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SUMMARY:Battery Waste Management Rules (BWMR) Clarification on Battery Recycling
DESCRIPTION:#image_title\nStakeholder Consultation on EPR Clarifications for Battery Recycling in India \nAs India accelerates its transition toward electric mobility and energy storage\, the need for a robust and transparent battery recycling ecosystem has become increasingly critical. Extended Producer Responsibility (EPR) under the Battery Waste Management Rules (BWMR) plays a central role in ensuring environmentally sound disposal\, recycling\, and reuse of batteries across the value chain. However\, stakeholders continue to face ambiguity around compliance obligations\, implementation mechanisms\, and role definitions. \nIn this context\, NETRA is convening a focused stakeholder consultation to deliberate on EPR applicability across the battery ecosystem—including cell manufacturers\, battery pack assemblers\, EV OEMs\, importers\, brand owners\, Battery Energy Storage System (BESS) developers\, and battery-as-a-service providers. The session aims to bring clarity on regulatory expectations while addressing practical challenges faced by industry players. \nA key objective of the consultation is to decode Producer Responsibility obligations under EPR\, particularly in complex value chains involving multiple stakeholders and cross-border supply flows. Discussions will also explore compliance pathways\, reporting requirements\, and traceability mechanisms aligned with CPCB guidelines. \nThe consultation will further serve as a platform to identify policy gaps\, operational bottlenecks\, and areas requiring regulatory refinement. By gathering industry insights and recommendations\, NETRA aims to support evidence-based inputs to the Ministry of Environment\, Forest and Climate Change (MoEFCC) and the Central Pollution Control Board (CPCB). \nThis dialogue is expected to play a crucial role in shaping a practical\, enforceable\, and industry-aligned EPR framework—ensuring sustainable battery life-cycle management while supporting India’s circular economy and clean energy goals.
URL:https://netraglobal.org/event/battery-waste-management-rules-bwmr-clarification-on-battery-recycling/
LOCATION:Virtual
CATEGORIES:Stakeholder Consultation
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DTSTART;TZID=Asia/Kolkata:20260806T160000
DTEND;TZID=Asia/Kolkata:20260806T173000
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SUMMARY:CEA Advisory on 100% Grid-Forming Inverters for Upcoming BESS Projects
DESCRIPTION:#image\nGrid-Forming Inverters in India’s Renewable Energy Transition: Ensuring Stability in High-RE Power Systems \nWith the rapid growth of renewable energy (RE) capacity and Battery Energy Storage Systems (BESS) in India\, the grid is undergoing a fundamental transformation driven by inverter-based resources. Currently\, most solar and BESS installations rely on grid-following inverters\, which depend on an existing grid signal to operate. While effective in strong grids\, large-scale deployment of these systems is now creating significant technical challenges for grid stability and system reliability. \nA key concern is the declining Short Circuit Ratio (SCR)\, which indicates weakening system strength as inverter-based generation replaces conventional synchronous generation. This has led to increased power system oscillations\, voltage instability\, and frequency control challenges. As more RE and BESS projects are integrated using only grid-following inverters\, these risks are expected to intensify\, posing serious concerns for secure and reliable grid operation. \nIn response\, the Central Electricity Authority (CEA) has highlighted the critical role of grid-forming inverters in strengthening India’s power system. Unlike grid-following technologies\, grid-forming inverters can establish voltage and frequency references\, enhance system strength\, and enable black start capability—making them essential for RE-rich corridors and future-ready grids. \nTo address these challenges\, CEA has recommended the adoption of 100% grid-forming inverters in upcoming BESS projects. This marks a significant shift in India’s grid planning and renewable integration strategy. \nTo support this transition\, NETRA is organizing a stakeholder consultation to evaluate technical\, commercial\, and regulatory implications. The discussion will bring together developers\, OEMs\, policymakers\, utilities\, and experts to identify implementation pathways\, assess cost impacts\, and enable a smooth transition toward a stable\, resilient\, and high-renewable power system.
URL:https://netraglobal.org/event/cea-advisory-on-100-grid-forming-inverters-for-upcoming-bess-projects/
LOCATION:Virtual
CATEGORIES:Stakeholder Consultation
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DTSTART;TZID=Asia/Kolkata:20260817T143000
DTEND;TZID=Asia/Kolkata:20260817T153000
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SUMMARY:NETRA Members Meeting: Proposed ACC Battery Component Manufacturing Scheme
DESCRIPTION:We are conducting a NETRA Members Meeting on Proposed ACC Battery Component Manufacturing Scheme. \nKey Discussion Points- \nThe session will address the following critical topics under the proposed ACC Battery Component Manufacturing Scheme: \n\nDomestic Value Addition (DVA): Component-wise DVA requirements versus the minimum DVA threshold for eligibility\nSubsidy Structure: Capital expenditure (Capex) subsidy versus subsidy on sale\nFiscal Policy Rationalization: Aligning fiscal policies and duty structures to support indigenous component manufacturing\nNational Infrastructure Needs: Establishing testing\, certification\, and qualification infrastructure at the national level\n\nBased on the current proposed framework\, Let’s discuss on the above points and share our inputs with ministry. \nMeeting Details- \nDate: 17th August 2026 \nTime: 2:30–3:30 PM IST \nWho should attend- \nThis meeting is applicable for: \n\nBattery cell manufacturers\nManufacturers of key cell components: cathode\, anode\, electrolyte\, separator\, copper foil\nProducers of raw materials for battery cell components\n\nParticipation eligibility: Open exclusively to NETRA members. \nFor registration & queries: Email: debi@netraglobal.org and Mobile: +91 96997 19818
URL:https://netraglobal.org/event/netra-members-meeting-proposed-acc-battery-component-manufacturing-scheme/
LOCATION:Virtual
CATEGORIES:Members Only
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DTSTART;TZID=Asia/Kolkata:20260818T150000
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SUMMARY:National Virtual Forum on Floating Solar + Battery Storage
DESCRIPTION:NETRA is organising a virtual forum on floating solar + Battery storage\, considering its opportunities\, challenges\, recent PM-SSY scheme impact\, and implementation roadmap. \nThe Union Cabinet approved the Pradhan Mantri Surya Sarovar Yojana (PM-SSY) with an outlay of ₹5\,070 crore to promote floating solar projects with battery storage across reservoirs and inland water bodies. It optimizes water surfaces (reservoirs\, dams\, and industrial ponds) to generate clean energy while preventing land-use conflicts. The approval follows the recent assessment undertaken by the National Institute of Solar Energy (NISE)\, which has estimated a floating solar potential of approximately 102.18 GWp across reservoirs and other suitable inland water bodies in the country. \nAim: To expand India’s floating solar capacity from its present ~700 MW to 5\,700 MW by adding 5\,000 MW of capacity coupled with 10\,000 MWh of energy storage\, mitigating land acquisition bottlenecks\, reducing water evaporation losses\, and enhancing power grid reliability. \n\nKEY FEATURES: \n\n\nSubstantial Capacity Target: Targets the development of 5\,000 MW of Floating Solar Photovoltaic (FSPV) projects across all States and Union Territories between FY 2026-27 and FY 2030-31.\nMandatory Co-Located Energy Storage: Integrates Energy Storage Systems (ESS) providing a minimum 2-hour storage duration (totaling 10\,000 MWh capacity) to supply power during peak demand hours and reduce renewable energy curtailment.\nCentral Financial Assistance (CFA): Provides ₹1 crore per MW as post-commissioning central financial support to developers\, helping bridge the ~25% higher capital cost of floating solar platforms compared to ground-mounted solar.\nProject De-Risking Grants: Offers up to ₹50 lakh per project for initial technical feasibility studies\, including bathymetry and hydrography surveys\, solar yield calculations\, and aquatic ecological impact assessments.\nAatmanirbhar Manufacturing Push: Boosts indigenous manufacturing across the entire value chain\, including floatation platforms\, anchoring/mooring systems\, PV modules\, and storage batteries.\n\nThis program has the potential to cut nearly 10 million tonnes of CO₂ annually and create 16\,000-17\,000 jobs\, advancing India’s net-zero and Viksit Bharat goals. \nFor any queries and participation\, reach us at- debi@netraglobal.org
URL:https://netraglobal.org/event/national-virtual-forum-on-floating-solar-battery-storage/
LOCATION:Virtual
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DTSTART;TZID=Asia/Kolkata:20260824T160000
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SUMMARY:Deliberation on Domestic Manufacturing Status for BMS\, EMS\, Battery Containers and Battery Cells for Grid Applications
DESCRIPTION:NETRA is organizing a members-only deliberation on the current status of domestic manufacturing for key grid-scale battery energy storage system (BESS) components. The Ministry of Power has sought industry inputs to support the policy roadmap and related considerations for domestic manufacturing in the energy-storage value chain. This deliberation will help consolidate NETRA members’ perspectives on domestic capability\, imported dependencies\, suppliers\, certification readiness\, and gaps requiring policy support.\n\nParticipation: NETRA members only\nMode: Virtual meeting\n\nDiscussion areas\nThe session will cover the following four segments:\n\nEnergy Management Systems (EMS): Major hardware and software sub-components\, indicative cost breakup\, current domestic manufacturing capacity\, imported components\, and key domestic suppliers.\nBattery Management Systems (BMS): Major sub-components and their cost breakup\, domestic manufacturing capacity at battery-cell and container level\, import dependence\, domestic and international suppliers\, and certification status of domestic suppliers.\nBattery Containers: Major sub-components excluding battery cells\, cost breakup\, domestic manufacturing capacity\, imported components\, and key domestic suppliers.\nBattery Cells: Major cell-level sub-components\, cost breakup\, current domestic manufacturing capacity\, imported components\, and domestic suppliers.\n\n\nYour active participation and practical inputs will be valuable in ensuring that NETRA’s submission accurately reflects the present state of India’s BESS manufacturing ecosystem and the measures needed to strengthen it.\n\nWe request members to join the deliberation and share relevant info\, experience\, manufacturing perspectives\, supplier information\, and policy recommendations.
URL:https://netraglobal.org/event/deliberation-on-domestic-manufacturing-status-for-bms-ems-battery-containers-and-battery-cells-for-grid-applications/
LOCATION:Virtual
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DTSTART;TZID=Asia/Kolkata:20260826T100000
DTEND;TZID=Asia/Kolkata:20260826T170000
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SUMMARY:Conference on Energy Management for C&I Sector (RE + Energy Storage for Data Centers\, Telecom\, IT\, Banking & Critical Infrastructures)
DESCRIPTION:NETRA is organizing a Conference on Energy Management for Commercial & Industrial Sector ( Renewables + Energy Storage for Data Centres\, Telecom Infra\, IT\, Banking Facilities & Critical Infrastructures)\nIndia’s commercial and industrial (C&I) sector is entering a decisive phase where energy costs\, reliability\, and decarbonization are converging. Rapid growth in data centres\, telecom networks\, IT campuses\, and banking infrastructure has made uninterrupted\, high‑quality power a boardroom priority. This focused event brings together energy leaders\, infrastructure operators\, technology providers\, policymakers\, and investors to explore how renewable energy plus battery energy storage systems (BESS) can deliver 24×7 power quality\, cost savings\, and measurable progress toward net‑zero targets.\n\nEvent Details-\nDate: 26th August 2026\nTime: 10 AM – 5 PM IST\nVenue: The Royal Orchid\, 83/ A\, N G Acharya Marg\, Adj to Chembur Railway Station\, Chembur East\, Mumbai\, Maharashtra 400071\, India\n\nRegistration Details- \nFor NETRA Members- Free passes \ncontact us- tushar@netraglobal.org OR +91 9404999270 \nNon-Member: INR 15\,000+ 2700 (GST) per delegate (till 12th August 2026)\, INR 20\,000+ 3600 (GST) per delegate (from 13th August 2026) \n\nRegistration link- https://forms.gle/2ZCs5qm1TeYJVPC27 \n\n \nFocus Areas-\n\nRenewables + BESS architectures for C&I – System design\, Installation and operation\nResilience for critical infrastructure: diesel generators usage optimisation\, peak saving\nCost optimization & tariff management : ToD arbitrage\, contract demand reduction\, etc.\nPolicy\, regulation & incentives: Transmission waiver\, and subsidy scheme\, captive plant\nTechnology roadmaps (Battery technologies\, solar\, alternate technologies)\nProject development & financing: Bankability\, OPEX vs CAPEX models\n\nWho Should Attend-\nThis event is tailored for:\n\nData centre operators\, cloud and colocation providers\, and DC infrastructure planners\nTelecom tower companies\, mobile network operators\, and infrastructure service providers.\nCIOs/CTOs\, facility heads\, and sustainability leaders from IT campuses\, BFSI\, and large commercial buildings.\nEPCs\, BESS integrators\, renewable developers\, and EMS platform providers serving the C&I market\nInvestors\, lenders\, and policymakers looking to understand the risk‑return and regulatory landscape of C&I storage and renewables in India.\n\nSpeaker Poster
URL:https://netraglobal.org/event/conference-on-energy-management-for-ci-sector-re-energy-storage-for-data-centers-telecom-it-banking-critical-infrastructures/
LOCATION:The Royal Orchid\, 83/ A\, N G Acharya Marg\, Adj to Chembur Railway Station\, Chembur East\, Mumbai\, Maharashtra 400071\, India\, Mumbai\, Maharashtra\, India
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