National Workshop on RE integration through ESS Phase-II to be held on 30.04.2026 in hybrid mode – reg. – EQ
Summary:
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### Key Event Details
– **Event:** Stakeholder workshop on BESS
– **Access:** Virtual meeting link to be shared with registered stakeholders
– **Host:** CEA, Government of India
– **Distribution:** SA to Chairperson, SA to Member (Planning), PS to CE (ESSD), and Director (IT) for uploading on CEA website.
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## Workshop Agenda & Business Points
| Time | Topic | Presenter / Organization | Business Relevance |
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| 11:15 AM – 11:45 AM | 1. Use Cases of BESS – Ancillary Services<br>2. Case study – BRPL Kilokari plant | Sh. Abhishek Ranjan<br>Dr. Veepin Kumar (CEA) | Revenue models from frequency regulation, peak shaving, and grid support. Real-world Delhi DISCOM example. |
| 11:45 AM – 12:15 PM | (Repeat of above) | Same as above | Reinforces business case for BESS in ancillary services. |
| 12:15 PM – 12:45 PM | Grid Forming Inverters | Dr. Veepin Kumar (CEA) | Critical for integrating BESS with weak grids or high renewables; affects inverter procurement choices. |
| 12:45 PM – 1:15 PM | Optimum Size of BESS at Distribution Substations | Prof. Soumya Ranjan Mohanty (IIT BHU) | Direct impact on capital expenditure (CAPEX) optimization for DISCOMs and project developers. |
| 1:15 PM – 2:15 PM | Lunch Break | – | – |
| 2:15 PM – 3:15 PM | Learning from GSECL (Gujarat) – 35 MW Solar + 12 MW / 57 MWh BESS at Kutch Lignite TPS | GSECL | Operational insights on hybrid projects – cost performance, reliability, and retrofitting at thermal plants. |
| 3:15 PM – 4:15 PM | Learning from Rajnandgaon, Chhattisgarh – 100 MW Solar + 40 MW / 120 MWh BESS | Not specified | Large-scale solar+storage economics, construction, and grid integration lessons. |
| 3:15 PM – 4:15 PM | MSEDCL Pilot Projects – 300 MW / 600 MWh Standalone BESS<br>Plus: 500 MWh BESS under VGF Scheme | MSEDCL | Policy-driven business models (Viability Gap Funding). Useful for DISCOMs and independent power producers (IPPs). |
| 4:15 PM – 5:15 PM | BESS by Private Companies:<br>i) FIMER<br>ii) RE-Plus (Truck Storage) | Chandra Sekhar, Rachakonda S R (FIMER)<br>RE-Plus | Vendor technology showcase – inverters, modular storage, mobility solutions. Direct procurement insights. |
| 4:30 PM – 5:00 PM | Tea / Snacks served during sessions | – | – |
| 5:15 PM – 6:15 PM | 1. BESS – End of Life Management (MoEFCC)<br>2. Emerging Research in BESS (IIT Bombay) | MoEFCC<br>IIT Bombay | Regulatory compliance, recycling, battery second-life business models, and future tech trends. |
| 6:15 PM – 6:30 PM | Concluding Remarks | Member (Planning), CEA | Summary of takeaways and likely policy direction. |
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## Business-Focused
1. **Ancillary Services as Revenue Streams** – BESS can earn through frequency response and grid support (presented by Abhishek Ranjan).
2. **Real DISCOM Case Study** – BRPL Kilokari plant provides a replicable model for urban storage.
3. **Technical Optimization** – IIT BHU’s session on optimum BESS sizing helps reduce CAPEX and improve ROI for substations.
4. **Hybrid Project Learnings** – GSECL’s solar+storage at a lignite plant shows how to repurpose thermal power infrastructure.
5. **Large-Scale State Projects** – MSEDCL’s 300 MW/600 MWh pilot + VGF scheme highlight state-level procurement and policy support.
6. **Private Sector Innovation** – FIMER and RE-Plus present commercial solutions, including truck-mounted storage for mobility and flexibility.
7. **End-of-Life & Regulation** – MoEFCC input is crucial for compliance, battery disposal, and circular economy opportunities.
8. **R&D Pipeline** – IIT Bombay’s emerging research offers early-mover advantage for companies investing in next-gen BESS.
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