Overview

• Delhi's Kilokri substation now houses India's first commercially approved standalone Battery Energy Storage System (BESS), offering up to four hours of backup power daily.
• The Rekha Gupta-led government prioritizes modernizing Delhi's power infrastructure after years of underinvestment, with more BESS facilities planned in the coming months.
• The Kilokri BESS will improve grid reliability, reduce peak-hour electricity demand, and facilitate renewable energy integration, addressing vulnerabilities exposed by last summer's 9,000 MW peak demand.
• The project leverages advanced lithium iron phosphate (LFP) battery technology for safety, thermal stability, and longevity, marking a milestone in regulatory and technological innovation.
• Developed through a public-private partnership, the initiative involves BSES Rajdhani Power Limited, IndiGrid, the Global Energy Alliance for People and Planet, amperehour, and TERI.