India's first MWh-scale vanadium flow battery inaugurated at NTPC NETRA, Greater Noida
Union Power Minister Manohar Lal inaugurated India's largest and first MWh-scale Vanadium Redox Flow Battery (VRFB) system, of 3 MWh capacity, at NTPC's R&D centre NETRA in Greater Noida, Uttar Pradesh, on 11 November 2025.
Summary
The NTPC NETRA vanadium flow battery is a step towards long-duration energy storage, which helps integrate renewable energy and makes the grid more resilient. The Power Ministry said VRFB technology could become an alternative to lithium-ion batteries and widen the range of elements used to make battery systems. The minister was also briefed on NTPC's research in carbon capture, green hydrogen, energy storage and waste-to-energy.
Key facts
- System
- Vanadium Redox Flow Battery (VRFB)
- Capacity
- 3 MWh
- Status
- India's first & largest MWh-scale VRFB
- Location
- NTPC NETRA, Greater Noida (UP)
- Inaugurated by
- Manohar Lal, 11 Nov 2025
- Purpose
- Long-duration energy storage
Practice MCQs 2 questions
What is the capacity of India's first MWh-scale Vanadium Redox Flow Battery inaugurated at NTPC NETRA in November 2025?
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Correct answer: C — 3 MWh
The VRFB system inaugurated by Manohar Lal has a capacity of 3 MWh.
NTPC's R&D centre NETRA, where India's first MWh-scale vanadium flow battery was inaugurated, is located in which city?
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Correct answer: B — Greater Noida
NETRA, NTPC's R&D centre, is at Greater Noida.