By Enersider Desk | New Delhi
In a move that will strengthen power supply in various South and West Delhi localities, power discom BRPL is gearing up for the expansion of the battery energy storage system (BESS) at four more locations — Malviya Nagar, Dwarka, Matiala and Goyala Khurd, officials said on Wednesday.
The expansion of BESS technology comes after the successful commissioning of a 20 MW facility in South Delhi’s Kilokari that covers one lakh population, they said.
The Kilokari project emerged as a joint effort between BSES Rajdhani Power Ltd, IndiGrid, the Global Energy Alliance for People and Planet (GEAPP), and Ampere Hour where GEAPP contributed 70% of the funding, while IndiGrid executed the project.
Under the arrangement, BSES Rajdhani pays Rs.58 lakh per MW annually, amounting to Rs 11.6 crore per year to the joint venture.
The new BESS facilities to be commissioned by the BSES Rajdhani Power Limited (BRPL) discom were recently granted in-principle approval by the Delhi Electricity Regulatory Commission (DERC).
Energy can be stored in batteries for when it is needed. The battery energy storage system (BESS) is an advanced technological solution that allows energy storage in multiple ways for later use. Given the possibility that an energy supply can experience fluctuations due to weather, blackouts, or for geopolitical reasons, battery systems are vital for utilities, businesses and homes to achieve a continual power flow.
By combining battery energy storage with PV solutions, the batteries can mitigate the intermittent nature of renewable power by storing solar power produced during the day for nighttime use, thus guaranteeing a steady supply of power at all times.
Thus, BESS offers multiple benefits, including improved power supply, enhanced grid stability, reduced network congestion, and the seamless integration of renewable energy with conventional power.
Additionally, according to NITI Aayog’s report, Energy Storage System Roadmap for India 2019-32, energy storage is emerging as a vital component of 21st-century clean energy systems.
It represents a significant economic opportunity for India—helping the nation meet emission reduction targets, reduce import dependency, and emerge as a hub for research, innovation, and manufacturing.
A fast-tracked battery manufacturing ecosystem could drive economic growth, create jobs, and transform India’s industrial landscape.
In the current scenario, both private and public sector entities are increasingly investing in BESS infrastructure. The state-owned Power Grid Corporation has implemented a plant in Puducherry, Tamil Nadu, while Tata Power Delhi Distribution Ltd (TPDDL) has commissioned one at its Delhi substation.
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