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Volks Energie has completed a multi-location Ni-Cd battery bank project for Power Grid Corporation of India Limited (PGCIL) in Kargil, Leh, and Yamunanagar. The project involved replacing VRLA batteries with Ni-Cd batteries to enhance reliability in extreme conditions.

Execution took place from March 20, 2025, to January 30, 2026, with temperatures in Kargil reaching -9°C. The project included installation, testing, and commissioning of systems across critical substations, demonstrating operational resilience in challenging environments.