(a) whether Central Electrochemical Research Institute (CERI) has initiated any research
for the development of a new kind of battery for Solar Photo Voltaic Application which would
use solar energy for generation of power even during night and in cloudy condition; and
(b) if so, the details thereof?
MINISTER FOR NEW AND RENEWABLE ENERGY (DR. FAROOQ ABDULLAH)
(a): Yes, Madam. Central Electrochemical Research Institute, Kataikudi, Tamilnadu undertook
a collaborative R&D project with Solar Energy Centre, Ministry of New & Renewable Energy for
Design and Development of Batteries for Solar Photovoltaic applications.
(b): Under the project, lead acid batteries of various types were studied for their
suitability in Solar Photovoltaic applications and it was observed that hybrid AGM gel battery
gives batter results. Based on the outcome of the project, Indian Standards for Batteries were
developed for use in SPV applications.