Kerala Assembly: Minister says govt to prioritise battery energy storage systems to tackle power crisis
The Kerala government is prioritizing the implementation of battery energy storage systems (BESS) to address a significant power deficit caused by weak monsoons and record-high demand. Six new BESS projects are expected to provide 1,500 MW of storage capacity by late 2026 to help stabilize the state's electricity grid.
Why it matters
This initiative highlights the critical shift toward large-scale energy storage as a necessary infrastructure solution for regions vulnerable to climate-induced power instability and reliance on hydroelectricity.
The Kerala government will give priority to implementing battery energy storage systems (BESS) for tackling the peak demand issues in the State’s power sector, Electricity Minister Sunny Joseph informed the State Legislative Assembly on Wednesday (July 1, 2026), adding that the State faced a shortage of about 900 megawatts (MW).
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