At the 2nd edition of the Battery Energy Storage Systems for Utilities Conference, a panel discussion titled “Utility Perspectives: Deployment Plans and Operational Experience” brought together industry experts to discuss BESS deployment strategies, operational learnings and implementation challenges.
Panelists included:
- Manish Dwivedi, Chief Engineer (PPA), UPPCL
- H.C. Sharma, Chief – Power Management, Power System Control, Quality Assurance, Technical Services and Business Development, TPDDL
- Sunil K. Sharma, General Manager – Sustainability and Clean Technology, BSES Yamuna Power
The discussion covered utilities’ storage deployment plans, project economics, battery life cycles, maintenance requirements, technology selection and tendering strategies. The panelists also highlighted challenges related to supply chain dependencies, project execution timelines and contractual frameworks, alongside the role of battery storage in renewable energy integration, load management, grid reliability and energy cost optimization.
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