Key Points

1. Solar Energy Corporation of India (SECI) to set up a 600/1200 MW Battery Energy Storage System (BESS) in Nandyal district.
2. The BESS will be located in Nandipadu village of Kolimigundla mandal.
3. The project will be constructed on 38.4 acres of land.
4. SECI plans to commence works by December 2026.
5. The project aims to supply 1,200 MW of power to main cities during peak summers or emergencies.
6. The project will store power from renewable sources like solar and wind.
7. SECI is seeking land for 665 kV towers and 765 kN transmission lines.