With reference to the battery energy storage system (BESS) project in Kerala, consider the following statements: 1. The proposed BESS facility at Kayamkulam has a capacity of 2,000 MWh. 2. NTPC Ltd will supply 300 MW of power from its Sinnar project at a rate of ₹5.18 per unit. 3. The BESS facility will be located in the Ernakulam district of Kerala. Which of the statements given above is/are correct?

Kerala to establish 2,000 MWh battery energy storage system at Kayamkulam with NTPC Ltd

GS3Economy · S&T · Environment · Security· Infrastructure (energy, ports, roads, railways)· Prelims· 7 October 2026

BESS and grid stability: a relevant GS3 topic for energy security and renewable integration.

Why in news

The Kerala government announced a partnership with NTPC Ltd and NTPC Green Energy Limited to establish a 2,000 MWh battery energy storage system (BESS) at Kayamkulam to address state electricity shortages.

Background

The BESS facility will be located on NTPC land at the currently unused Rajiv Gandhi Combined Cycle Power Plant (RGCCPP) in Alappuzha district. NTPC Ltd will also supply 300 MW of power to Kerala from its Sinnar project in Maharashtra at a rate of ₹5.18 per unit.

Facts for Prelims

FactThe proposed battery energy storage system (BESS) at Kayamkulam has a capacity of 2,000 MWh.
PlaceThe BESS facility is situated in Alappuzha district, Kerala.
FactNTPC Ltd agreed to supply 300 MW from Sinnar (Maharashtra) at ₹5.18 per unit.
FactKSEB's 80 MWh BESS projects at Pothencode and Sreekandapuram are expected to be commissioned by March 2027.

Prelims practice question

With reference to the battery energy storage system (BESS) project in Kerala, consider the following statements:

The proposed BESS facility at Kayamkulam has a capacity of 2,000 MWh.
NTPC Ltd will supply 300 MW of power from its Sinnar project at a rate of ₹5.18 per unit.
The BESS facility will be located in the Ernakulam district of Kerala.

Which of the statements given above is/are correct?

(a)2 only
(b)1 and 2 only
(c)2 and 3 only
(d)1, 2 and 3

Show answer

Answer: (b) 1 and 2 only — Statements 1 and 2 are correct. Statement 3 is incorrect: The facility is situated in the Alappuzha district.

For Mains

Q. Discuss the significance of Battery Energy Storage Systems (BESS) in achieving India's renewable energy targets and ensuring grid stability.

Dimensions to cover in your answer

Grid stability: Mitigating intermittency of solar and wind power through large-scale storage
Infrastructure synergy: Utilizing brownfield sites like RGCCPP for modern energy storage infrastructure
Cost-efficiency: Balancing state-level energy security with power purchase agreements (PPA) from central PSUs

Keywords: Battery Energy Storage System · Grid Stability · Renewable Energy · Power Purchase Agreement · Energy Security

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