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Business Objective and Strategy
Exicom undertook a pioneering initiative with Power Grid Corporation of India Limited (PGCIL) to deploy two cuing-edge baery energy storage systems aimed at frequency and voltage regulation. The business objective was to introduce reliable and efficient energy storage solutions that could enhance grid stability and support sustainable power management. The strategy involved employing high-capacity lithium-ion and advanced lead-acid baery technologies to ensure optimal performance and longevity.
User Experiences
The successful deployment of Exicom's battery energy storage solutions yielded positive user experiences for PGCIL:
• Improved Grid Stability: The implemented solutions significantly enhanced grid stability, resulting in reduced power disruptions and improved power reliability for end-users.
• Sustainable Power Management: The adoption of advanced battery technologies promoted sustainable power management, reducing dependency on conventional power sources and supporting renewable energy integration.
Benefits and Outcomes
Exicom's battery energy storage solutions delivered a host of benefits and positive outcomes:
• Frequency and Voltage Regulation: The deployed energy storage systems successfully facilitated frequency and voltage regulation within the grid, ensuring a stable and reliable power supply.
• High-Performance Lithium-ion Battery Solution (500KW for 30min):
- Long Life Span: The lithium-ion battery solution boasted a remarkable 10-year life span with 4,000 cycles, offering a long-lasting energy storage
solution.
- Grid Stability: The advanced lead-acid battery solution effectively contributed 500KW for 30min, helping to manage power fluctuations and maintain consistent power quality.
- Efficient Round Trip Efficiency: With an impressive 90% DC-DC round trip efficiency, the lithium-ion batteries maximized energy transfer and utilization.
- Fast Charging Rate: The batteries could be charged from the rated Depth of Discharge (DoD) to full capacity in just 3 hours, ensuring quick turnaround times for recharging.
- With its 2P6S configuration of 80Ah 3.2V cells and 36 such modules in series, making 690V per string and 4 such strings in parallel resulting in 398KWh capacity, it offers an advanced and high-capacity energy storage solution.
• Advanced Lead Acid Battery Solution:
- Grid Stability: The advanced lead-acid battery solution effectively contributed 500KW for 30min, helping to manage power fluctuations and maintain consistent power quality.
Conclusion
Exicom's innovative battery energy storage solutions, executed in collaboration with Power Grid Corporation of India Limited (PGCIL), marked a significant milestone in advancing grid stability and sustainable power management. The high-performance lithium-ion batteries, with their long life span and efficient charging, provided a reliable and resilient energy storage solution. Additionally, the advanced lead-acid battery solution played a vital role in maintaining consistent power quality and grid stability. Through these projects, Exicom reinforced its commitment to driving positive change in the energy sector and contributed to building a greener and more reliable energy future. The successful execution of the PGCIL pilot project stands as a testament to Exicom's expertise in delivering state-of-the-art battery energy storage solutions and its dedication to creating an impact through "Innovative Energy."
