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World’s first ever thermal battery plant launched in Andhra Pradesh, India: Details
World’s first ever thermal battery plant launched in Andhra Pradesh, India: Details, Highlights
The world’s first-ever thermal battery plant owned by Bharat Energy Storage Technology Private Limited (BEST) was inaugurated in Amravati, Andhra Pradesh by Chief Minister N Chandrababu Naidu.
This thermal battery plant aims to create new energy storage form that is expected to have commercial applications, while also maintaining low carbon footprint and less dependent on external factors like weather.
The thermal battery plant will begin its commercial operations from May 2019.
The Bharat Energy Storage Technology Private Limited (BEST)is planning to create a battery capacity of 1000MW. This is expected to be upgraded to a 10GW capacity by 2025.
The thermal battery is based on alternative sources of energy production, and its presence is expected to reduce dependence on fossil fuels. It provides energy solutions for electrical grids, transport, and telecom services. Before we look at its applications, here is a lowdown on the science behind thermal battery technology. This plant is based on technology patented in India by Dr. Patrick Glynn in 2016.
The thermal battery is proved as the perfect alternative to non-renewable energy sources. It is considered to be even better than solar energy. It will be the energy source for power telecommunications services, electrical grids, electric vehicles (electric buses, on a single charge expected to run for upto 800kms).
