The Center for Study of Science, Technology and Policy (CSTEP) conducted a webinar on 30 July 2021 to discuss the role of pumped-hydro energy storage (PHES) in the Indian grid.
CSTEP’s storage programme has two verticals: 1) techno-economic analysis of various storage systems along with policy aspects, and 2) research and development (R&D) of novel electrode and electrolyte materials for state-of-the-art and emerging battery systems using computer simulation techniques.
With the high penetration of renewable energy in India, we require utility-scale storages such as pumped-hydro energy storage (PHES) systems to balance the grid.
A detailed methodology to design the size of solar field for a parabolic trough plant is not explicitly available in open literature, particularly if thermal storage and hybridization are also considered, as most of the papers present a gross overview.
Solar tower technology has gained considerable momentum over the past decade.
The Government of India plans to integrate 175 GW of variable renewables into the grid by 2022.
Thanks to favourable government policies and the reducing costs of technology, renewable energy is getting cheaper around the world.
Batteries are commonly employed as energy storage systems for PV stand-alone microgrid.
Carbon dioxide levels have hit a record high yet again despite the slowdown caused by the coronavirus lockdowns globally.
Renewable energy is increasingly becoming cheaper than that derived from thermal power plants.
Battery energy storage (BES) technology is set to play a crucial role in helping India achieve net -zero carbon emission goals.
India has set itself a renewable energy (RE) target of 175 GW and 450 GW for 2022 and 2030, respectively.
