From The Economic Times · PTI · · 1m 20s
NLC India pivots to massive energy storage push
State-run power company targets pumped storage projects across India to balance renewable energy and hit clean energy goals.
In brief
State-run power company targets pumped storage projects across India to balance renewable energy and hit clean energy goals. NLC India is building grid-scale storage and green hydrogen capacity to support its shift from coal to 50% clean energy by 2030. Originally reported by The Economic Times.
NLC targets massive storage in two states
State-run NLC India is developing large-scale pumped storage projects in Tamil Nadu and Odisha to balance renewable energy on the grid.
Renewable capacity to triple by 2030
NLC India plans to grow its renewable portfolio from 1.8 GW to over 10 GW by 2030, reaching 32.7 GW by 2047.
50% clean energy target ahead of schedule
NLC India is accelerating its shift toward a 50% clean energy mix in its generation portfolio, moving faster than originally planned.
Green hydrogen pilot plant at Neyveli
NLC India is building a 4 MW solar-powered green hydrogen plant using PEM electrolyser technology at Neyveli to shield India from supply chain shocks.
Carbon capture partnership with IIT Madras
NLC India is partnering with IIT Madras to develop advanced carbon capture systems as part of its low-carbon industrialisation strategy.
Critical minerals exploration across India
NLC India has secured domestic licenses for phosphorite and limestone in Chhattisgarh, vanadium and titanium in Telangana, plus international prospects through KABIL.
The takeaway
NLC India is building grid-scale storage and green hydrogen capacity to support its shift from coal to 50% clean energy by 2030.
