India to test battery storage at coal plants to balance grid as solar power surges
Published on: Sept. 3, 2025, 1:13 p.m. | Source: The Economic Times
India plans to test battery storage systems at coal plants. This will help integrate solar power and maintain a reliable electricity supply. Thermal plants can store excess energy. They can dispatch it later when needed. NTPC will conduct the tests at some plants. The government is providing funding support. This initiative aims to stabilize coal plant operations and reduce costs.
