Abstract:

This document from India’s Ministry of Power provides guidelines for the procurement and use of Battery Energy Storage Systems (BESS) within the electricity sector. It aims to support India’s transition toward large-scale renewable energy integration by enabling efficient storage of solar and wind power, improving grid reliability, and supporting ancillary services such as frequency regulation and peak load management. The guidelines establish a framework for competitive bidding, standardized procurement, and private sector participation in BESS projects across generation, transmission, and distribution systems. They outline multiple applications of battery storage, including renewable energy integration, transmission congestion relief, distribution support, and standalone energy storage operations.