KSEB's Bold Leap: Battery Backup for On-Grid Solar in Kerala

Kerala, the "God's Own Country," is quickly adopting solar power, with its rooftop solar installations seeing a phenomenal jump. As the state heads in the direction of becoming a greener one, the Kerala State Electricity Board (KSEB) is actively looking into and implementing battery backup systems for on-grid solar installations. This strategic initiative ensures better grid stability, power supply reliability, and the maximum use of renewable energy. The Challenge of Intermittency On-grid solar systems, although very effective at cutting electricity bills using net metering, historically have no backup during outages. When the power grid fails , the solar system fails along with it , leaving customers in the dark. In addition , the variability of solar power – its reliance on sunlight – can generate gr...