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SUMMARY:Masterclass on Fire Safety for BESS Projects
DESCRIPTION:NETRA is conducting an online Masterclass on Fire Safety for BESS Projects\, scheduled for Tuesday\, 8 September 2026\, from 10:00 AM to 5:30 PM. \nKey Highlights:\n\n8 modules and 10+ global BESS experts\nSpeakers from UL\, FSAI\, MNRE\, CEA\, BIS and container manufacturers and project developers\nDetailed CEA guidelines will be discussed\, BIS\, UL an IEC standards will be discussed\nFire suppression\, testing and detection and mitigation will be covered\n\n\nRegistration fee- \n\nNETRA Members : Free (For registration link connect with NETRA team) \nNon-members: INR 15\,000 + 2700 (GST) per delegate until 31 August 2026. \nRegistrations on or after 1 September 2026: INR 20\,000 + 3600 (GST) per delegate \nRegistration and payment link- https://forms.gle/NLwBuLSY7aL299Hv9 \nBESS fire safety is critical for India as battery storage deployment expands across renewable energy projects\, grid-scale applications\, critical infrastructure\, and commercial and industrial (C&I) facilities. While BESS enables the integration of variable renewable power\, grid balancing\, backup supply\, peak-load management\, and improved energy reliability\, failures such as thermal runaway can lead to fire\, explosion\, toxic gas release\, equipment damage\, and prolonged outages. Incidents at storage sites could also disrupt essential services\, threaten nearby communities\, damage investor and public confidence\, and increase insurance and project costs. This makes fire safety a core requirement—not an afterthought—covering safe cell and system design\, robust battery-management and thermal-management systems\, early detection of smoke\, heat and flammable gases\, appropriate suppression and ventilation\, electrical protection\, adequate separation distances\, emergency-response planning\, trained personnel\, and regular testing and independent audits. India’s emerging regulatory focus on BESS hazard detection\, suppression\, ventilation and fire-safety audits further highlights the need to embed safety throughout the project lifecycle\, from technology selection and site planning to commissioning\, operation and end-of-life management.\n\nWhat the masterclass covers\nThe programme includes eight practical\, module-based sessions on: \n\nUnderstanding BESS fire and explosion hazards\, including thermal runaway\, off-gassing\, propagation\, reignition\, and stranded energy\nHazard identification and risk assessment through HAZID\, HAZOP\, FMEA\, bow-tie analysis\, and global case studies\nKey codes and standards\, including NFPA 855\, UL 9540\, UL 9540A\, NFPA 72\, IEC 62933\, IEC 62619\, and relevant Indian requirements\nSafe BESS design and site planning\, including enclosure\, spacing\, containment\, access\, drainage\, electrical/HVAC systems\, and control-room considerations\nDetection\, alarm\, ventilation\, and explosion-protection systems\nWater-based and gaseous fire-suppression strategies\, along with testing and maintenance considerations\nEmergency response\, firefighting coordination\, incident command\, evacuation\, post-incident cooling\, and re-energization\nLifecycle safety\, commissioning\, operational monitoring\, audits\, and end-of-life/re-purposing best practices\n\n\nWho should attend \n\nThis masterclass will be particularly relevant for: \n\nBESS developers and system integrators\nEPC contractors and battery manufacturers\nRenewable-energy companies and utilities\nC&I facility managers and critical-infrastructure operators\nConsultants\, insurers\, regulators\, fire-service professionals\, and emergency responders\n\nWe encourage you to register early and nominate relevant members of your design\, engineering\, HSE\, operations\, and emergency-response teams. \nFor registration or further information\, please contact: \nDebi Prasad Dash- debi@netraglobal.org | +91 96997 19818 \nTushar Kakade- tushar@netraglobal.org | +91 94049 99270 \nWe look forward to your participation in strengthening fire-safety practices across India’s growing BESS ecosystem.
URL:https://netraglobal.org/event/masterclass-on-fire-safety-for-bess-projects/
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SUMMARY:Join the NETRA Delegation to China 2026: Solar PV\, Battery & Energy Storage Expos
DESCRIPTION:NETRA (Net-zero Energy Transition Association) invites industry professionals\, developers\, and stakeholders to join our exclusive business delegation to Guangzhou\, China. Explore the absolute forefront of clean energy technology\, expand your global network\, and gain critical market insights. \n\nDates: 15th – 20th September 2026\nLocation: Guangzhou\, China \nDelegation Highlights \n\n18th Solar PV & Energy Storage World Expo 2026 (16–18 Sept)\n\nAccess 2\,000+ global exhibitors across 180\,000 S.Q.M of exhibition space.\nDeep dive into a special focus on cutting-edge Sodium-Ion technology.\nNetwork with participants from over 20+ countries.\n\n\n11th World Battery & Energy Storage Industry Expo – WBE (16–18 Sept)\n\nKnown as the “Canton Fair” of the battery industry.\nConnect with 700+ battery cell\, pack\, and BESS manufacturers.\nExplore sectors including solid-state batteries\, hydrogen fuel cells\, and swapping facilities.\n\n\nExclusive Technical Tour (19 Sept)\n\nTake part in curated factory visits to see real-world manufacturing setups.\n\n\n\nKey Benefits for NETRA Delegates \n\nGuided Expo Tour: Seamless navigation with professional bilingual group service.\nComplimentary Access: Free passes to the high-level Global Energy Storage Summit.\nFree Accommodation: 2 nights of complimentary hotel stay included.\nVisa Support: Official VISA Invitation Letter documentation provided.\nBusiness Matchmaking: Access to dedicated meeting areas and international buyer matchmaking sessions.\nNetworking Dinner: Entry to the Energy Storage Industry International Exchange Dinner (subject to availability).\nExpert Guidance: Direct industry mentorship and insights from NETRA leadership.\n\nParticipation Fees \n\nNETRA Members: FREE\nNon-Members: $500 USD\n\nHow to Register \n\nEmail your interest: debi@netraglobal.org\nContact Number: +91-9699719818
URL:https://netraglobal.org/event/join-the-netra-delegation-to-china-2026-solar-pv-battery-energy-storage-expos/
LOCATION:Guangzhou\, China
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SUMMARY:CEA’s Proposed Energy Storage Mandate for Renewable Energy Projects
DESCRIPTION:India’s rapid expansion of solar and wind power is increasing the need for greater flexibility\, grid stability and firm renewable energy capacity. Against this backdrop\, the Central Electricity Authority (CEA) has proposed new draft regulations that would require eligible renewable energy projects commissioned after July 2027 to integrate Energy Storage Systems (ESS). \nUnder the draft framework\, ground-mounted solar and wind power projects commissioned after July 2027 would be required to install energy storage with a minimum capacity equivalent to 10% of the renewable energy plant’s installed capacity\, along with a minimum storage duration of two hours. \nThe proposed regulations also envisage progressively stronger storage requirements. Projects commissioned after July 2029 and up to June 2031 would be required to incorporate energy storage with a minimum duration of four hours\, reflecting the growing need for longer-duration flexibility as renewable energy penetration increases across the Indian power system. \nThe proposal comes at a time when India’s electricity grid is facing increasing challenges in managing variable renewable energy generation. High solar output during daytime hours\, combined with limitations in grid flexibility and demand absorption\, can result in renewable energy curtailment. Energy storage can help address this challenge by shifting excess generation to periods of higher demand\, reducing curtailment and supporting more efficient utilization of renewable energy assets. \nBeyond storage requirements\, the CEA draft also proposes that at least 15% of inverters used in renewable energy power plants commissioned after July 2027 should incorporate grid-forming controls. Grid-forming inverters can play an important role in supporting voltage and frequency stability as the share of inverter-based renewable generation rises within the electricity system. \nThese proposed changes could have significant implications for renewable energy developers\, BESS manufacturers\, inverter suppliers\, EPC companies\, utilities\, system operators and investors. While mandatory storage can improve grid resilience and support renewable energy integration\, its implementation will need to carefully consider project economics\, technology readiness\, procurement timelines and the availability of suitable storage solutions. \nNETRA convened a stakeholder consultation to examine the implications of the proposed CEA framework and gather industry perspectives on how mandatory energy storage and grid-forming requirements can be implemented effectively. \nThe discussion brought together experts from the renewable energy and energy storage ecosystem\, including: \nShrine Sivakumar Vepakomma\, Director (Power Systems)\, Solar Energy Corporation of India Limited (SECI)\nNitin Sharma\, Founder & CEO\, Newen Systems Pvt. Ltd.\nMohit Bhargava\, Country Director\, India Energy & Climate Center (IECC)\nNetra Walawalkar\, Vice President\, NetZero Energy Transition Association — Moderator \nThe consultation focused on the appropriate scale and duration of storage\, implications for project costs and tariffs\, technology choices\, grid-forming capabilities\, implementation timelines and the readiness of India’s renewable energy and storage ecosystem. \nThe policy challenge lies in ensuring that energy storage requirements strengthen grid reliability and renewable energy integration without creating unnecessary barriers to project development. A well-designed and phased framework can encourage greater deployment of BESS and other storage technologies while providing developers and manufacturers with sufficient visibility to plan investments and build capabilities. \nAs India moves towards a power system with a substantially higher share of renewable energy\, integrating energy storage and advanced grid-forming technologies will become increasingly important. Developing a predictable regulatory framework will therefore be critical to ensuring that renewable energy growth is supported by the flexibility and reliability required for a resilient clean-energy grid. \nNETRA stakeholder consultation on CEA’s proposed energy storage mandate for renewable energy projects in India
URL:https://netraglobal.org/event/ceas-proposed-energy-storage-mandate-for-renewable-energy-projects/
LOCATION:Virtual
CATEGORIES:Stakeholder Consultation
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SUMMARY:WESD Global Virtual Conference 2026
DESCRIPTION:A Decade of Energy Storage\, A Global View\nNETRA – Net-zero Energy Transition Association invites energy-sector professionals\, policymakers\, businesses\, researchers\, and investors worldwide to the WESD Global Virtual Conference 2026\, marking the 10th edition of World Energy Storage Day. \nWorld Energy Storage Day (WESD) was launched in 2017 by the Global Energy Storage Alliance to accelerate the adoption of energy storage globally. In 2026\, as WESD completes a decade\, NETRA will host a global virtual conference connecting perspectives across Asia Pacific\, Europe\, Africa\, and the Americas. \nThe conference will go beyond market excitement and headline announcements to assess what has genuinely progressed in energy storage over the past decade—and what must happen next for the sector to scale. \nRegister here to attend- https://streamgo.in/WorldEnergyStorageDay/ \nConference Focus \nThe programme will provide a region-by-region view of practical progress\, market development\, and opportunities across three central pillars. \nStorage Technology \nDiscussions will examine advances in: \n\nBattery-cell chemistry and next-generation technologies\nBattery energy storage system design and integration\nResearch\, development\, and innovation\nManufacturing capacity and supply-chain localisation\nSafety\, standards\, testing\, and performance\nRenewable-energy integration and grid applications\n\nPolicy and Regulation \nSessions will cover the market frameworks required to unlock wider adoption\, including: \n\nEnergy-storage policies and regulatory developments\nMarket rules\, procurement mechanisms\, and incentives\nTechnical standards\, safety regulations\, and certification\nGrid integration and project implementation status\nLocal manufacturing and domestic value-chain development\n\nBusiness Models \nThe conference will explore commercial pathways for storage deployment\, including: \n\nGrid-scale storage and utility procurement\nRevenue streams and market participation models\nProject financing\, investment\, and bankability\nCommercial and industrial energy-storage solutions\nRenewable-plus-storage applications\nNew and emerging storage use cases\n\nWhy Attend? \n\nGain a region-by-region snapshot of real-world energy-storage progress since 2017.\nHear perspectives from policymakers\, developers\, manufacturers\, utilities\, technology providers\, financiers\, and investors from APAC\, Europe\, Africa\, and the Americas.\nUnderstand which technology pathways\, policy interventions\, and commercial models are delivering results.\nLearn what challenges remain in scaling projects\, achieving bankability\, building supply chains\, and strengthening safety and standards.\nConnect with a global network working to accelerate the energy transition through energy storage.\n\nWho Should Attend? \nThe conference is relevant for: \n\nPolicymakers and regulators\nUtilities\, DISCOMs\, transmission companies\, and grid operators\nRenewable-energy developers and C&I energy managers\nBESS developers\, EPC contractors\, and O&M service providers\nBattery manufacturers\, recyclers\, component suppliers\, and technology providers\nInvestors\, lenders\, insurers\, consultants\, and advisors\nResearchers\, academic institutions\, think tanks\, and industry associations\n\nAbout World Energy Storage Day \nWorld Energy Storage Day is a global platform established in 2017 by the Global Energy Storage Alliance to build awareness\, promote collaboration\, and accelerate the adoption of energy-storage technologies and applications worldwide. \nThe 2026 edition marks a decade of this collective effort. Through a global virtual format spanning multiple regions and time zones\, the WESD Global Virtual Conference 2026 will bring together stakeholders to reflect on progress\, share actionable experiences\, and identify the priorities required for the next phase of energy-storage growth. \nContact \nFor programme details\, participation\, partnership opportunities\, or general queries\, please contact: \nDebi Prasad Dash\nEmail: debi@netraglobal.org\nMobile: +91 9699719818 \nTushar Kakade\nEmail: tushar@netraglobal.org\nMobile: +91 9404999270
URL:https://netraglobal.org/event/wesd-global-virtual-conference-2026/
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SUMMARY:National Conference on Solar and BESS for Grid + C&I Sector
DESCRIPTION:NETRA is organizing the National Conference on Solar and BESS for Grid + C&I Sector. The conference will bring together power-sector leaders\, grid operators\, policymakers\, BESS technology providers\, renewable-energy developers\, commercial and industrial energy consumers\, investors\, and industry experts to explore the growing role of solar and battery energy storage in India’s energy transition. \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nAbout the Conference\nBattery Energy Storage Systems (BESS) are rapidly becoming essential for a reliable\, flexible\, resilient\, and low-carbon power system. As renewable-energy deployment accelerates\, solar-plus-storage solutions are creating new opportunities to improve grid stability\, manage peak demand\, enhance power quality\, reduce energy costs\, and strengthen energy security for commercial and industrial consumers. \nThis focused industry conference will examine how solar and BESS solutions can support both grid-scale applications and C&I energy requirements. Participants will gain practical insights into technology\, project development\, policy frameworks\, commercial models\, market opportunities\, and successful implementation approaches. \nYou can download Event Poster from here- National Conference on Solar and BESS for Grid + C&I Sector_30092026_Hyderabad \n\nDownload NETRA Hyderabad Conference Agenda \nParticipation Details\nDate: 30 September 2026\nVenue: KLN Prasad Auditorium\, FTCCI\, Red Hills\, Hyderabad \nNETRA members registration link– https://forms.gle/5dSkjZKvnKjd6MURA(Complimentary participation) \nNon-Members: INR 15\,000 + 18% taxes—-Registration Link- https://forms.gle/G5rzhPa8FdMayf8R6 \nA 20% early-bird discount is available until 10 September 2026 \nComplimentary C&I registration link- https://forms.gle/YifUzW4FN1NzEBQn9 \n\nTheme\nAddressing Reliability\, Resiliency and Power Quality with Battery Storage \nThe event will highlight how BESS can enable dependable renewable integration while helping businesses manage demand charges\, improve backup capabilities\, optimize energy consumption\, and move toward cleaner power procurement. \n\nConfirmed Speakers- \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nDebi Prasad Dash — Executive Director\, NetZero Energy Transition Association (NETRA)\nNavin Mittal — Special Chief Secretary\, Energy\, Government of Telangana\nVijayanand Samudrala — Former CEO\, Amara Raja Group\nK K Maheshwari — President\, Federation of Telangana Chambers of Commerce and Industry (FTCCI)\nDr. Srinivasan Anandan — Scientist F\, Centre for Advanced Materials & Batteries (ARCI)\nDr. Rahul Walawalkar — Founder & President\, NetZero Energy Transition Association (NETRA)\nJitesh V. Patil — Chairman and Managing Director\, Telangana’s power distribution companies (DISCOMs)\nBrajesh Kumar — Head – Renewables Business\, Chinata Green Energy\, Navayuga Group\nShrikanti Nilange — Co-Founder & Director\, Sunergize Energy\nBharathwaaj Jagannathan — Business Head – South\, Kintech ESS\nKiran Turlapati — Managing Director\, Solon India\nPraveen Kumar Pandey — Technical Head\, Zunax Energy\nSatish Kumar Reddy — Co-Founder and CEO\, Xbattery\nAkash Kaushik — Co-founder\, Good Enough Energy\nK.N. Hemanth Kumar — Director\, International Copper Association India (ICAI)\nIndrajit Shaw — Associate Director\, India Sustainability & ESG Lead\, CBRE\nA V Ravi Kiran — Manager\, Electrical\, Brigade Group\nSatyanarayana Reddy — COO\, Exovolt Technologies\nK. Srinivas — Founder & CEO\, SolarBull Energy\nDr. Srinivasa Venu — Additional Director\, ASJ Solar\nProf. P. Sunthar — CTO\, CaLTon Energy\nVinayak Salunkhe — Senior Manager\, EARTHDAY.ORG\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nKey Discussion Areas\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nBESS-enabled Power Purchase Agreements (PPAs) and their commercial value proposition\nSolar + BESS project models for grid-scale and standalone applications\nStrategies to reduce peak-demand charges and improve energy security for C&I consumers\nIntegration of battery storage with renewable power for grid balancing and stability\nKey components of C&I BESS projects\, including batteries\, PCS\, EMS\, enclosures\, and fire-safety systems\nIndia’s evolving BESS market outlook\, capacity pipeline\, and business opportunities\nPolicy\, permitting\, regulations\, standards\, and best practices for BESS deployment\nCase studies of successful commercial\, industrial\, and grid-connected BESS projects\nEmerging technology trends and investment opportunities in the solar-and-storage ecosystem\n\nWho Should Attend\n\nThe conference is designed for:\nCommercial and industrial energy consumers\nRenewable-energy developers and EPC companies\nBattery and BESS technology providers\nUtilities\, DISCOMs\, grid operators\, and power-sector professionals\nPolicymakers\, regulators\, and government representatives\nInvestors\, lenders\, consultants\, and project advisors\nSolar developers\, OEMs\, system integrators\, and energy-service companies\nCorporate sustainability\, procurement\, facility\, and energy-management teams\n\nWhat Participants Will Gain\nParticipants will receive actionable insights into the business case for battery storage\, practical approaches to deploying solar + BESS projects\, and the latest developments shaping India’s storage market. The conference will also provide a valuable platform for knowledge sharing\, partnership development\, and networking with leading stakeholders across the clean-energy value chain. \nWith 25+ expert speakers\, 300+ delegates\, 50+ C&I consumers\, and 20+ key partners\, the event is expected to be a high-value meeting point for organizations looking to participate in India’s expanding solar-and-storage opportunity. \n#image_title\nContact\nFor participation\, partnership\, sponsorship\, or delegate-registration queries\, please contact: \nTushar Kakade\ntushar@netraglobal.org | +91 9404999270 \nDebi Prasad Dash\ndebi@netraglobal.org | +91 9699719818
URL:https://netraglobal.org/event/bess-c-i-hyd-sept-2026/
LOCATION:KLN Prasad Auditorium\, FTCCI\, Red Hills\, Hyderabad\, India
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