L&T Wins 185MW Solar Plus 254 MWh Storage Project In Bihar

L&T Wins 185MW Solar Plus 254 MWh Storage Project In Bihar

The Power Transmission & Distribution (PT&D) vertical of Larsen & Toubro’s (L&T) recently won an order to build a grid-connected 185MW Solar PV plant. The order entails solar power plants with a 254 MWh Battery Energy Storage System (BESS) having multitudes of MWh capacity in Kajra in Lakshisarai district in Bihar.

This is expected to become a key element in Bihar’s plans to harness renewable energy for sustainable energy solutions towards combating climate change and meeting demand growth. The BESS, with a capacity of 254MWh, will enable storing solar energy during low-demand periods and discharging when the demand peaks. In addition, the BESS will also help smooth the fluctuations in generation, frequency regulation, and voltage support. It comes with a black start capability to the grid that will facilitate quick re-energization after an outage.

Commenting on the order win, A Ravindran, Sr Vice President & Head of Renewable Strategic Business Group, PT&D, said: “This is a welcome addition to our Renewable EPC portfolio of 18 GWp (Gigawatt Peak) cumulative capacity, comprising solar and wind generation projects already commissioned and in the making. On the Battery Energy Storage System front, we handle more than 1.5 GWh of storage capacity. This rich experience has made us the EPC partner of choice for developers globally”.

T Madhava Das, Whole-time Director & Sr Executive Vice President (Utilities) – Larsen & Toubro, complemented saying: “Our expertise in providing renewable energy solutions encompasses a vast array of technologies involved in ground-mounted and floating solar generation, grid-scale and distributed energy storage systems, efficient transmission and distribution networks, and allied digital energy solutions. Our footprint in facilitating clean energy extends to multiple geographies including India, the Middle East, and the Far East, enabling our customers to develop GW-scale projects economically with safety, quality, and timely delivery”