Rajasthan Allocated 4,000 MWh Battery Energy Storage System by Central Power Ministry
| Key Aspect | Details |
|---|---|
| Event | Rajasthan allocated 4,000 MWh Battery Energy Storage System (BESS) |
| Authority | Central Power Ministry under Viability Gap Funding (VGF) |
| Funding Source | Power System Development Fund of the Government of India |
| Financial Assistance | ₹720 crore at ₹18 lakh per MWh |
| Objective | Develop green energy hub and achieve renewable energy goals |
| National BESS Allocation | 30 GWh capacity under VGF: 25 GWh to 15 states, 5 GWh to NTPC |
| State's Role | Rajasthan committed to timely development of BESS systems |
| CM's Efforts | Requested additional BESS capacity through letters and meetings |
| NITI Aayog Involvement | Raised demand prominently in Governing Council meeting |