The study is a collaborative effort between MNRE and IIT Roorkee for conscious decision-making and revolutionary initiatives towards India’s renewable energy field. The Indian Institute of Technology (IIT) Roorkee launched a thorough study named ‘Advanced Grid-Scale Energy Storage Technologies’. The study, regulated under the supervision of Prof Arun Kumar, was released by BS Bhalla, Secretary, Ministry of New and Renewable Energy (MNRE), in the presence of Dr Ajay Mathur, Director General, International Solar Alliance, and Prof KK Pant Director, IIT Roorkee, at the campus of Atal Akshaya Urja Bhawan, MNRE, New Delhi.
According to a press statement released by IIT Roorkee, the study aims to investigate diversified grid-scale energy storage solutions important for India's sustainable energy future. It gives attention to critical aspects of the power sector, highlighting the need for an adaptable and sustainable energy outlook in India. The release further alludes to the study and suggests actionable recommendations to enhance renewable energy unification and improve grid-scale energy storage efficiency, stepping towards achieving India's renewable energy goals.
Speaking on the occasion, Dr. Ajay Mathur, praised the global leadership of India in renewable energy acceptance and accentuated the critical role of energy storage in grid stability and RE deployment.
