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Delhi Unveils South Asia’s Largest Battery Energy Storage System to Modernize Power Infrastructure

The 20 MW/40 MWh standalone BESS at Kilokri is operationally approved, with plans underway to introduce public battery banks for uninterrupted electricity supply.

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Last year, peak summer demand crossed 9,000MW. (Photo for representation)
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Education Minister Ashish Sood

Overview

  • Delhi Power Minister Ashish Sood reviewed the operational 20 MW/40 MWh Battery Energy Storage System (BESS) at Kilokri, South Asia’s largest standalone utility-scale system.
  • The BESS, developed in collaboration with BSES and IndiGrid, aims to stabilize the grid, manage peak demand, and integrate renewable energy into Delhi’s power network.
  • Plans are being finalized to introduce public battery banks to store grid electricity for use during outages or emergencies, reducing strain on existing infrastructure.
  • The Rekha Gupta-led government prioritizes modernizing Delhi’s aging power infrastructure, addressing a decade of challenges under previous administrations.
  • Sood assured residents of reliable electricity supply and dismissed opposition claims of systemic power failures, emphasizing the government’s commitment to sustainable energy solutions.