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Canada News.Net
4 hours ago
- Business
- Canada News.Net
NLC India's renewable arm wins 500 MWh battery energy storage project in Tamil Nadu
New Delhi [India], June 22 (ANI): NLC India Renewables Limited, a wholly owned subsidiary of NLC India Limited -- a Navratna PSU under the Ministry of Coal -- has been awarded a landmark 500 MWh Battery Energy Storage System (BESS) project by Tamil Nadu Green Energy Corporation Limited (TNGECL). The award comprises the development of three standalone BESS projects with a combined capacity of 250 MW / 500 MWh, to be established at: 400/230/110 kV Ottapidaram Substation; 400/230/110 kV Annpankulam Substation; and 400/230/110 kV Kayathar Substation, all in Tamil Nadu. According to a company statement, the projects will be executed under the Build-Own-Operate (BOO) model and were awarded through a tariff-based competitive bidding process under the State Component of the Viability Gap Funding (VGF) scheme. NLC India Limited was the first Central Public Sector Undertaking (CPSU) to commission an 8 MWh Battery Energy Storage System (BESS) at Andaman, integrated with a 20 MW solar power project. This pioneering initiative has significantly contributed to reducing diesel consumption on the island, enhancing energy reliability, and supporting the region's transition to clean, green power. Under the current tender agreement, Tamil Nadu Power Distribution Corporation Limited (TNPDCL) will procure energy storage services from NIRL through a long-term Battery Energy Storage Purchase Agreement (BESPA) for 12 years, the company statement added. This is the first large-scale BESS project to be undertaken by NLCIL and marks a major milestone in India's transition towards clean, dispatchable, and flexible power systems. It will help Tamil Nadu DISCOM: manage peak power demand efficiently; ensure grid stability and reliability; integrate intermittent renewable energy like solar and wind into the grid; and enable the shift from fossil-dominated systems to clean and responsive energy solutions. This achievement takes NLCIL a step closer to its strategic vision of achieving 10 GW renewable capacity by 2030. Prasanna Kumar Motupalli, CMD, NLC India Limited, stated: 'This landmark project is a testament to NLCIL's evolution from a lignite-based PSU to a leader in India's clean energy transformation. The award of the 500 MWh BESS from TNGECL positions us at the forefront of energy storage innovation in the country. We remain committed to building a sustainable and flexible power ecosystem that supports India's decarbonisation goals.' India meets a sizable portion of its energy needs through fossil fuels, and various renewable energy sources, are seen as an avenue to reduce dependence on conventional sources of power. Green energy for climate mitigation is not just a focus area for India; it has gained momentum globally. At COP26 held in 2021, India committed to an ambitious five-part 'Panchamrit' pledge. They included reaching 500 GW of non-fossil electricity capacity, generating half of all energy requirements from renewables, and reducing emissions by 1 billion tonnes by 2030. India as a whole also aims to reduce the emissions intensity of GDP by 45 per cent. Finally, India commits to net-zero emissions by 2070. (ANI)
The Hindu
9 hours ago
- Business
- The Hindu
NLC India Renewables secures 500-MWh battery energy storage system project in Tamil Nadu
Neyveli India Renewables Limited (NIRL), a subsidiary of NLC India Ltd, has secured a 500-MWh Battery Energy Storage System (BESS) project of the Tamil Nadu Green Energy Corporation Limited (TNGECL). The award comprises the development of three standalone BESS projects with a combined capacity of 250 MW/500 MWh, to be established at Ottapidaram, Anuppankulam, and Kayathur substations, all located in Tamil Nadu. According to an official release, the project will be executed under the Build-Own-Operate (BOO) model and was awarded to NLCIL through a tariff-based competitive bidding process under the State component of the Viability Gap Funding (VGF) scheme. Under the current tender agreement, the Tamil Nadu Power Distribution Corporation Limited (TNPDCL) will procure energy storage services from NIRL through a long-term Battery Energy Storage Purchase Agreement (BESPA) for 12 years. According to NLCIL Chairman-cum-Managing Director Prasanna Kumar Motupalli: 'This landmark project is a testament to NLCIL's evolution from a lignite-based Public Sector Undertaking to a leader in India's clean energy transformation. The award of the 500 MWh BESS from TNGECL positions NLCIL at the forefront of energy storage innovation in the country. The company remains committed to building a sustainable and flexible power ecosystem that supports India's decarbonisation goals.' This is the first large-scale BESS project to be undertaken by the company and marks a major milestone in India's transition towards clean, dispatchable, and flexible power systems. This achievement also takes NLCIL a step closer to its strategic vision of achieving 10 GW renewable energy capacity by 2030, aligning with India's net-zero ambitions and energy security goals.
The Hindu
a day ago
- Health
- The Hindu
Around 10,000 volunteers participate in NLCIL's International Yoga Day event
The NLCIL organised one its biggest mass events, with an estimated 10,000 volunteers participating, during the 11th International Day of Yoga (IDY) celebrations nation-wide on Saturday. A press note said yoga practice sessions were organised as part of the IDY '25 themed 'Yoga for One Earth, One Health' at the Bharathi Stadium, schools, and industrial units in Neyveli in addition to external project sites and attached offices across States. Participants performed simple asanas, pranayama, and meditation. Prasanna Kumar Motupalli, Chairman and Managing Director (CMD), NLCIL, led the mass demonstration of the Common Yoga Protocol (CYP) and yoga practice at Bharathi Stadium, urged participants to practise yoga regularly to lead a healthy life. He later planted saplings of the Asoka tree near the stadium as a symbol of peace and harmony. Suresh Chandra Suman, Director (Mines) & P&P (AC), Samir Swarup, and Director (HR), M. Venkatachalam, Director (Power), senior officials, students, representatives of recognised trade unions, associations, welfare federations and cultural organisations also took part in the celebrations. At the Jawaharlal Institute of Postgraduate Medical Education & Research (Jipmer) community hall, scores of medical students, staff and family and members of the public undertook yoga practice led by 137 resource persons trained in CYP. Vir Singh Negi, JIPMER Director, said yoga therapy significantly reduces the inflammatory biomarkers as evidenced by many studies conducted in JIPMER and elsewhere. He also highlighted the role of yoga in managing chronic conditions, and especially management of stress which is the need of the hour. S. Rangabashiam, Deputy Director Administration, also spoke. As a prelude to IDY, a workshop on stress management 'Mindfulness and Melody: The art of stress relief' led a panel of internal and external expert faculty, including tutors from Sri Aurobindo International Centre of Education. A webinar on 'Harnessing the Healing Power of Yoga: From Mind-Body Balance to Clinical Applications' featured seven eminent speakers from Jipmer and institutions abroad. Pondicherry University's Directorate of Physical Education and Sports, in collaboration with the Siddha Regional Research Institute (under the Ministry of Ayush) and Vivekananda Kendra, Kanyakumari, also organised events to mark IDY 2025 at the Netaji Subhas Chandra Bose Indoor Stadium. More than 300 participants experienced the CYP. P. Prakash Babu, Vice Chancellor, M. Elayaraja, Director of Sports (i/c), Pondicherry University, K. Tharanikkarasu, Director (SEI&RR), Shyamala Rajkumar, Research Officer (Siddha), HOD - DCR, Siddha Regional Research Institute, R. Thangalakshmi, Tamil Nadu Pranth Pramukh, Vivekananda Kendra, M. Vijay Kumar, chief librarian, Vengat Rao, Dean, Student Welfare and P. Thenmozhi, Research Officer (Siddha) participated. The IDY celebration was preceded by a week-long yoga practice workshop in Rajiv Gandhi Cricket Stadium.
United News of India
a day ago
- Business
- United News of India
NLCIL bags 500 MWh battery storage project
Bengaluru, June 22 (UNI) NLC India Renewables Limited (NIRL), the green energy arm of NLC India Limited (NLCIL), has been awarded a major Battery Energy Storage System (BESS) project by the Tamil Nadu Green Energy Corporation Limited (TNGECL), marking a significant step forward in India's clean energy transition. The project involves the development of three standalone battery storage facilities with a combined capacity of 250 MW/500 MWh. These will be established at Ottapidaram, Annpankulam, and Kayathar substations in Tamil Nadu. The facilities will operate under the Build-Own-Operate (BOO) model, and the contract was secured through a tariff-based competitive bidding process under the State Component of the Viability Gap Funding (VGF) scheme. Once operational, the systems will provide on-demand energy storage services to Tamil Nadu Power Distribution Corporation Limited (TNPDCL) under a 12-year Battery Energy Storage Purchase Agreement (BESPA). This will enable the state to better manage peak electricity demand, enhance grid stability, and integrate variable renewable energy such as solar and wind power. This development marks NLCIL's entry into large-scale energy storage, following its earlier success in deploying an 8 MWh battery storage system alongside a 20 MW solar power plant in the Andaman Islands. That project significantly reduced the use of diesel on the island, boosted energy reliability, and demonstrated the role of battery storage in transitioning to clean power. The new project is expected to play a key role in Tamil Nadu's renewable energy strategy, allowing for greater flexibility in grid operations and paving the way for the broader adoption of renewable energy sources. It also reinforces NLCIL's strategic goal of achieving 10 GW of renewable energy capacity by 2030, in alignment with India's net-zero ambitions. Commenting on the achievement, Prasanna Kumar Motupalli, Chairman and Managing Director of NLC India Limited, said the project demonstrates the company's transformation from a lignite-based enterprise into a frontrunner in the clean energy space. 'The award of the 500 MWh BESS from TNGECL positions us at the forefront of energy storage innovation in the country. We remain committed to building a sustainable and flexible power ecosystem that supports India's decarbonisation goals,' he said. With this project, NLCIL further cements its role as a key player in India's journey toward a clean, efficient, and resilient power infrastructure. UNI BDN GNK
Time of India
30-05-2025
- Business
- Time of India
Ghatampur thermal power project a landmark achievement: PM
1 2 Kanpur: Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Friday dedicated Unit-1 (660MW) of Ghatampur Thermal Power Project and termed it as a landmark achievement. The project is a flagship initiative by Neyveli Uttar Pradesh Power Ltd (NUPPL), a collaboration of NLC India Limited (51%) and UP Rajya Vidyut Utpadan Nigam Limited (UPRVUNL) (49%). Chairman, MD NUPPL Prasanna Kumar Motupalli stated that the project has three units of 660 MW each of which, the first operating unit, commissioned in Dec 2024, was dedicated on Friday. Remaining two units are likely to be commissioned by Dec 2025. The power purchase agreement (PPA) has been made for 1487.28 MW, i.e. 75.12% of the power generated with Uttar Pradesh and 492.72 MW, i.e. 24.88% with Assam subject to actual transfer of 20% equity share of UPRVUNL in NUPPL in favour of Assam govt. With advanced technologies like Selective Catalytic Reduction (SCR) and Flue Gas Desulphurisation (FGD) for reducing NOx and (SOx) emissions, respectively and zero liquid discharge (ZLD) system, the plant would play a significant role in power production in the state, he said. It also has sophisticated monitoring devices, including Ambient Air Quality Monitoring Stations (AAQMS) and Continuous Emissions Monitoring Systems (CEMS), he added. CEO NUPPL S Durai Kumar and chief financial officer Ashok Kumar Mani were also present.
