Energy storage system factory in Calcutta

Is Vikram Solar launching a 1gwh facility?

Company to launch a 1GWh facility, expandable up to 5 GWh. 6th March, Kolkata: – Vikram Solar, one of India's largest solar photo-voltaic (“PV”) module manufacturing company in India, plans to setup a 1GWh fully integrated Solid-state Cell and Battery manufacturing facility with proprietary Battery Management System (BMS) technology.

What is a battery energy storage system?

As demand for round-the-clock clean energy grows, Battery Energy Storage Systems (BESS) present a key solution for efficient energy storage. Through the addition of BESS to its portfolio, Vikram Solar aims to offer an integrated solution that combines power generation and storage, enhancing further our position as a one stop solution provider.

Where is Vikram Solar based?

Headquartered in Kolkata, West Bengal, it is one of the largest PV module manufacturers in India with cumulative production capacity of 4.5 GW. Vikram Solar is a 'Top Performer' in PVEL's PV Module Reliability scorecard and has been included in the Tier 1 solar PV modules manufacturer list of Bloomberg NEF.

Where is the New Cossipore Generating Station located?

The project will be placed in the New Cossipore Generating Station, the location of which is 28, Jheel Road, Kolkata -700002. The developer to be chosen will undertake the project under the model of Build, Own, Operate, and Transfer (BOOT). Once the agreement term is over, CESC will take over the project at a meager price of INR 1.