The state-owned company is prepared to fund 100% of the cost of the non-battery energy storage technology demonstrator projects which will go alongside solar PV. Image: SECI
The Solar Energy Corporation of India (SECI) is seeking proposals for non-battery energy storage projects to supplement renewable energy generation, and will cover up to 100% of project costs.
The state-owned solar firm said that while electrochemical battery energy storage systems (BESS) have been invaluable assets in integrating intermittent renewable energy resources until now, new technologies are needed.
“However, other options in the energy storage need to be explored so that their capabilities are assessed for indigenous technology development,” it said in a document announcing the call.
SECI said it is inviting projects that use gravity-based, green hydrogen and any other…