Larsen & Toubro’s (L&T) power transmission and distribution vertical has won a domestic order to build a grid-connected 185 MW solar photovoltaic (PV) plant along with a battery energy storage system (BESS). The solar PV plant at Kajra in Lakshisarai district will be a key element in Bihar’s plans to harness renewable energy for sustainable energy solutions towards combating climate change and meeting demand growth. The BESS, with a capacity of 254 MWh, will enable storage of solar energy during low-demand periods, to be discharged when the demand peaks. In addition, the BESS will help smoothen the fluctuations in generation, while facilitating frequency regulation and providing voltage support.
