Empowering Local Manufacturing and Upholding Quality in Battery Energy Storage Systems (BESS)
As global demand for clean and efficient energy solutions rises, Battery Energy Storage Systems (BESS) play an increasingly pivotal role in meeting these needs. Governments worldwide recognize the importance of BESS, and the Indian government is taking vital steps to promote indigenous manufacturing and ensure quality and standards in this domain. Here’s a deeper look at these initiatives:
- Boosting Indigenous Technology in BESS Manufacturing
Production-Linked Incentive (PLI) Scheme for BESS: The Central Government is contemplating a PLI Scheme specific to BESS in the Power Sector. This move is poised to spur domestic manufacturing, reducing dependency on imports.
Tech-Neutral Incentives: The envisaged scheme might be technology-agnostic, meaning that it would not favour one technology over another. Instead, it would lean towards incentivizing advanced technologies that exhibit superior performance metrics.
- Ensuring Quality and Setting Standards
Establishing an Approved List for BESS: Drawing inspiration from the Ministry of New and Renewable Energy (MNRE)’s list of Approved List of Models and Manufacturers (ALMM) for Solar Photovoltaic Modules, the government is mulling over a similar list for BESS. This move will ensure that only vetted models and manufacturers are utilized for key projects, ensuring quality and reliability.
Rigorous Standards and Testing Protocols: The onus of creating detailed specifications, standards, and test methods, including those for fire safety, will be on Appropriate Agencies. These guidelines will ensure the safety and quality of BESS across their lifecycle, from usage and transport to end-of-life processing.
Bolstering Test Infrastructure: The establishment of testbeds and labs for safety and performance evaluations is on the horizon. These facilities will be paramount in affirming the commercial readiness of various ESS technologies.
Upgrading Existing Safety and Technical Standards: The CEA Safety Standards and associated Technical Standards for Grid Connectivity will undergo necessary revisions to encompass BESS and emergent technologies, such as electrolysers for Green Hydrogen. These amendments will also detail performance, operation, and maintenance standards tailored for ESS facilities.
Navigating the BESS Landscape with Firstgreen Consulting
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In essence, as India strides ahead in the renewable energy sector, these regulatory enhancements for BESS reiterate the government’s commitment to fostering indigenous technology and maintaining global quality standards. With industry stalwarts like Firstgreen Consulting in the mix, the future of BESS in India is undoubtedly bright and sustainable.