Battery energy storage system helps Singareni save ₹26 lakh on energy bills in 4 months

Key points

• HYDERABAD The Battery Energy Storage System (BESS) established for the first time in the State by Singareni Collieries Company Ltd (SCCL) is yielding encouraging results as the system has enabled the company to store the surplus solar power generated during the daytime in batteries, instead of being supplied free of cost to the grid.
• Such stored energy is being utilised by the company whenever required, particularly during night times, and helping to generate financial benefits for Singareni.
• A 1 MW Battery Energy Storage System was established four months ago as an auxiliary facility to the 28 MW Singareni solar power plant in Mandamarri Area by investing ₹2.5 crore for the purpose.
• By availing the stored energy the company has saved ₹26 lakh on energy bill during the last four months, according to officials of the SCCL.
• Singareni has already established solar power plants with a total capacity of 245.5 MW...