Hero Future Energies Wins 10MW/20MWh Grid-Connected Battery Storage Project in Kerala

Renewable energy project developer and independent power producer (IPP) Hero Future Energies has won a tender to construct grid-scale battery storage in the Indian state of Kerala.

The company announced that it had 'emerged as a successful bidder' in Kerala State Electricity Board’s (KSEB’s) tender for 10MW/20MWh of grid-connected battery energy storage systems (BESS).

The tender was launched towards the end of last year, with the board inviting Expressions of Interest (EOI) for 10MW of storage with up to 50MWh capacity. 

Although the EOI suggested three locations for the assets, to host 5MW, 3MW and 2MW of BESS, two at substation sites and another at a hydropower plant, it was also open to bidders suggesting suitable locations.

Hero Future Energies, a subsidiary of Indian conglomerate Hero Group, best known for its automotive manufacturing – particularly scooters and bikes – said it must commission the battery storage within 15 months of signing contracts.