This report specifically focuses on battery energy storage in decentralized off-grid mini grids located in remote areas. It provides an overview of battery technologies used in mini grids globally, demand forecasts for various battery technologies, a comparison of characteristics of different batteries, an exploration of costs and trends in battery technologies, case studies, and recommendations. It also includes appendices that offer a broad overview of mechanical, electrochemical, and thermal storage, as well as performance optimization of lead acid batteries in mini grids. [2]
Links:
[1] http://admin.indiaenvironmentportal.org.in/reports-documents/energy-storage-mini-grids-status-and-projections-battery-deployment
[2] http://www.indiaenvironmentportal.org.in/files/file/Energy Storage for Mini Grids.pdf
[3] http://admin.indiaenvironmentportal.org.in/category/publisher/energy-sector-management-assistance-program-esmap
[4] http://admin.indiaenvironmentportal.org.in/category/thesaurus/energy-storage
[5] http://admin.indiaenvironmentportal.org.in/thesaurus/grid-0
[6] http://admin.indiaenvironmentportal.org.in/category/thesaurus/electricity
[7] http://admin.indiaenvironmentportal.org.in/category/thesaurus/india
[8] http://admin.indiaenvironmentportal.org.in/category/thesaurus/global