Servotech eyes rural microgrid potential with battery energy storage system 

The integration of solar PV, battery storage and smart inverters ensures continuous, affordable and sustainable power.

The clean energy transition is accelerating through the integration of solar PV, battery storage and smart hybrid inverters. The combination of advanced technology, AI-driven energy management, and lithium-ion storage delivers reliable, efficient, and scalable power for urban and rural communities. Raman Bhatia explains that this convergence is boosting the adoption of decentralised renewable energy and sustainable development. Let us hear him.

How are inverter manufacturers addressing new BIS standards while ensuring efficiency and future-ready designs for clean energy goals?

The Ministry of Power has approved new standards for solar hybrid inverters under the revised Standards & Labelling Program. The manufacturers, including us, are actively aligning with these new compliance and efficiency expectations. We are ensuring that our products meet BIS certification requirements, adhere to safety norms and comply with defined efficiency benchmarks. This means we are now streamlining product families, conducting even rigorous testing and maintaining transparent documentation to ensure accountability.

At the same time, we are investing in advanced technology and focusing on smarter integration with lithium-ion batteries, as well as investing in AI-driven energy management and grid-support features for seamless performance. Modular designs and higher conversion efficiency are helping us cater to projects of diverse scales while keeping systems future-ready.

We also recognise challenges around testing and certification, as well as the importance of secure connectivity under government programmes. By addressing these responsibly, we are ensuring that our inverters remain reliable, efficient and aligned with the country’s clean energy vision.

How can the integration of solar PV, storage and smart inverters accelerate electrification while driving India’s decentralised renewable energy goals?

The integration of solar PV, battery storage and smart inverters is reshaping how rural and remote India experiences energy, which directly contributes to the country’s decentralised renewable energy (DRE) targets. This integrated model ensures continuous, affordable and sustainable power by combining clean solar generation with reliable storage and intelligent inverters. Our Battery Energy Storage Systems (BESS) are already being deployed across industries, commercial spaces and mobility solutions. And we are seeing tremendous potential for extending these technologies to rural microgrids.

Our BESS is the perfect solution that can electrify homes, schools, farms and small businesses. This delivers reliable power to communities for daily life and economic growth without waiting for costly grid extensions. More importantly, this convergence represents more than just technology; it is a catalyst for social transformation. This fosters entrepreneurship, reduces dependency on fossil fuels and enables climate resilience. We believe it is a cornerstone in India’s transition towards a cleaner and more inclusive energy future.

How are AI-driven hybrid inverters enhancing performance for urban and rural electrification needs?

Today’s hybrid inverters are designed with advanced functionalities such as seamless switching between solar, battery and grid power. The optimised self-consumption and multiple operating modes make them highly flexible.

These systems are becoming smarter with AI-driven energy management that optimises performance based on usage patterns, weather and grid conditions. They offer real-time monitoring and remote control through digital platforms. Integration with high-capacity lithium-ion batteries supported by intelligent battery management systems ensures longer lifespans and better reliability.

For off-grid and rural electrification, scalable solutions offer a dependable power supply and energy independence. Altogether, battery-backed inverter systems are transforming into intelligent, scalable and future-ready solutions. These solutions support sustainability, cost efficiency and grid stability for both residential and commercial users.