New Delhi: Infrastructure major Larsen & Toubro (L&T) on Monday said it has won a significant order to build grid-connected solar plants along with battery energy storage systems in Bihar.

As per L&T's classification, the value of the key contract is between Rs 1,000 crore and Rs 2,500 crore.

L&T's power transmission and distribution vertical has won the order, the company said in a BSE filing.

The solar project at Kajra village in Bihar's Lakhisarai district will be a key element in the state's plans to use renewable energy for sustainable energy solutions towards tackling climate change and meeting demand growth.

Battery energy storage systems will store solar energy during periods of low demand and discharge it when demand peaks.

In addition, it will help handle generation fluctuations, provide frequency regulation, and support voltage. It comes with black start capability in the grid which will facilitate quick reactivation after outage.

Larsen & Toubro is a US$27 billion Indian multinational enterprise engaged in engineering, procurement and construction projects, high-tech manufacturing and services, operating across multiple geographies.