Tata Power has been approved by Maharashtra Electricity Regulatory Commission (MERC) to set up a 100 MW Battery Energy Storage System (BESS) in Mumbai. The firm reported this on Monday when filing with the regulators. The project will enhance the energy robustness as well as facilitate prime infrastructure for the city's operations in the case of grid failure.
Project Scope and Locations
The approved Battery Energy Storage System will be installed at ten strategically located places in Mumbai in two years' time. Tata Power ensured that the sites have been selected to serve critical services and maximize energy requirements. Installation is part of a master plan to build the city's power infrastructure and ensure uninterrupted supply during emergencies.
Advanced Features and Monitoring
The BESS will also provide 'black start' capability to restore critical services such as hospitals, metro rail, airports, and data centers at the same time when the grid fails. Tata Power will operate the system from its centralized Power System Control Centre (PSCC) near major load centers. This will allow real-time monitoring and improve the responsiveness of Mumbai's power grid.
Grid Stability During Peak Demand
The addition of the 100 MW BESS is anticipated to ease the load on the power grid in Mumbai during peak demand periods. Charging during off-peak periods and shedding during peak usage, the system will offer better supply and demand matching. This is just one aspect of the city's larger vision for increased energy efficiency and sustainability.
Tata Power's Broader Energy Vision
As one of India's leading integrated power players, Tata Power boasts a portfolio of generation capacity at 15.60 GW that is diverse. The new BESS project is an expression of the company's focus on integrating state-of-the-art technology as part of its infrastructure. It is an expression of the visionary long-term approach of Tata Power to enable grid modernization, resilience, and cleaner energy solutions.
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