Larsen & Toubro Power Transmission & Distribution division has secured a contract to construct a 185MW Solar PV Plant along with a battery energy storage system (BESS) in Kajra, Bihar. This project aligns with the state’s renewable energy objectives, addressing climate change concerns while meeting its escalating energy needs.
The BESS, totaling 254MWh, will store solar energy during periods of low demand and release it during peak demand, contributing to the stabilization of power generation fluctuations, frequency regulation, and support for voltage levels. Additionally, it includes a black start capability for rapid grid re-energization following outages.
L&T has classified the value of this significant contract within the range of Rs 1,000 crore to Rs 2,500 crore.
Ravindran, Senior Vice President and Head of the Renewable Strategic Business Group at Larsen & Toubro PT&D, remarked, “This project is a valuable addition to our Renewable EPC portfolio, which currently stands at 18 GWp (Gigawatt Peak) cumulative capacity from both commissioned and ongoing solar and wind projects. In terms of battery energy storage systems, we manage more than 1.5 GWh of storage capacity.”
