Job Title: Senior Sustainability Consultant Company: Firstgreen Consulting Location: Gurgaon/Bangalore Firstgreen Consulting, a leading sustainability consulting firm, is seeking a highly qualified and experienced Senior Sustainability Consultant to join our team. The successful candidate will be responsible for providing sustainability consulting services to clients across a range of sectors, including Read more
As the deployment of photovoltaic (PV) systems with energy storage becomes more common, distribution companies (Discoms) must consider the metering requirements for these systems to effectively manage the energy flows and billing. Here are some metering considerations for PV plus storage systems by Discoms: Discoms must consider two-way metering, separate Read more
Battery plus energy storage is a crucial aspect of the Indian electricity system as the country moves towards a cleaner and more reliable power supply. There are several potential use cases and value streams for storage in India, which can vary depending on local market conditions for each Indian state Read more
The falling price of lithium-ion batteries is expected to have a significant impact on the Indian PV plus storage market. As the cost of batteries continues to decline, it is becoming increasingly cost-effective for homeowners, businesses, and utilities to invest in energy storage solutions to complement their solar PV systems. Read more
“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 Read more
“As India strives to achieve its ambitious renewable energy targets, grid-scale battery storage will be a crucial tool to manage grid variability and ensure a reliable power supply. Investing in energy storage is essential for the successful integration of high levels of renewable energy into the grid.” India has set Read more
“When selecting a grid-scale energy storage system, it is important to consider factors such as rated power capacity, energy capacity, storage duration, cycle life/lifetime, self-discharge, state of charge, and round-trip efficiency. Understanding these key characteristics can help ensure that the chosen system is able to effectively manage grid variability and Read more
“When it comes to grid-scale energy storage, location is everything. The optimal siting of a BESS can make all the difference in providing cost-effective, reliable, and sustainable services to the grid.” Battery energy storage systems (BESS) are becoming increasingly popular in the electric grid as a means of balancing power Read more
As the world moves towards a more sustainable energy system, renewable energy deployment is increasing at a rapid pace. This has led to a growing demand for energy storage solutions, particularly battery energy storage systems (BESS), which can help balance out the variability and uncertainty that comes with variable renewable Read more
Case Study 1: Hornsdale Power Reserve The Hornsdale Power Reserve, located in South Australia, is the world’s largest lithium-ion BESS with a capacity of 100 MW/129 MWh. The installation began operation in December 2017 and provides two primary services: energy arbitrage and contingency spinning reserve. For energy arbitrage, the BESS Read more