1 GWh Battery Energy Storage System at Barauni Thermal Power Station
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SPML Infra secured a contract to build a 1 GWh battery energy storage system (BESS) at the Barauni Thermal Power Station in Bihar. The project includes supply, civil construction, and installation of a 250 MW/1,000 MWh battery storage system with various components such as 5 MWh DC containers, battery management and thermal management systems, 33 kV panel boards, 220 kV DC and AC cables, a 220 kV
- Status
- Closed
- Sector
- Geothermal, Energy Storage, Power Generation (CCGT)
- Location
- Barauni, Bihar, India
- Updated
- 22 Jul 2026
- Source
- Swarajyamag
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Taiyo last update | 2026-07-22 |
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Description | SPML Infra secured a contract to build a 1 GWh battery energy storage system (BESS) at the Barauni Thermal Power Station in Bihar. The project includes supply, civil construction, and installation of a 250 MW/1,000 MWh battery storage system with various components such as 5 MWh DC containers, battery management and thermal management systems, 33 kV panel boards, 220 kV DC and AC cables, a 220 kV switchyard, and related accessories. The execution is scheduled over 18 months, followed by 15 years of operation and maintenance. The facility will integrate large-scale battery storage with the existing thermal power setup to support peak load management, grid stability, and renewable energy absorption. |
Original sector | Energy |
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Location
Country | India |
State | Bihar |
City | Barauni |
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Source | Swarajyamag |
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Record type | Project |
Sector | Geothermal, Energy Storage, Power Generation (CCGT) |
Article published date | 2026-05-09 |
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