Foundation Laid for 250 MW Battery Storage Project in Tamil Nadu
The Prime Minister has laid the foundation stone for a battery energy storage project in Tamil Nadu with a capacity of 250 MW and 500 MWh. Battery storage saves surplus power for later use.
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India is adding large amounts of solar and wind power, which varies through the day, so storage helps keep supply steady. Tamil Nadu is one of the states with the most renewable energy capacity.
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