Solar Energy Corporation of India Limited (SECI) has entered into a battery energy storage sale agreement with Kerala State Electricity Board (KSEB) for a grid-connected standalone battery energy storage system (BESS) project of 125 MW/500 MWh capacity.
The project will be developed, operated, and maintained by JSW Energy, which secured the project through a competitive auction conducted by SECI at a tariff of Rs 441,000 per MW per month. The BESS is intended to be available for KSEB to charge and discharge on an on-demand basis, enabling the state utility to manage its grid requirements efficiently. Additionally, the project is eligible for viability gap funding.