This is India's first commercial utility-scale battery energy storage system (BESS) that will utilize renewable energy sources.
Key features:
Capacity: 20 MW/40 MWh
Duration: Can provide four hours of power daily (two hours each during day and night)
Location: Kilokri village, south Delhi
Funding: ₹120 crore ($14 million), primarily funded by the Global Energy Alliance for People and Planet (GEAPP)
Significance:
Grid stability: BESS will help stabilize the grid by storing excess renewable energy during peak generation periods and releasing it during periods of high demand or low generation.
Increased renewable energy integration: This project will facilitate the integration of more renewable energy sources into the grid by addressing the intermittency issue associated with solar and wind power.
Reduced reliance on fossil fuels: By utilizing renewable energy sources to charge the batteries, this project will help reduce reliance on fossil fuels for electricity generation.
Technological advancement: This project will demonstrate the feasibility and viability of large-scale BESS in India, paving the way for future deployments across the country.
Overall, this project is a crucial step towards India's goal of achieving 500 GW of renewable energy capacity by 2030.
It will not only help to improve grid reliability and stability but also accelerate the country's transition to a cleaner and more sustainable energy future.
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