The Central Government has approved the invitation for expressions of interest for the implementation of a 1000 MWh Battery Energy Storage System (BESS) as a pilot project.
This is a collaborative initiative between the Ministry of New and Renewable Energy and the Ministry of Power to develop a road plan for the implementation of an energy storage system throughout the country.
A statement from the Ministry of Power said,”In order to support the ambitious goal of achieving 450 GW renewable energy target of Ministry of New and renewable energy by 2030, it is important that it gets duly supported with installation of energy storage systems (battery energy storage system, hydro pump storage plants etc.).”
