L&T wins major contract for solar-energy storage plant

Grid-connected project in Kajra to boost renewable energy and support state’s sustainable energy goals.

Larsen & Toubro’s Power Transmission & Distribution (PT&D) vertical has secured a domestic order to construct a 185MW grid-connected Solar PV Plant in Kajra, located in Bihar’s Lakshisarai district. This project forms a crucial part of Bihar’s strategy to utilise renewable energy for sustainable solutions, addressing climate change and meeting growing energy demands.

Additionally, a Battery Energy Storage System (BESS) with a capacity of 254MWh will accompany the solar plant. This BESS will store solar energy during periods of low demand and discharge it during peak demand times. Moreover, it will help stabilise fluctuations in generation, regulate frequency, and provide voltage support. Equipped with black start capability, the BESS can swiftly re-energise the grid after an outage, ensuring continuous operation.

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, Middle East and the Far East, enabling our customers to develop GW-scale projects economically with safety, quality and timely delivery”