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Keralam and NTPC Plan 2,000-MWh Battery Storage at Kayamkulam
Keralam needs more electricity now and in the future.
Chief Minister V D Satheesan met with NTPC’s head to discuss ways to help.
They plan a large battery storage system at Kayamkulam.
Two smaller battery systems are also planned elsewhere in the state.
NTPC’s Sinnar project could supply Keralam with up to 300 megawatts of power.
The meeting also covered a solar project and a possible dedicated power plant.
NTPC offered to help the state electricity board improve its work and technology.
These steps are meant to support Keralam’s future power needs.
A 2,000-MWh battery energy storage system is planned at Kayamkulam, with an MoU to be signed by KSEB, NTPC and NTPC Green Energy Limited.
Two additional 80-MWh storage projects at Pothencode and Sreekantapuram are expected to be commissioned by March 2027.
NTPC’s Sinnar project in Maharashtra will provide up to 300 MW to Keralam at Rs 5.18 per unit.
The meeting also discussed expediting a 27-MW NTPC solar project at Kayamkulam and seeking a dedicated power plant for Keralam.
NTPC said it was willing to sign a power purchase agreement for supply from Ramagundam and share technical expertise with KSEB.
- Who
- Keralam Chief Minister V D Satheesan, NTPC CMD Gurdeep Singh, KSEB, NTPC and NTPC Green Energy Limited.
- What
- Plans and decisions on battery storage, electricity supply, solar power, a dedicated power plant and technical support.
- Where
- The meeting was in Delhi; proposed projects are in Kayamkulam, Pothencode and Sreekantapuram, with supply also discussed from Maharashtra and Ramagundam.
- When
- The meeting took place in Delhi a day before Satheesan’s Wednesday announcement; two storage projects are to be commissioned by March 2027.
- Why
- To address Keralam’s power crisis, growing electricity demand and future energy requirements.
State’s energy needs
NTPC proposals and commitments
Long-term dedicated power plant
State’s energy needs
Satheesan requested that NTPC set up a dedicated power plant for Keralam, citing the state’s long-term energy requirement.
NTPC proposals and commitments
NTPC’s response to that request is not specified in the article; it separately expressed willingness to sign an agreement for supply from Ramagundam.
Additional power supply
State’s energy needs
Keralam is seeking solutions to its power crisis and growing electricity needs.
NTPC proposals and commitments
NTPC identified potential supply of up to 300 MW from Sinnar at Rs 5.18 per unit and offered a possible power purchase agreement for supply from Ramagundam.
Key facts
- Kayamkulam storage plan
- 2,000 MWh battery energy storage system; an MoU is to be signed by KSEB, NTPC and NTPC Green Energy Limited.
- Other storage projects
- Two 80-MWh systems at Pothencode and Sreekantapuram, due for commissioning by March 2027.
- Sinnar power supply
- Up to 300 MW at Rs 5.18 per unit from NTPC’s Sinnar project in Maharashtra.
- Solar project
- NTPC’s 27-MW Kayamkulam solar project; further implementation steps are to be expedited.
- Ramagundam supply
- NTPC expressed willingness to sign a power purchase agreement for required power from the Ramagundam power plant.
- KSEB support
- NTPC professional and technical expertise will be made available to strengthen management, operations and power-management systems.
Quotes
V D Satheesan
Chief Minister of Keralam
“Renewable energy, energy storage, additional power availability and long-term power security are crucial steps to further strengthen Keralam's future energy needs.”
deccanchronicle.com
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