ONGC Tripura Power Company Ltd (OTPCL), a subsidiary of ONGC, and Assam Power Development Corporation Ltd are collaborating to establish a 250 MW battery energy storage system in Assam. The project will store solar-generated electricity in battery units, making it available for supply during peak demand periods or at night when solar output is unavailable.
A senior official stated that the joint venture with Assam Power aims to introduce battery-based storage technology to the region. The installation will proceed in stages due to the emerging nature of the technology within the energy sector.
Described as a storage facility for solar power, the system will function similarly to a warehouse, holding energy for later distribution during high-demand hours. This will be the first such infrastructure in northeastern India, aiming to enhance solar power utilisation and improve energy reliability across the region.
ONGC Tripura Power Company Ltd (OTPC) is a joint venture established in 2008 by Oil and Natural Gas Corporation (ONGC), the Government of Tripura, and Infrastructure Leasing & Financial Services (IL&FS).OTPC operates a 726.6 MW Combined Cycle Gas Turbine (CCGT) power plant located in Palatana, Tripura. This facility utilizes natural gas from ONGC’s nearby reserves, addressing the region’s energy needs and contributing to the national grid. In 2022, GAIL (India) Limited acquired a 26% equity stake in OTPC from IL&FS Group companies, enhancing its presence in the northeastern energy sector.
Assam Power Distribution Company Ltd (APDCL) is the principal electricity distribution entity in Assam, serving over 3.3 million consumers across the state. APDCL manages an extensive network comprising 347 sub-stations, approximately 65,000 kilometers of low and medium voltage lines, and over 64,000 distribution transformers.
The company is actively engaged in modernizing the power distribution infrastructure, including the implementation of off-grid solar projects in remote areas where conventional grid access is limited.APDCL plays a crucial role in ensuring reliable electricity supply to both urban and rural regions, supporting industrial growth and enhancing the quality of life for residents.
