Battery Energy Storage System
Battery Energy Storage Systems are becoming a foundational component of Odisha’s clean energy and power system transition. As renewable energy capacity increases and electricity demand becomes more variable, storage plays a critical role in ensuring grid stability, reliability, and flexibility.
For Odisha, BESS is not only an enabler of renewable energy integration but also a strategic asset for industrial operations, urban power resilience, and emerging electric mobility infrastructure. Storage helps bridge the gap between power generation and consumption, especially during peak demand and grid stress periods.
The Odisha Cleantech Association (OCA) works to support the responsible and scalable adoption of energy storage systems that are technically robust, economically viable, and aligned with Odisha’s evolving power ecosystem.
The Role of Energy Storage in Odisha’s Power System
Odisha’s power landscape is undergoing structural change driven by:
Battery energy storage systems help address these challenges by enabling peak load management, renewable energy firming, grid balancing, and backup power for critical loads. When deployed strategically, BESS can reduce reliance on peaking thermal generation and improve overall system efficiency.
OCA’s Focus – Battery Energy Storage Systems
OCA supports the energy storage ecosystem through structured engagement across policy, industry, and capacity building:
Advocating for clear regulatory frameworks for standalone and renewable-linked storage
Supporting integration of BESS with renewable energy, EV charging, and industrial loads
Promoting technical standards, safety protocols, and performance benchmarking
Facilitating dialogue between utilities, developers, technology providers, and financiers
Encouraging pilot projects and data-driven evaluation of storage use cases
