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A Grid Controller of India (Grid-India) discussion paper proposed that all new battery energy storage system (BESS) installations of 50 MW and above should incorporate grid-forming capability, especially when located in weak grid or remote areas. Grid India notes that grid-forming inverter technology is becoming commercially viable and field-proven for transmission-connected applications, as evident from international deployments.
