Introduction: Powering the Future with Battery Storage As global industries grapple with the challenges of a rapidly changing energy landscape, battery storage technologies emerge as a frontrunner. With the increasing adoption of solar photovoltaics (PV) and wind generation capacities, stationary battery electricity storage takes center stage. This storage solution acts Read more…
The energy sector has been undergoing significant transformation in its quest for clean and sustainable solutions. Among these, the role of hydrogen, especially as produced through electrolysers, has been gaining substantial attention. Firstgreen Consulting, at the helm of renewable energy research, delves deep into the nuances of hydrogen electrolysers, its Read more…
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 Read more…
Organizations achieving carbon neutrality Company Industry Initiative Microsoft Technology Pledged to become carbon negative by 2030 Apple Technology Committed to becoming carbon neutral for entire supply chain by 2030 Google Technology Achieved carbon neutrality for global operations Infosys Technology Committed to achieving carbon neutrality by 2040 Wipro Technology Committed to Read more…
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 Read more…
“With the growing demand for long-duration energy storage solutions, sodium-sulfur batteries have emerged as a promising technology due to their high energy density and potential for lower costs. Indian companies are already showing interest in this market, which could lead to further advancements and widespread adoption in the near future.” Read more…
“Sodium sulfur batteries have the potential to be a game-changer in the stationary energy storage market, providing a cost-effective and efficient alternative to lithium-ion batteries. With Reliance’s investment in this technology, we may see a significant shift in the industry towards this promising technology.” Sodium-sulfur batteries (NaS) have long been 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…
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…