| Key Aspect | Details |
|---|---|
| Event | Launch of India's first megawatt-hour (MWh) scale Vanadium Redox Flow Battery (VRFB) |
| Date | November 11, 2025 |
| Location | NTPC NETRA (Noida), R&D center of NTPC |
| Capacity | 3 MWh |
| Inaugurated By | Shri Manohar Lal, Union Minister for Power and Housing & Urban Affairs |
| Key Attendees | Shri Pankaj Agarwal (Power Secretary), Shri Gurdeep Singh (CMD, NTPC) |
| Technology Significance | Long-duration energy storage (LDES), supports renewable energy integration and grid stability |
| VRFB Advantages | Non-flammable, long cycle life, scalable power & energy, reduces reliance on lithium/rare-earth imports |
| Other NETRA Projects | Green Hydrogen Mobility Plant, Solid Oxide Electrolyzer, Waste-to-Energy Plant, AC Microgrid (4 MWp Solar + 1 MWh Li-NMC Battery) |
| Strategic Importance | Aligns with National Green Hydrogen Mission, carbon neutrality goals, and energy security |
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