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Trends powering BESS in India

EPR Magazine (Electrical & Power Review)

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September 2025

Thermal plants can operate at higher PLFs, generate more electricity annually and reduce overall costs by deploying Battery Energy Storage Systems.

- Aditya Prasad

Trends powering BESS in India

Energy storage systems start with cells, each weighing 5–6 kg, that form the basic units. These cells are assembled into packs (500–600 kg each) with sensors and battery management systems (BMS) to ensure safe operation. Around 20–25 packs are mounted on steel racks resembling shelves, integrated with DC cabling, monitoring, fire detection, suppression and HVAC systems to manage heat during charging and discharging. The racks are housed inside container-like enclosures that also include HP panels, cabling, sensors and transformers. These storage containers can draw or inject power into the grid, functioning as complex systems beyond simple batteries. The battery energy storage system is not a simple battery, and it requires various subsystems to work properly.

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EPR Magazine (Electrical & Power Review)

Sustainable pumping and grid balancing for a greener India

From IoT-enabled pump monitoring to pumps for thorium-based reactors and grid-balancing Pump As Turbine (PAT) systems, technologies are boosting efficiency, resilience and energy independence. This paves the way towards net-zero goals while reducing operational costs and environmental impact across sectors. Bhavesh Kansara from Kirloskar Brothers Limited speaks on the company’s initiatives in an exclusive interview with EPR.

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5 mins

October 2025

EPR Magazine (Electrical & Power Review)

GST cuts open the door for renewable energy growth

The GST rate rationalisation to 5% will lower the cost of clean energy projects, making electricity more affordable and benefiting a broad spectrum of users.

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2 mins

October 2025

EPR Magazine (Electrical & Power Review)

EPR Magazine (Electrical & Power Review)

Compaq cable accessories are the backbone of reliable RE integration

Compaq International is setting up the COMPAQ Training Academy, which will offer structured certification programmes for 11 kV to 66 kV systems.

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2 mins

October 2025

EPR Magazine (Electrical & Power Review)

EPR Magazine (Electrical & Power Review)

With 10+ years of EPC leadership, SunGarner remains industry-trusted partner

SunGarner ensures reliable performance, long-term value and seamless energy transitions for its clients.

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1 mins

October 2025

EPR Magazine (Electrical & Power Review)

EPR Magazine (Electrical & Power Review)

Embedding Al for smarter and efficient operations

Forbes Marshall has collaborated with Largest Power generation company on Digital Wireless Vibration Analysis and Diagnostic Service systems and has installed demonstration units. The company's solutions help automate power plants, reducing cabling, manpower, and dependency on OEMs.

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2 mins

October 2025

EPR Magazine (Electrical & Power Review)

EPR Magazine (Electrical & Power Review)

MNRE introduces national policy to unlock India's geothermal energy potential

The Ministry of New and Renewable Energy (MNRE) has launched a national policy promoting geothermal energy, a renewable energy source that can help achieve India's net-zero goals.

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1 min

October 2025

EPR Magazine (Electrical & Power Review)

Developers using electron beam tech to enhance durability in solar cables

Al-enabled cable monitoring is evolving from a cutting-edge solution to a mainstream standard, helping utilities optimise performance.

time to read

2 mins

October 2025

EPR Magazine (Electrical & Power Review)

EPR Magazine (Electrical & Power Review)

Hydro power ensures grid stability with flexible generation capabilities

Power projects are now considered renewable energy projects since they do not generate GHG emissions during operation.

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3 mins

October 2025

EPR Magazine (Electrical & Power Review)

EPR Magazine (Electrical & Power Review)

Small and offshore wind driving rural power and RE growth

The ISTS waiver has been crucial in supporting wind energy projects by reducing power transmission costs and facilitating the delivery of power across states.

time to read

3 mins

October 2025

EPR Magazine (Electrical & Power Review)

The Indian grid is being stress-tested like never before

To keep the lights on, utilities must digitise the \"last mile\" of the grid, including feeders, distribution transformers, and meters, and pair them with Al that can forecast, identify, and resolve problems before they escalate.

time to read

3 mins

October 2025

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