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Powering India with Cleaner Energy: Replacing Diesel Generators with Lithium-ion Batteries

In a significant step towards curbing air pollution, the National Green Tribunal (NGT) banned the use of diesel generator (DG) sets between from October 2023 in the National Capital Region (NCR) in India. This decision is likely to be followed by other Indian cities grappling with severe air quality issues.

Advantages of Lithium-ion Batteries over DG Sets

• Zero Switching Time: At Su-vastika, when the Power comes back, our switching time remains 1 to 3 milliseconds as we change the Load at zero crossing, which is the main reason for our low switching time and the durability of our product range as opposed to diesel generator.
• Clean Energy Source: Lithium Batteries do not emit harmful pollutants like carbon dioxide, carbon monoxide, nitrogen oxides, and particulate matter, unlike DG sets that rely on diesel combustion.
• Noise Reduction & Vibration: Unlike DG sets that generate significant noise pollution & vibration. Lithium Batteries operate silently, providing a quieter environment.
• Pure Sine Wave Output: BESS Produces a pure sine wave, it is essential for sensitive electronic equipment, such as computers, machine load, x-ray machines, CNC machines etc. Whereas, diesel generator produces uneven power quality and its frequency vary significantly. The waveform contains harmonics which damage sensitive equipment.
• Grid Integration & Renewable Energy Support: Battery backup systems can be charged from the grid or from solar rooftop photovoltaic (RTPV) systems. While a typical DG set operates only during power outages, a battery energy storage system (BESS) connected to the grid can support the grid 24/7 by providing frequency and voltage regulation. This enhanced grid stability is essential for the integration of solar.
• Economic Benefits: While the initial investment in Lithium Batteries may be higher, their lower maintenance costs and extended lifespan lead to significant savings over time.
• Time of Use (ToU) bill management: When electricity prices are variable depending on the time of day, storing energy for use during peak hours can reduce power costs. Energy is drawn from the grid to be stored when demand and prices are low and then consumed during peak times when prices are higher would help reduce the overall power bills.