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Kerala Floats Tender for 1,000 MWh Battery Storage Project

Kerala is set to make a major leap in renewable energy reliability as NTPC Green Energy Limited has issued an engineering, procurement, and construction (EPC) tender for a 250 MW/1,000 MWh battery energy storage system (BESS) at its Kayamkulam facility. The project is poised to significantly enhance grid stability and support the state’s clean energy goals by addressing the intermittency of solar and wind power.The system will be developed in two equal blocks—each of 125 MW/500 MWh. Block-1 will be connected to the site’s existing 33 kV solar pooling switchgear, while Block-2 will interf..

Kokuyo Eyes $100 Mn India Sales in Office Furniture by 2030

Japan’s Kokuyo, which acquired office furniture maker HNI India last month from NYSE-listed HNI Corporation, is targeting over threefold growth in the country’s office furniture segment by 2030.“India is central to our Asia growth story, alongside Japan and China,” said Koji Higashiguchi, Kokuyo’s India investment manager. “Following the acquisition of HNI India, our goal is to reach USD 100 million (Rs 8.5 billion) in annual office furniture revenue in India by 2030, leveraging the country’s economic momentum,” he added.Mumbai-based HNI India currently generates annual revenue..

Fourth Rail Line to Boost Navi Mumbai Airport Access

The Central Railway has approved the construction of a fourth railway line along the Karjat–Panvel corridor to enhance connectivity to the upcoming Navi Mumbai International Airport. The 29-kilometre stretch is expected to significantly improve regional rail access, particularly for commuters from Pune and nearby areas.Estimated to cost Rs 4.91 billion, the project is outlined in the final Detailed Project Report (DPR) submitted to the Railway Board on 7 April. A Central Railway spokesperson confirmed the decision, stating the fourth line will help decongest the corridor and allow greater fr..