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Will Tata Power install a 100 MW battery energy storage system in Mumbai?

Mumbai, 7th April, 2025 – Tata Power, India’s largest integrated power company and a trusted electricity provider to approx. 8 lakh residential and commercial consumers, has received approval from the Maharashtra Electricity Regulatory Commission (MERC) to install a 100 MW Battery Energy Storage System (BESS) in Mumbai over the next two years.

How is the energy storage industry shaped in India?

The Energy Storage industry in India is shaped by several critical considerations for potential stakeholders. Regulatory frameworks, including policies from the Ministry of Power and initiatives under the National Energy Storage Mission, play a significant role in shaping market dynamics.

Can solar-plus-storage transform India's energy landscape?

As a long-term renewable energy partner in India, we recognize the immense potential of solar-plus-storage in transforming the country’s energy landscape. We are actively exploring co-located solar and storage as well as standalone BESS projects to support energy security, grid reliability, and sustainable economic growth.

Should solar storage be scaled up in India?

Scaling up solar storage projects in India presents both opportunities and challenges. While the potential for integrating battery storage with solar energy is immense, widespread adoption is still constrained by factors such as high capital costs, evolving regulations, and grid integration complexities.