Hybrid age: Ion exchange storage is here in Madhya Pradesh
The government of Madhya Pradesh recently approved a “Hybrid Renewable Energy and Energy Storage” policy in the state. The policy mandates development of three projects in the state. This will include electricity generation from two or more renewable energy sources at a project site in the Hybrid Power Project (HPP), which may also include energy storage. The Energy Storage Project (ESP), includes projects developed with various storage techniques like mechanical, chemical (battery), compressed air, hydrogen, pumped hydro storage etc. with or without energy sources and expansion of existing renewable energy project under above the mentioned categories. An official release stated that “Madhya Pradesh Hybrid Renewable Energy and Energy Storage Policy”, co-located or stand-alone energy storage plants can be set up in existing renewable energy project sites so that renewable energy sources can be properly utilized and efforts can be made towards grid stability. So, why does small s...