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SCCL to Store Solar Power Using Battery Technology
Singareni Collieries Company Limited (SCCL) will implement a Battery Energy Storage System (BESS) to store excess solar power, cutting costs and addressing energy losses while boosting operational efficiency.
August 28, 2024. By EI News Network

Singareni Collieries Company Limited (SCCL), a state-owned coal mining firm in Telangana, plans to implement a Battery Energy Storage System (BESS) using advanced technology. This system will store excess solar energy in batteries and ensure the efficient use of the energy generated for immediate needs.
As per the firm, the latest technology will help store solar power generated during the day for use at night. This move is expected not only to enhance energy management and reduce SCCL’s energy costs but also to address significant power losses caused by the absence of storage facilities.
Currently, SCCL generates 1,200 MW of thermal power and 272 MW of solar power through its plants. However, due to the absence of a dedicated storage mechanism, any excess solar energy produced is supplied directly to the grid, resulting in a monthly loss of approximately 4 lakh units of power. This energy loss compels the company to purchase power at INR 6.65 per unit during regular hours and at an even higher rate of INR 7.65 per unit during peak hours between 6 pm and 10 pm, adding to its operational costs.
To address these challenges, SCCL has decided to set up a pilot BESS unit at its Mandamarri area operations, with an investment of INR 5 crore. The company plans to initially establish a 1 MW storage unit with a discharge capacity of 2.5 MW, allowing the stored power to be utilised during nighttime for the company’s operational needs. As per reports, tenders have already been invited for the procurement of batteries, marking a significant step towards the project’s implementation.
GS Janakiram, SCCL’s General Manager (E&M), Solar Energy, explained that the initiative was driven by the company’s frequent need to supply excess solar power to the grid due to a lack of storage capacity. He pointed out that this situation not only resulted in a loss of potential savings but also increased the company’s reliance on costly power purchases. The introduction of the battery energy storage system is intended to minimise these losses and reduce overall energy expenses.
SCCL’s shift towards utilising battery storage is part of its broader strategy to enhance its energy efficiency and optimise power usage across its operations. This initiative aligns with the company’s ongoing efforts to expand its renewable energy portfolio while continuing to excel in both coal production and thermal power generation. With this pilot project, SCCL is positioning itself at the forefront of energy innovation, setting an example for other industrial players in the country.
If successful, the BESS could pave the way for larger-scale deployments, further bolstering SCCL’s capabilities in managing energy more effectively and sustainably, thereby transforming the way it handles its power generation and consumption needs.
As per the firm, the latest technology will help store solar power generated during the day for use at night. This move is expected not only to enhance energy management and reduce SCCL’s energy costs but also to address significant power losses caused by the absence of storage facilities.
Currently, SCCL generates 1,200 MW of thermal power and 272 MW of solar power through its plants. However, due to the absence of a dedicated storage mechanism, any excess solar energy produced is supplied directly to the grid, resulting in a monthly loss of approximately 4 lakh units of power. This energy loss compels the company to purchase power at INR 6.65 per unit during regular hours and at an even higher rate of INR 7.65 per unit during peak hours between 6 pm and 10 pm, adding to its operational costs.
To address these challenges, SCCL has decided to set up a pilot BESS unit at its Mandamarri area operations, with an investment of INR 5 crore. The company plans to initially establish a 1 MW storage unit with a discharge capacity of 2.5 MW, allowing the stored power to be utilised during nighttime for the company’s operational needs. As per reports, tenders have already been invited for the procurement of batteries, marking a significant step towards the project’s implementation.
GS Janakiram, SCCL’s General Manager (E&M), Solar Energy, explained that the initiative was driven by the company’s frequent need to supply excess solar power to the grid due to a lack of storage capacity. He pointed out that this situation not only resulted in a loss of potential savings but also increased the company’s reliance on costly power purchases. The introduction of the battery energy storage system is intended to minimise these losses and reduce overall energy expenses.
SCCL’s shift towards utilising battery storage is part of its broader strategy to enhance its energy efficiency and optimise power usage across its operations. This initiative aligns with the company’s ongoing efforts to expand its renewable energy portfolio while continuing to excel in both coal production and thermal power generation. With this pilot project, SCCL is positioning itself at the forefront of energy innovation, setting an example for other industrial players in the country.
If successful, the BESS could pave the way for larger-scale deployments, further bolstering SCCL’s capabilities in managing energy more effectively and sustainably, thereby transforming the way it handles its power generation and consumption needs.
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