Larsen & Toubro (L&T) on Tuesday said it won a “major” order under its classification system, valued at ₹5,000-10,000 crore, for three battery energy storage system (BESS) projects in the Middle East.As per a company filing, the projects will have a combined storage capacity of 6 gigawatt-hours (GWh). L&T will also build infrastructure to connect the projects to the power grid, including substations and underground cables.Also Read: From dairy machines to AI factory: L&T is future-proofing its empireEach project will have a four-hour battery storage system. The batteries will store excess electricity when demand is low and supply it when demand is higher.The systems will help improve power grid stability and support the use of renewable energy in the region.Also Read: L&T wins ‘ultra-mega’ contract in West Asia worth over ₹15,000 croreThe projects will use liquid cooling technology, which can help improve safety, increase storage capacity and extend the life of the batteries.L&T did not name the Middle East client.
L&T wins ₹5,000-10,000 crore 'major' order to build 3 battery storage projects in Middle East
With the recent acquisition of a major contract for three battery energy storage ventures, Larsen & Toubro is poised for expansion. This initiative will provide a total of six gigawatt-hours in storage capacity. The projects also involve the construction of crucial grid connectivity infrastructure that ensures each system provides four-hour battery storage, thereby enhancing grid stability and facilitating greater integration of renewable energy solutions in the area.
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