As Battery Energy Storage Systems (BESS) scale up across India to support our clean energy transition, safety remains paramount — especially given the flammable nature of lithium-based chemistries.
To address this, NETRA recently hosted a focused discussion on the Draft Central Electricity Authority (Measures relating to Safety and Electric Supply) (First Amendment) Regulations, 2025. We were honored to have Dr. Vikram Singh share the regulatory perspective of CEA, walking us through the background, rationale, and structure of the draft.
The session sparked a rich exchange of ideas from stakeholders across the industry, covering critical topics such as:
✅ Suitability and feasibility of water-based suppression systems
✅ Potential alternatives like water additives
✅ Siting challenges due to limited water availability
✅ Importance of early detection systems and global standard evolution
Need for sophisticated data monitoring, earthing protocols, and clarity on the responsible parties across the value chain—from manufacturing to deployment
We appreciate the thoughtful suggestions and acknowledge the relevance of global learnings and flexibility in implementation.