Government of lndia is planning to bring out a comprehensive Policy on Energy Storage in Power Sector and invited suggestions from the stakeholders and interested persons. The policy would broadly focus on Regulatory, Financial & Taxation, Demand Management and Technological aspects in order to speed up the implementation of storage capacity driven by the need to have increased flexibility in lndia Power System to absorb the large-scale integration of the Renewable Energy into the system during the coming years. IESA is organized this round table to discuss and gather inputs from members for submitting its suggestions to Ministry of Power on upcoming Comprehensive Energy Storage Policy

Discussion points: Presentation on “Hydrogen: Decoding The Hype” by Shivam Chauhan, Research Analyst, Customized Energy Solutions.

Discussion points: Technology and TRL consideration for UNIDO FLCTD Innovation Challenge 2022- Brief by Mr. Shivam Kashyap Measurement and Verification of Technology Innovation- Brief by Mr. Shivam Kashyap How to Select a Battery- Brief by Dr. Rahul Walawalkar & Mr. Calvin Raj

Discussion points: Introduction of New Members Update on Central Electricity Regulatory Commission (Ancillary Services) Regulations, 2022 (Discussion on Technical aspects) - IESA Discussion on niche ACC Battery Framework - IESA Presentation on Fast charging and long cycle life Sodium-ion Battery solution- Dr. Sarika Kelkar, KPIT Discussion on Battery Swapping - IESA  

Discussion points: Introduction of New Members Update on Central Electricity Regulatory Commission (Ancillary Services) Regulations, 2022 (Discussion on Technical aspects) - IESA Discussion on niche ACC Battery Framework - IESA Presentation on Fast charging and long cycle life Sodium-ion Battery solution- Dr. Sarika Kelkar, KPIT Discussion on Battery Swapping - IESA  

Discussion points: Introduction of New Members Inputs for Niche ACC criteria / definition  - IESA Inputs for Accelerated life cycle testing for ACC PLI - IESA Inputs for the Battery Swapping Policy with focus on discussion around interoperability – Exicom, Sun Mobility and others Discussion on Battery Waste Management Rules - IESA  

Discussion points: Battery Fire & Safety and Industry guidelines Policy by Akshay Kumar, IESA Battery Swapping Policy by Niti Aayog by Akshay Atreja, IESA  

Discussion points: Discussion on e-rickshaw fire near Jamia Nagar metro station in Delhi – 15 minutes - Akshay Kumar, IESA Electrical Safety for EV Station – 30 minutes – Brijesh Malik, VP, DEHN INDIA (P) Limited Niche ACC Battery PLI- IESA’s next step – 15 minutes, Dr. Rahul Walawalkar, IESA  

Discussion points: Discussion on CEA’s Measures relating to Safety & Electric Supply Regulations-2022 - Akshay Kumar, IESA Developing partnership models for energy storage innovation in India - Ajinkya Kamat, IESA    

Discussion Points 1. Electricity (promoting renewable energy through Green Energy Open Access) Rules, 2021 2. India achieves 100 GW Milestone of Installed Renewable Energy Capacity 3. MNRE “Introduction of new modes in Solar Park Scheme” 4. Ministry of power sets up a Regulatory Compliance Monitoring division 5. Promotion of Hydrogen as automotive Fuel 6. POSOCO report on Reactive Power Management and Voltage Control Ancillary Services (VCAS) in India 7. Prime Minister Narendra Modi launched a National Automobile Scrappage Policy 8. IESA request to finalize MoEFCC “Draft Battery Waste Management Rules, 2020” 9. Presentation before CERC during Public Hearing on Draft Ancillary Services Regulations, 2021 10. Inputs to MNRE on budget requirement for Storage projects 11. Assam EV Policy 12. Odisha EV Policy

Discussion Points Toyota’s stance on popularising and adoption of xEVs”, Mr Manas Chakraborty, Manager, Toyota Motor-Asia Pacific Future Batteries and Critical Minerals in Western Australia, Bhanu Rahoni, Director- Trade and Investment, Government of Western Australia ES and EV Tender Updates  

Discussion Points Factors to be considered for establishing a Cell Manufacturing Plant, Mr Bhawani Shankar, VP, Lucas TVS; Mr Venigalla Praveen, Manager, Strategy and BD, Lucas TVS Discussion on Increasing Energy Efficiency of Chest Freezers and Chest coolers through Thermal Energy Storage, Mr Vishnu Sasidharan, VP New Product Initiatives, Pluss Advanced Technologies Pvt. Ltd. Update on Expression Of Interest for Lithium ore offtake by KABIL, Mr Akash Saraf, Sr Analyst, CES India ES and EV Tender Updates

Discussion points: “Lightning & Surge Protection for Energy Storage System” – Dr Vikas Almadi, Managing Director, Vrinda Nano Technologies.

Discussion points: “Lightning & Surge Protection for Energy Storage System” – Dr Vikas Almadi, Managing Director, Vrinda Nano Technologies.

On 4th June 2021,IESA had organized a close room virtual roundtable among key raw materials players, government officials, and potential manufacturers to discuss on the requirement.