Battery Energy Storage for Utilities I Plans and Experiences

The panel discussion with senior utility representatives at the Battery Energy Storage for Utilities conference focused on their plans and experiences in adopting BESS.

The session delved into the role of BESS in enhancing grid stability, discussed the cost dynamics of long-term PPAs, and reviewed ongoing and planned storage projects. It also addressed the key bottlenecks in BESS uptake and identified measures needed to strengthen utility participation and support large-scale deployment.

The Panelists included:

  • Ankit Malik, Assistant General Manager, Tata Power-DDL
  • Sunil K. Sharma, General Manager, Sustainability and Clean Technology,
    BSES Yamuna Power
  • Manish Dwivedi, Superintending Engineer, UPPCL

The panel was moderated by Khushboo Goyal, Director, Renewable Watch