Delhi Unveils South Asia''s Largest 20-MW Battery Energy Storage
New Delhi: Delhi power minister Ashish Sood on Thursday inaugurated a 20-MW battery energy storage system (BESS) at Kilokari, said to be the "largest" in South Asia.
Situated in South Delhi's Kilokri, the battery system will operate with a capacity of 20 MW/40 MWh. The minister visited the site on Wednesday, and “This is like a huge inverter. It stores electricity and can be used during emergencies or power cuts”.
Minister Sood called the project a “historic milestone” for both Delhi and India's energy sector, setting a new benchmark in regulatory and technological progress. Developed with support from IndiGrid, GEAPP, and TERI, the system is described as South Asia's largest standalone battery-inverter power setup.
The government intends to replicate this model across Delhi to eliminate power outages, particularly during peak demand periods. The advanced energy storage system brings several benefits, including improved grid reliability, better power purchase efficiency, and seamless integration with renewable energy sources.
The minister added that the battery system will help balance the electricity grid, reduce pressure during peak hours, and support the use of renewable energy like solar and wind. This, he said, is part of Delhi's move towards greener energy, the media report added.
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