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Dr C S R Raju advocates battery energy storage and virtual power plants for India's grid future

By Eve

An article in The Hans India features Dr C S R Raju discussing the role of battery energy storage systems (BESS) and virtual power plants in shaping India's energy landscape. The piece highlights how these technologies can support grid stability and renewable energy integration across the country.

Why it matters: India's push toward BESS and virtual power plants signals growing procurement opportunities for energy storage developers and EV charging operators seeking to participate in grid services or co locate storage with charging infrastructure.

Source: https://thehansindia.com/ — original title: “Dr. C S R Raju: BESS and Virtual Power Plants for India's Future

Published 8 July 2026 (date approximate)

Updated 16 July 2026