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The curious case of utility-scale storage in India

India’s transition toward electric vehicles and renewable generation makes a strong case for grid-scale battery storage. And with the government going all out to ensure that demand is met through local manufacturing, ample opportunity is being created for joint ventures – as the country, at present, lacks the requisite experience.

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Uma Gupta

16 Sep 2019

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As India inches closer to achieving its “175 GW by 2022” renewable energy target, it needs to address the challenge of integrating renewables into its electricity network. Deploying energy storage into grids can provide the flexibility to discharge power when it’s needed and absorb excess power in periods of oversupply. Energy storage can also provide …

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