PowerGrid Secures Landmark 2,000 MWh Battery Storage Project in Andhra Pradesh

• PowerGrid received a Letter of Award for a 2,000 MWh battery energy storage system in Andhra Pradesh.
• The project, secured through tariff-based competitive bidding, aims to strengthen grid-level energy storage.
• It involves a cumulative capacity of 2,000 MWh (1,000 MW with 2-hour storage) under a build-own-operate model.
• A 150 MW/300 MWh standalone BESS will be implemented at Kalikiri, Chittoor district, to enhance grid flexibility and reliability.
• The system will support on-demand power, integrate renewable energy, and bolster transmission infrastructure.

Why It Matters: PowerGrid's 2,000 MWh BESS project in Andhra Pradesh boosts grid stability and renewable integration.