Standard testing procedure for BESS in India
The standard testing and safety procedures for Battery Energy Storage Systems (BESS) in India are currently being formalized under the Draft Central Electricity Authority (CEA) (Measures relating to Safety and Electric Supply) (First Amendment) Regulations, 2025 . These draft regulations outline comprehensive safety, monitoring, and operational standards for BESS installations. Here's a summary of the key provisions: 🔧 Core Safety and Testing Requirements for BESS 1. System Design & Fault Tolerance BESS must be designed with two-fault tolerance , ensuring safe operation or shutdown even after two independent faults (e.g., overcharge, short circuit) 2. Battery Management System (BMS) Must continuously monitor: Voltage Temperature Current Thermal runaway Should trigger alarms and automatic shutdown if parameters exceed OEM limits 3. Power Conversion System (PCS) ...