Archive · 29 Nov 2025
Telangana Plans 375 MW Battery Storage Systems
Telangana is setting up big battery systems to store energy.
These batteries will help make the power grid stronger and more reliable.
The state is putting these batteries at important places like Maheswaram and Choutuppal.
This will help use more solar power and make the grid work better.
The government is also giving land at low prices to make this happen faster.
Even the coal mining company in Telangana is planning to use these batteries to make their work more efficient and reduce the use of fossil fuels.
Telangana to set up 375 MW and 1,500 MWh battery energy storage systems (BESS).
Installations at key substations like Maheswaram and Choutuppal, each with 187.5 MW and 750 MWh capacity.
Government providing land at concessional lease rates to accelerate the project.
Aims to improve grid stability and integrate renewable energy, aligning with Telangana's 4.8 GW renewable energy portfolio.
Using lithium-ion batteries and exploring next-gen solid-state batteries to address renewable energy intermittency.
- Who
- Telangana Power Generation Corporation (TGGenco) and Singareni Collieries Company Limited (SCCL)
- What
- Setting up 375 MW battery energy storage systems (BESS)
- When
- Tenders called for, specific timeline not mentioned
- Where
- Telangana, India, at key substations like Maheswaram and Choutuppal
- Why
- To improve grid stability, efficiency, and support renewable energy integration
- Total Capacity
- 375 MW and 1,500 MWh
- Locations
- Maheswaram and Choutuppal substations
- Capacity per Location
- 187.5 MW and 750 MWh each
- Land Lease
- Concessional rates provided by government
- Renewable Energy Capacity
- 4.8 GW installed, 20 GW solar potential
- Battery Technology
- Lithium-ion and next-gen solid-state batteries
- SCCL Initiative
- Planning own BESS installations for efficiency and backup
