Tata Power announced that it has received the first batch of Battery Energy Storage Systems (BESS) from TATA AutoComp, an auto-component conglomerate. The systems, essential for energy storage, will be used in the upcoming 120 MW Energy Storage Park in Chhattisgarh. Tata AutoComp also inaugurated its manufacturing facility for a state-of-the-art Battery Energy Storage System (BESS). The plant was inaugurated by Praveer Sinha, CEO & MD, Tata Power and Arvind Goel, Chairman, Tata AutoComp Systems Limited. The facility spans 22,227 square feet with a capacity to produce 6 GWh of BESS to meet the The Li-Ion Based BESS will be manufactured under its joint venture Tata AutoComp Gotion Green Energy Solutions Pvt. Ltd. Praveer Sinha, CEO&MD, Tata Power, said, We are happy to collaborate with Tata AutoComp for Battery Energy Storage Systems (BESS). With the rise of renewables, energy storage has become critical to address the intermittency of solar and wind energy resources. We shall integrate these BESS at our renewable sites to enable round-the-clock supply of clean power and ensure a speedier green energy transition.? Arvind Goel, Chairman, Tata AutoComp, said, ?Tata AutoComp has always been a pioneer in introducing cutting edge technology to its customers. We are leveraging our knowledge in the automotive domain to serve emerging markets which have a synergy in technology. We have been pioneers in launching the Li-Ion based Battery packs and BMS for the Electric Vehicle segment. We are now leveraging this knowledge to build Battery Energy Storage Systems. We will supply these BESS to Tata Power, which is a leading integrated Energy company of the Tata Group.? Spread over 22,227 square feet, the newly inaugurated BESS facility will have a capacity of 6 GWH and will serve the emerging energy storage industry. Tata AutoComp had earlier entered into an agreement with Tata Power Solar Systems Ltd, a subsidiary of Tata Power Renewable Energy Limited, to supply BESS for its renewable projects.