Honeywell Automation India Limited (HAIL) has successfully delivered and commissioned a cutting-edge Battery Energy Storage System (BESS) as part of the Solar Energy Corporation of India’s (SECI) Lakshadweep Islands project. This significant initiative aims to decarbonise the energy supply of the remote Kavaratti Islands, marking India’s first on-grid solar project powered by BESS technology.
Honeywell, a leader in industrial automation and technology, has provided SunSource Energy Private Limited with its advanced BESS technology to support renewable energy distribution on the Lakshadweep Islands. The project, inaugurated by Prime Minister Narendra Modi, is a vital component of India’s push towards achieving its Net Zero 2070 goal, reducing reliance on diesel-powered generators that dominate the region’s current energy mix.
This initiative integrates Honeywell’s Energy Management System (EMS) and Microgrid controller, enabling seamless management and distribution of renewable power within the islands’ microgrid. It also includes a Power Plant Controller, enhancing operational efficiency and grid stability, while allowing for remote management of battery modules.
“This project is a positive step forward in India’s energy transition and self-reliance initiatives. Honeywell’s BESS technology is a key enabler of this transition, helping to decarbonise the energy supply on the Lakshadweep Islands,” said Ashish Gaikwad, Vice President and General Manager of Honeywell Industrial Automation India.
The 1.7MWp solar and 1.4MWh BESS-enabled Lakshadweep project is expected to save ₹2,500 million over its lifetime, reduce diesel consumption by 19.8 million litres, and offset 58,000 tonnes of carbon emissions, according to the Ministry of New and Renewable Energy.
Santanu Guha, CEO of SunSource Energy, expressed pride in contributing to this landmark project, which is set to reduce the carbon footprint of the Lakshadweep Islands while advancing India’s sustainable energy efforts.
