NTPC, India's largest power generator, has announced an invitation for bids to develop sub-critical thermal power projects aimed at managing grid imbalances. With limited availability of hydro and gas-based power generation, along with the current scale of energy storage systems, thermal power plants continue to play a vital role in providing grid-balancing support. This move underscores the ongoing importance of thermal power in maintaining grid stability in India, especially as the country navigates challenges related to renewable energy integration and fluctuating power supply. With limited hydro, gas-based generation, and large-scale energy storage systems, thermal power plants continue to play a critical role in providing grid-balancing support, the country’s largest power generator said.