Centre urged to extend subsidy for battery systems to store solar power
A.P.J. Sheik Saleem, National Advisor of Solar-BESS Developers Association of India, has called for the Centre to extend subsidies for Battery Energy Storage Systems (BESS) to support India's clean energy transition. He emphasized that while solar energy generation has progressed, large-scale adoption of battery storage is crucial for utilizing renewable energy effectively. The BESS Masterclass 2026 highlighted the importance of energy storage in reducing dependence on conventional power sources and enhancing energy resilience.
- ▪A.P.J. Sheik Saleem urged the Centre to introduce subsidies for Battery Energy Storage Systems.
- ▪He stated that BESS is essential for achieving clean energy and energy security goals in India.
- ▪The BESS Masterclass 2026 focused on system design, safety standards, and project implementation.
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Emphasising the importance of Battery Energy Storage Systems (BESS) in the country’s clean energy transition, A.P.J. Sheik Saleem, National Advisor of Solar-BESS Developers Association of India, on Wednesday urged the Centre to introduce subsidies for battery energy storage systems.Inaugurating the BESS Masterclass 2026, a training programme on Battery Energy Storage Systems, here on Wednesday, Mr. Saleem said BESS had an important role in achieving the country’s clean energy and energy security goals.
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