Business Update6 May 2026, 10:11 am
SPML Infra Secures ₹1128 Cr Battery Energy Storage Project from NTPC
AI Summary
SPML Infra Limited has secured a ₹1,128 crore contract from NTPC Limited to develop a 1 GWh Battery Energy Storage System (BESS) at NTPC's Barauni Thermal Power Station in Bihar. This marks SPML Infra's first large-scale grid Battery Energy Storage System project. The project includes supply, civil works, and erection of a 250 MW/1,000 MWh BESS, and will be executed over 18 months followed by 15 years of operation and maintenance. The project aims to integrate battery storage with thermal power infrastructure for peak load management and grid stability.
Key Highlights
- SPML Infra secures ₹1,128 crore contract for a 1 GWh Battery Energy Storage System.
- The project is located at NTPC Limited's Barauni Thermal Power Station in Bihar.
- The project will be executed over 18 months, followed by 15 years of operation and maintenance.
- The BESS project aims to enhance grid stability and integrate renewable power efficiently.
- This win strengthens SPML Infra's position in India’s emerging battery energy storage ecosystem.