.
It is believed that this project will not only ensure uninterrupted quality power supply, but will also help in balancing the difference in demand and supply during peak hours.
Maharashtra-based energy solutions firm Prostram has received a Letter of Intent from Bihar State Power Transmission Company Limited.
Patna: Power cuts in at least 16 cities of Bihar will be a thing of past soon.
The state electricity department has planned to supply power through a battery energy storage system that will maintain supply for four hours like a home inverter from 16 substations in case of any fault.
The Union ministry of new and renewable energy has approved a battery energy storage system project of 500MWh capacity in Bihar. This project will be operated under 'Viability Gap Funding' (VGF) scheme under the state plan. The Centre has approved a total VGF amount of Rs 135 crore for this project at a rate of Rs 27 lakh per MWh or 30% of the total cost capital, whichever is less.
State energy minister Bijendra Prasad Yadav termed it a "historic step" towards creating a flexible, sustainable and consumer-friendly power infrastructure.
"Bihar is steadily progressing towards energy self-reliance under the leadership of CM Nitish Kumar. This project will be a milestone in our pursuit of technological innovation and environmental stewardship," he said.
These battery systems of 125MW capacity will be installed in the grid substations of 16 cities to supply about 500MW of electricity for four hours, in case of power supply disruption from the plant or grid.
The project will be completed by Bihar State Power Generation Company Limited. Batteries of 5 to 20MW capacity will be installed at each grid substation in Muzaffarpur, Motihari, Bettiah, Bhagalpur, Sitamarhi, Fatuha, Mushahari, Udakishunganj, Jamui, Asthawan (Nalanda), Jehanabad, Rafiganj, Sheohar, Siwan, Kishanganj and Banka.
So far, tenders have been finalised for six grid substations. The process is going on for the remaining places.
It is believed that this project will not only ensure uninterrupted quality power supply, but will also help in balancing the difference in demand and supply during peak hours.
Maharashtra-based energy solutions firm Prostram has received a Letter of Intent from Bihar State Power Transmission Company Limited.
