Energy Storage

India’s Tryst with Waste Management: A Call for Sustainable Solutions

As the world’s population continues to burgeon, the scale of waste generation is reaching an unprecedented level, and emerging economies are becoming significant contributors to the global waste pile. India, with its burgeoning population and rapid urbanization, is no exception. While high-income countries are still the largest waste generators in per capita terms, the rapidly […]

The Crucial Role of Energy Storage in India’s Clean Energy Transition

Energy storage is essential for the diurnal balancing of variable renewable energy (RE) generation and avoiding the build-out of new thermal capacity required primarily for meeting peak load." - Lawrence Berkeley National Laboratory report The Indian electricity system is undergoing a rapid transition towards clean energy sources, primarily renewables, to meet the growing energy demand [...]

Powering the Future: National Mission on Transformative Mobility and Battery Storage Policies for Promoting Domestic Manufacturing of Energy Storage in India

The Indian government has recognized the immense potential of energy storage technologies in transforming the country’s mobility landscape and driving sustainable growth. In January 2019, Prime Minister Narendra Modi announced the National Mission on Transformative Mobility and Battery Storage, a strategic initiative aimed at boosting domestic manufacturing of batteries and electric vehicles (EVs) (GOI 2019c). […]

Empowering the Grid: The Rise of Energy Storage Technologies

As the world moves towards renewable energy sources like wind and solar, energy storage has become an essential part of the power ecosystem. The variable nature of renewable energy means that energy storage is necessary to maintain a steady supply of electricity to the grid. Energy storage systems are also crucial for balancing supply and […]

“Powering the Grid: Exploring the Applications of Utility-Scale Energy Storage”

“Utility-scale energy storage provides a range of services that can help make the electric grid more reliable, efficient, and resilient.” With the increasing penetration of variable renewable energy (VRE) sources in the grid, the role of energy storage becomes increasingly critical. A utility-scale battery energy storage system (BESS) is a crucial tool for enabling a […]