BESS- Battery Energy Storage System

Description

Some Frequently Asked Questions For BESS…

1) Is your Product/idea already available in India?

Currently, large-scale Battery Energy Storage Systems (BESS) exist in India, mostly for industrial or utility-level applications. Home-scale or small-community BESS solutions are rare and not widely deployed. Traditional inverters and tubular batteries dominate the residential backup market, but they lack smart storage, renewable integration, and real-time energy management.

Our project focuses on scalable, modular BESS units for homes, schools, and small businesses, which is still largely untapped in India.

2) Is it available globally?

Globally, yes — BESS technology is available in countries like the USA, Germany, Australia, and China, often in smart grid and renewable integration projects. However, most solutions are high-cost, industrial-scale, and not tailored for affordable home or small-scale use.

3) If it is available in India or Globally, what different you are planning in your project?

Our BESS differs in three main ways:

1. Affordability and scale: Designed to be modular, so a single home or small business can use it without industrial-level costs.

2. Smart energy management: Unlike traditional inverters, our system monitors consumption, charge/discharge cycles, and renewable energy usage intelligently.

3. Local optimization: Tailored for Indian electricity patterns, grid fluctuations, and common solar panel usage, making it practical for Indian homes and communities.

4) How it can help Masses vs. products available in India like Tubular Batteries, Lithium-Ion Batteries, or Generator Back-up System?

• Traditional tubular batteries: cheap but low efficiency, short life, toxic chemicals, not smart.

• Lithium-ion batteries: efficient but expensive, often not integrated with smart home energy management.

• Generators: polluting, noisy, and expensive to run.

BESS Advantage:

• Stores solar or off-peak electricity for later use.

• Reduces dependence on grid outages or fossil-fuel generators.

• Modular: can scale for individual homes or small communities.

• Real-time monitoring improves reliability and safety.

Mass adoption can bring clean, reliable, and smarter electricity backup to millions of households, schools, and small businesses.

5) How it can help in saving money for Masses

• Reduces electricity bills by storing off-peak electricity or surplus solar power.

• Avoids expensive diesel generator use during outages.

• Longer battery lifespan than traditional tubular batteries → fewer replacements.

• Scalable units mean people only pay for what they need, unlike industrial systems.

For a typical home using solar panels, BESS can save up to 20–30% on electricity costs annually.

6) How it will help in saving Environment?

• Reduces reliance on diesel generators → lowers CO₂ emissions and air pollution.

• Enables better utilization of solar and wind energy, reducing wastage.

• Longer-lasting batteries reduce electronic waste compared to short-lifespan tubular batteries.

• Promotes clean energy adoption at a mass scale, helping India meet renewable energy targets.

7) How you will take certification of technology which you will use in it?

• We will follow Bureau of Indian Standards (BIS) and Central Electricity Authority (CEA) guidelines for energy storage systems.

• Batteries will comply with IS 16046 / IEC 62133 standards for lithium-ion safety.

• For efficiency and environmental compliance, certifications like ISO 9001, ISO 14001, CE (if exported) will be targeted.

• Testing labs: accredited electrical testing labs in India (like ERDA, CPRI) will validate prototypes for safety, performance, and reliability.

8) How you will make this product on mass level if your project is successful?

• Local manufacturing partnerships: Collaborate with Indian battery and electronics manufacturers for cost-effective production.

• Modular design: Units can be produced in batches for homes first, then scaled for communities or schools.

• Supply chain: Use local suppliers for batteries, inverters, and control systems to reduce cost and improve scalability.

• Automation: Semi-automated assembly lines for consistent quality and faster production.

• Pilot programs: Deploy in selected neighborhoods to validate before full-scale rollout.

9) How much money you will need for a Final Product?

• For a home-scale BESS unit, estimated cost: ₹50,000–₹70,000 per unit (prototype + certification + production).

• For scaling to small communities or schools, a pilot project may require ₹5–10 lakhs.

• Fundraising contributions from individual supporters (₹500–₹2,000) will help cover prototype enhancement, testing, and small-scale demonstration.

• Industrial-scale mass production will require separate investment/funding rounds.

10) Do you need any technical partner to complete this project as it’s a technical product?

Yes. Technical collaboration will strengthen development:

• Battery manufacturer: for safe, long-life lithium-ion modules.

• Electronics & inverter expert: for control systems, charge/discharge logic, and safety mechanisms.

• Renewable energy consultant: for integration with solar/wind systems.

• Testing labs: accredited labs for certification and validation.

Partnerships will help reduce development time, ensure safety, and optimize cost, while keeping the project feasible for Indian homes and communities.