SPML Infra secures Rs. 1128 cr 1GWH Battery energy storage project from NTPC

SPML Infra has secured a landmark Rs. 1,128 crore contract to develop a 1 GWh Battery Energy Storage System (BESS) at NTPC Ltd's Barauni Thermal Power Station in Bihar, marking the first large-scale grid Battery Energy Storage System project for SPML Infra.

The scope of work included supply, civil works, and erection of 250 MW/1,000 MWh Battery Energy Storage System (BESS) comprising 5 MWh DC containers with Battery Management System (BMS) and Thermal Management System (TMS), 33 kV panel boards, 220 kV DC & AC cables, 220 kV switchyard and all associated accessories. The project will be executed over an 18-months period followed by a 15 years of operation and maintenance.

The project will seamlessly integrate large-scale battery storage with existing thermal power infrastructure enabling peak load management, grid stability, and efficient integration of renewable power. As India's power networks evolve, Battery Energy Storage Systems are fast becoming the backbone of a stable, responsive, and future-ready electricity grid.

At 10.58 am, SPML Infra was trading at Rs. 222.85, up by 4.31%, with a volume of 1.22 lakh shares on the BSE.