State’s first large-scale battery energy storage system to come up at Mylatti
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Why in news
Kerala's Electricity Minister K. Krishnankutty is set to inaugurate the state's first large-scale battery energy storage system (BESS) at Mylatti, Kasaragod.
Background
The BESS project at Mylatti, Kasaragod, is expected to handle up to 5 lakh units of electricity daily. It will store surplus power from solar plants for use during peak evening hours and is being constructed by JSW Neo Energy with Viability Gap Funding from the Union Government.
Facts for Prelims
- PlaceMylatti, Kasaragod is the site of Kerala's first large-scale BESS.
- FactThe BESS facility is designed to handle up to 5 lakh units of electricity daily.
- BodyJSW Neo Energy is the construction entity for the Mylatti BESS project.
- SchemeThe project is supported by Viability Gap Funding (VGF) from the Union Government.
For Mains
Q. Discuss how Battery Energy Storage Systems (BESS) can address the intermittency challenges of renewable energy integration in India's power grid.
Dimensions to cover in your answer
- Grid stability: Mitigating solar and wind intermittency through high-capacity storage
- Economic viability: Reducing reliance on external power sources and improving cost efficiency for state utilities
- Policy support: Role of Viability Gap Funding in incentivizing large-scale green infrastructure
Keywords: Intermittency · Grid Stability · Renewable Integration · Viability Gap Funding · Energy Security
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