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27 February 2025
Ministry of Power, India - TBCB guidelines for procuring power through pumped storage projects
Commentary from Mr. Sanjay Kumar Mittal – Senior Director, Eninrac
The new guidelines are part of India’s broader strategy for energy
transition, aimed at achieving energy security by shifting from fossil
fuels to renewable energy sources. He noted that these guidelines are
also designed to improve grid stability, particularly through the use of
energy storage systems.
Mr. Mittal pointed out that the government had already issued guidelines related to Battery Energy Storage Systems (BESS) and that the latest set of guidelines focuses on energy storage systems in Pump Hydro Storage Plants (PSP). According to him, this step is crucial because, as India transitions to renewable energy, power from sources like wind and solar is intermittent and cannot provide a continuous 24/7 supply. Therefore, energy storage systems are needed to bridge the gaps during periods when renewable energy is unavailable, such as when the sun isn’t shining or the wind isn’t blowing.
He said, that the new TBCB guidelines aim to ensure transparency in the bidding process, creating a fair environment for both developers and consumers. This, he noted, would prevent delays that were common in the past, where capacity-related issues during bidding caused setbacks. He commended the Ministry of Power for improving efficiency and transparency through these guidelines.
Mr. Mittal pointed out that the government had already issued guidelines related to Battery Energy Storage Systems (BESS) and that the latest set of guidelines focuses on energy storage systems in Pump Hydro Storage Plants (PSP). According to him, this step is crucial because, as India transitions to renewable energy, power from sources like wind and solar is intermittent and cannot provide a continuous 24/7 supply. Therefore, energy storage systems are needed to bridge the gaps during periods when renewable energy is unavailable, such as when the sun isn’t shining or the wind isn’t blowing.
He said, that the new TBCB guidelines aim to ensure transparency in the bidding process, creating a fair environment for both developers and consumers. This, he noted, would prevent delays that were common in the past, where capacity-related issues during bidding caused setbacks. He commended the Ministry of Power for improving efficiency and transparency through these guidelines.
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