Perinjanam Launches India's First Panchayat-Level Battery Energy Storage System Project with ₹2 Crore Funding
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Perinjanam panchayat in Kerala will implement India's first Battery Energy Storage System (BESS) to store 3.16 MW of solar energy. The ₹2 crore project aims to supply electricity during peak night hours, enhancing revenue through higher tariffs. The initiative builds on Perinjanam's strong solar power usage, with 860 households generating solar energy since 2018.

Feb 27, 2026, 10:23 PM