A First for Indian Hospitality: Taj Exotica Goa and Tata Power Champion Clean Energy Storage

In a landmark move for sustainable luxury hospitality, Taj Exotica Resort & Spa, Goa has partnered with Tata Power to deploy one of the most advanced Battery Energy Storage Systems (BESS) in the Indian hospitality sector.

Landmark Collaboration
- Taj Exotica Goa has become the first hotel in India to adopt a Battery Energy Storage System (BESS).
- This marks Tata Power’s first-ever BESS installation in the hospitality sector, setting a precedent for sustainable luxury.

Technical Highlights
- Storage capacity: ~2 MW.
- Investment: ~₹3.50 crore.
- Annual savings: ~₹1.50 crore.
- Diesel reduction: Nearly 2 lakh litres of high-speed diesel (HSD) annually.
- Carbon impact: Significant drop in emissions and operating costs.

Safety & Reliability
- Advanced interlocking and protection architecture developed with Tata Power.
- Features include:
- Automated source-priority logic
- Real-time monitoring
- Surge and thermal protection
- Emergency shutdown protocols
- Manual override capabilities
- Comprehensive simulations and load-bank testing ensured uninterrupted guest comfort.

Sustainability Impact
- Enhances power quality, reduces generator runtime, and lowers air emissions.
- Supported by a digital dashboard for real-time energy flow visibility, predictive maintenance, and historical reporting.
- Aligns with IHCL’s Paathya sustainability framework and Tata Group’s Aalingana vision for climate-positive growth.

Industry Significance
- Positions Taj Exotica Goa as a pioneer in clean energy adoption within Indian hospitality.
- Demonstrates how innovation, sustainability, and luxury can converge seamlessly.
- Sets a benchmark for other hotels to follow in reducing fossil fuel dependence.

This project is more than an engineering milestone—it’s a defining moment in India’s hospitality sustainability journey, showing how luxury resorts can lead the way toward a cleaner, resilient future.