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9 July 2026

Maruti Suzuki Battery Energy Storage System

This pilot project serves as a practical example of integrating renewable energy with storage technology to enhance grid stability, which is highly relevant as context for questions on India's energy transition and infrastructure development.

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Notes

  • Maruti Suzuki India Ltd. (MSIL) commissioned a 1 MWh Battery Energy Storage System (BESS) at its Kharkhoda manufacturing plant.
  • The BESS is integrated into the facility's internal electricity distribution network as a pilot initiative.
  • The facility previously installed a 20 MWp solar power project in 2025.
  • The system functions by storing excess electricity generated during low-demand periods or holidays for later use.
  • The technology is intended to enhance grid stability.

Questions

  1. Discuss the role of Battery Energy Storage Systems (BESS) in enhancing industrial energy efficiency and grid stability in the context of India's transition to renewable energy sources. 150 words
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Prelims

  1. With reference to Battery Energy Storage Systems (BESS) in industrial applications, consider the following statements: 1. They allow for the storage of excess energy generated during low-demand periods. 2. They contribute to the improvement of grid stability. Which of the statements given above is/are correct?