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BESS: ₹500-Crore Plan for Battery Testing and R&D

10 January 20261 min read
SCIENCE & TECHNOLOGYBESS: ₹500-CrorePlan for BatteryTesting and R&D10 January 2026safalsetu.com

Why in the news

With battery storage central to India’s clean-energy shift, the government eyed ₹500 crore in the FY27 Budget for testing, certification and R&D.

About BESS

  • Stores electrical energy in batteries for dispatch on demand.
  • Supports grid stability, renewables and electric mobility.

Planned components

  • National BESS Testing and Safety Centres under NABL or BIS.
  • Certification centres for prototypes of advanced battery chemistries.
  • Battery-pack testing for EVs.
  • Multi-year R&D grants for industry, laboratories and IITs.

Exam angle

  • Allocation: ₹500 crore, FY27.

Test yourself

1. What outlay is the government exploring in the FY27 Budget for battery energy storage testing and R&D infrastructure?

The plan is a ₹500-crore allocation.

2. Under which bodies would the proposed National BESS Testing and Safety Centres be set up?

The initiative proposes centres under NABL or BIS.

3. Which of these is a stated role of battery energy storage systems?

BESS is key for grid stability, renewable integration and electric mobility.

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