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Jaipur Discom and GEAPP Launch Sodium-Ion Battery Storage Pilot
Jaipur Discom and GEAPP have launched a pilot project to test sodium-ion battery storage for peak demand management and rooftop solar optimization in Rajasthan. A Request for Proposal (RFP) has been issued for a 250 kWh battery storage system. The project will assess sodium-ion suitability under local climatic conditions, with findings to be shared with other distribution companies.
Jaipur Discom and the Global Energy Alliance for People and Planet (GEAPP) have initiated a pilot project to explore the application of sodium-ion battery energy storage. This project focuses on storing renewable energy at the transformer level, aiming to manage peak demand and optimize the use of rooftop solar power in Rajasthan, India.
The initiative includes the issuance of a Request for Proposal (RFP) for the development of a 250 kilowatt-hour (kWh) battery storage system. This system will be installed at the KL Saini Stadium in Jaipur's Mansarovar area. The project will investigate how sodium-ion batteries can contribute to managing local peak electricity demand and enhancing the efficiency of power generated by rooftop solar installations.
The installation of the battery energy storage system at the distribution transformer level will assess whether storing electricity closer to consumers can help maintain supply during periods of high demand. A key aspect of this project is evaluating the suitability of sodium-ion batteries, with a specific focus on their performance under Rajasthan's climatic conditions.
Jaipur Discom will provide the site, technical personnel, and operational data for the project. GEAPP will assist with system design, performance monitoring, and technical support, and will also train engineers from the power distribution company. The findings from the pilot will be shared with other electricity distribution companies across the country to aid their future energy storage decisions.
According to Arti Dogra, Energy Secretary and Discoms Chairperson for the Rajasthan government, the impact of rising electricity demand during peak hours is first felt at the distribution transformer level. She stated that the pilot project will help assess whether battery storage can reduce the burden on transformers, store electricity from rooftop solar panels, and improve the functioning of the distribution network. Tanya Singhal, Country Head of GEAPP India, emphasized that energy storage will play a significant role in India's electricity grid. She noted that distribution companies should have reliable battery technology options. Testing sodium-ion batteries on a working transformer in Rajasthan will provide actual operational data, rather than relying on estimates.
The source of this report is Rediff.com.
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