West Bengal Seeks Consultant for Battery Storage at Kolaghat Power Plant

The West Bengal government has announced a search for a consultant to evaluate a battery energy storage system (BESS) at the Kolaghat Thermal Power Plant. The move aims to explore the feasibility of integrating battery storage with the existing thermal plant to enhance grid stability and reduce peak load. Experts say a BESS can help smooth out fluctuations and improve the plant’s operational efficiency. The government plans to issue a call for proposals and expects shortlisted firms to conduct detailed studies before finalizing the project.