New Delhi, March 31 -- The Centre is considering incorporating a battery energy storage component in the revamped PM-KUSUM Scheme as part of efforts to improve efficiency and address power supply challenges in the agriculture sector, according to official sources.
The existing scheme, launched in 2019, is set to expire this month, with discussions underway to roll out an updated version, likely to be named PM-KUSUM 2.0, reported The Indian Express.
Focus on Bridging Demand-Supply Gap
The proposed addition of battery storage aims to address the mismatch between agricultural power demand and solar energy generation patterns.
Officials noted that agricultural electricity demand typically rises in the morning, remains steady during the ...