NTPC Ltd., India’s leading power generation entity established its first CO₂ battery energy storage facility to advance sustainable energy practices. Triveni Turbine Limited with Energy Dome will implement the 160 MWhr project located at NTPC’s Kudgi facility.
A Step Toward Sustainable Energy
The initiative supports national policies such as Make in India and Atmanirbhar Bharat which aim to bolster domestic industrial growth in India. Through this CO₂ battery NTPC improves its renewable energy generation capabilities while contributing to India’s sustainability initiative of a domestic energy independence. By implementing this project India would secure better international market positions through exporting sustainable energy storage solutions.
Advantages of CO₂ Battery Technology
This breakthrough in “Long Duration Energy Storage (LDES)” offers numerous benefits. The CO₂ batteries function differently from BESS devices because they do not need critical materials such as lithium or cobalt in their operation. They also feature: –
- A lifespan of over 25 years
- Minimal performance degradation
- 100% depth of discharge
- Independence from topography
The carbon dioxide properties enable efficient and cost-effective energy storage via a patented thermodynamic system which makes it the best substitute for lithium-ion batteries and pumped-hydro solutions. These batteries have demonstrates complete commercial validity as a cost-efficient system which requires no lithium nor rare-earth elements for electricity storage and exhibits outstanding round-trip power efficiency.
With a modular approach and site-independent footprint, The innovative batteries take advantage of market-standard components which suppliers provide from their established and proven supply networks. This ensures easy scalability, making it possible to store large amounts of renewable energy efficiently.
Local supply chain in India will receive support from this initiative as the project not only advances NTPC’s goal of decarbonization but also provides round-the-clock power supply.
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