UPERC approves plan for procurement of power from battery storage system

The Uttar Pradesh Electricity Regulatory Commission (UPERC) has approved a proposal by Uttar Pradesh Power Corporation Limited (UPPCL) to procure power from 375 MW battery energy storage systems (BESS), aimed at boosting supply during peak hours. The commission, however, sharply censured the utility for submitting incorrect documents during the approval process.

The commission accorded its approval through a detailed order on March 20.