The Economic Times

NTPC installs 5 GWh battery storage at coal plants in Rs 5,000 crore push to cut renewable curtailment

NTPC is installing 5 gigawatt-hours of battery storage at its coal power plants. This initiative aims to reduce renewable energy that goes unused. The investment is around 5,000 crore rupees. These battery systems will absorb excess solar and wind power. The Central Electricity Regulatory Commission has approved a tariff structure for these projects.