Grid-Scale Battery Energy Storage Systems for Renewable Power Integration in India: Engineering Challenges and Opportunities

• Dr. Pravin R. Choube

  Director, Global Research Association, Pune, Maharashtra India

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India’s rapid expansion of renewable energy capacity has introduced significant challenges related to grid stability, intermittency, and peak demand management. Battery energy storage systems (BESS) have emerged as a critical engineering solution to support large-scale renewable energy integration. This paper examines the technical performance, deployment challenges, and system-level impacts of grid-scale battery energy storage in India. Using operational data, policy reports, and simulation-based analysis, the study evaluates how BESS enhances frequency regulation, peak shaving, and renewable energy utilization. The findings suggest that strategic deployment of energy storage systems can significantly improve grid resilience and accelerate India’s transition to a low-carbon energy system.

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